Post-Game Talk: the Champs at the Blooj | 2/12/19

[Capitals40]

Back to backs in the modern era are write offs. Isles aside.

Only, Todd went with Holts tonight, to try to get the caps to not write the game off. All for naught.

Nothing to see here folks. We need to hit to be our best. We played soft as butter.

Let's blame Bura and move on

I don't see us playing a physical game consistently. If we play this way it is usually reactionary..doesn't seem to be in the game plan.

 

[Calicaps]

I disagree. The team was never this bad last season. In my opinion I think Reirden is in over his head and yes I think Trotz is head and shoulders above Reirden as a coach. There really is no argument.

Trotz has an entire career to judge. Reirden has less than a season to judge. There’s no data to compare.

 

[LesDiablesRouges]

IMO, Caps need a move or two in the next couple weeks just to change the status quo and wake the lads up a bit.

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

After a pissy loss, I always envision the mods are like the lion trainers in the gladiator arena, trying to keep the lions from killing each other. Lol!

Time for this lion to leave and come back later to pick the bones....

 

[OviTaughtMe]

Trotz has an entire career to judge. Reirden has less than a season to judge. There’s no data to compare.

This

I have no way to make a full judgment on the guy. He hasn’t even had a playoff series yet.

He has the team a tick off of last year’s pace. I want to see the full movie before I condemn anybody.

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

The players look slow and are playing sloppy.

They are NOT sharp. That’s a real concern.

Shakeup trade.

 

[Calicaps]

I don't see us playing a physical game consistently. If we play this way it is usually reactionary..doesn't seem to be in the game plan.

That game takes energy. They’ve put no energy into this RS at all. When/if they do, you’ll see it.

 

[Calicaps]

This

I have no way to make a full judgment on the guy. He hasn’t even had a playoff series yet.

He has the team a tick off of last year’s pace. I want to see the full movie before I condemn anybody.

Stop being rational! Don’t you know this is the internet!

 

[shtorm2005]

I see great stuff from Vrana every night,

Vrana should learn to control his pace. Shift in shift out I see pretty much the same. Burns all energy in the first 15-30sec then gassed and skates like a turtle.

 

[Skrudland2Lomakin]

I disagree. The team was never this bad last season. In my opinion I think Reirden is in over his head and yes I think Trotz is head and shoulders above Reirden as a coach. There really is no argument.

You can disagree but statistically they were.
The Caps’ biggest problem is not on offense

Twenty games in: the big picture


Okay, and this is the last time I’ll say it: the Caps aren’t a shot-quality team

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

Vrana should learn to control his pace. Shift in shift out I see pretty much the same. Burns all energy in the first 15-30sec then gassed and skates like a turtle.

Young, dumb, and full of wasted energy! He’ll learn.

 

[shtorm2005]

Young, dumb, and full of wasted energy! He’ll learn.

I hope so.

 

[Capsman]

I disagree. The team was never this bad last season. In my opinion I think Reirden is in over his head and yes I think Trotz is head and shoulders above Reirden as a coach. There really is no argument.

Tonight was one of those games you could see a lack of quality coaching for sure. I’m trying to be patient with Rierden in general, so for now my comment is specific to this game.

 

[txpd]

hmmm....So, they lost on the road on a back to back and its doom all over again? come on. Meanwhile, the loser rubbing it in thing with the bird celly is really really asking for trouble.

 

[Calicaps]

hmmm....So, they lost on the road on a back to back and its doom all over again? come on. Meanwhile, the loser rubbing it in thing with the bird celly is really really asking for trouble.

I am so looking forward to that karma.

 

[Sam Spade]

Trotz has an entire career to judge. Reirden has less than a season to judge. There’s no data to compare.

This. Although if we are judging Cups we know it's a tie.

 

[notDkristich]

Zero adjustments in tactics (minus pulling the goalie)
The same stick infractions
A listless team
Lack of caring

Yep, its not the coaching

 

[Skrudland2Lomakin]

Seriously though. Until we start losing games where 8 and 92 are both playing great, I don't see reason to panic.

 

[Capitals40]

hmmm....So, they lost on the road on a back to back and its doom all over again? come on. Meanwhile, the loser rubbing it in thing with the bird celly is really really asking for trouble.

This has Tortz written all over it..guess u gotta make the most of it when u can't win a single playoff series.

 

[peterthegreat12]

I’ll say this, I sure as hell don’t know how to fix what is ailing the Caps right now but it appears Reirden and the coaching staff don’t either.

I do however believe in BMac to make the right move or decision, so we shall see. You know the teams play is not sitting right with him.

 

[peterthegreat12]

Zero adjustments in tactics (minus pulling the goalie)
The same stick infractions
A listless team
Lack of caring

Yep, its not the coaching

This. So much this.

 

[Skrudland2Lomakin]

Trotz's reputation for 20 years was that he was a choke artist who could not adjust int he playoffs. Now he's gone and people act like we bounced Scotty Bowman.


If the Caps don't win this year I don't think it's because Trotz is gone, I think it's because Trotz and Reirden are no longer a team. I'll buy into the idea that the guy was a necessary cog in our Cup machine. I will not believe that after 20 years of playing hockey the same way every spring he finally realized how to adjust and that had nothing to do with the guy who literally everyone around the team credited with the adjustments.

 

[notDkristich]

I’ll say this, I sure as hell don’t know how to fix what is ailing the Caps right now but it appears Reirden and the coaching staff don’t either.

I do however believe in BMac to make the right move or decision, so we shall see. You know the teams play is not sitting right with him.

I do, and I'll take a 4 million dollar salary for my 1st year contract

 

[Calicaps]

Seriously though. Until we start losing games where 8 and 92 are both playing great, I don't see reason to panic.

Not to mention 19 and 77. Our vets are asleep.

 

[peterthegreat12]

I do, and I'll take a 4 million dollar salary for my 1st year contract

LOL