Injury Report: Updates In 1st Post | Clean Out Day

[cheesedanish87]

Reading in between the lines of the players its obvious Geno isn't coming back anytime soon.

Their gonna have to get this done without him.

 

[JimmyTwoTimes]

Ideally Brassard and Sheahan

Was already counting those guys along with our other top players. Thinking we might also need a surprise player to step up like Sheary/Rust in 2016 and Guentzel last year(not to that extent tho).

Not expecting much but a few timely goals/plays from Simon/ZAR would be nice

 

[canadianguy77]

Reading in between the lines of the players its obvious Geno isn't coming back anytime soon.

Their gonna have to get this done without him.

I really don't think they can. We essentially have Sid, Jake and Hornqvist, a 50% Phil, and Brassard and Rust who are both sporadic scorers at best. All the Caps really have to do is match Sid's line in goals, (which they pretty much always do anyway) and let their other scoring line out-score ours. Phil not being close to 100% really throws a wrench into things. Our bottom 6 isn't all that impressive compared to theirs, contrary to what some posters here would have you believe.

Not that any of it matters anyway, when you consider the beast who will likely be awaiting in the conference final.

 

[cheesedanish87]

I really don't think they can. We essentially have Sid, Jake and Hornqvist, a 50% Phil, and Brassard and Rust who are both sporadic scorers at best. All the Caps really have to do is match Sid's line in goals, (which they pretty much always do anyway) and let their other scoring line out-score ours. Phil not being close to 100% really throws a wrench into things. Our bottom 6 isn't all that impressive compared to theirs, contrary to what some posters here would have you believe.

Not that any of it matters anyway, when you consider the beast who will likely be awaiting in the conference final.

But the Caps really only have one line themselves.

Stephenson Backstrom Oshie
Connolly Eller DSP

Those lines don't scare me at all.

 

[JimmyTwoTimes]

But the Caps really only have one line themselves.

Stephenson Backstrom Oshie
Connolly Eller DSP

Those lines don't scare me at all.

Stephenson could surprise..has some speed. Oshie always scores against us like Drouin. It will happen. Backstrom is solid enough of a passer to set those two up.

Without Malkin and Hagelin...these teams are close to even now. Which is saying alot about our team, being without one of the best players in the world and Hagelin who is great in the playoffs.

Ill take being even...with those two out. If Any other team lost players like that , their season is over

 

[Speaking Moistly]

Stephenson could surprise..has some speed. Oshie always scores against us like Drouin. It will happen. Backstrom is solid enough of a passer to set those two up.

Without Malkin and Hagelin...these teams are close to even now. Which is saying alot about our team, being without one of the best players in the world and Hagelin who is great in the playoffs.

Ill take being even...with those two out. If Any other team lost players like that , their season is over

The forwards might be close to even but I’d still take our defense and Sullivan over Trotz. The goaltenders might be the wildcard. Both aren’t coming off good seasons and Murray just had back to back bad games in the playoffs.

 

[Jacob]

 

[66-30-33]

If we win game 1 do we sit Malkin/Hagelin for game 2 for the extra rest knowing at worst we split the home ice for Caps?

 

[Tom Hanks]

If we win game 1 do we sit Malkin/Hagelin for game 2 for the extra rest knowing at worst we split the home ice for Caps?

If they are ready they play.

 

[JimmyTwoTimes]

If they are ready they play.

You play to win the game.

 

[Jacob]

You play to win the game.

Hello!

 

[66-30-33]

If they are ready they play.

If they are borderline ready?

 

[Andy99]

You play to win the game.

 

[JimmyTwoTimes]

Haha Id take him over Tomlin right now

 

[Tom Hanks]

If they are borderline ready?

That’s a judgement call based on more information than I have.

If the medical says they won’t hurt or make things worse then it’s easier to say yes. Also depends how much it hinders them (and in turn their linemates) and what the replacements could do.

 

[Andy99]

Haha Id take him over Tomlin right now

Me too...a lot less bs....

 

[ncm7772]

Sucks that it's confirmed they're out for Game 1, but at least they're skating. Hopefully both back by Game 3. Get a split in Washington and the team will be fine IMO.

 

[jmelm]

I wouldn't be surprised if Hagelin has to wear a cage when he comes back. I wouldn't be surprised he's got any facial fractures. Of course I'm just speculating.

 

[Nadal On Clay]

Brassard needs to f***in show up this time....

 

[Le Magnifique 66]

No pressure Brassard, no pressure.......
This sucks, hoping for a split in Washington and a great solid showing from MM

 

[Coach Travis]

Man if we're not going to bring up Sprong now...

 

[66-30-33]

Man if we're not going to bring up Sprong now...

I doubt it so I've moved on. But at least bring up Jooris, the guy is better then that Rowney guy and down 2 guys we need the best players we can go after.

 

[Coach Travis]

Don't forget that Burakovksy is also out for the Caps and Oshie is ailing. It's not like the Caps are 100% healthy either.

 

[Andy99]

I wouldn't be surprised if Hagelin has to wear a cage when he comes back. I wouldn't be surprised he's got any facial fractures. Of course I'm just speculating.

He either bit through his tongue, lost teeth or has a fracture, or a combination of those...hopefully they’re only waiting for a sutured area to heal (best case)....if he has a fracture, he could be out 4-6 weeks if the doctors feel he shouldn’t play, which would take him to the SCF at best....possible concussion too
A cage would only protect certain areas...depends where the fracture is....if it can’t be protected, he might not play...

 

[Sidney the Kidney]

Man if we're not going to bring up Sprong now...

I kind of wish they would. I hate the fact we'll likely see Geno's spot in the lineup replaced by a 4th line scrub with no offensive punch.