Post-Game Talk: Washington HC @ Long Island Islanders, 7:00 PM

[John Price]

 

[ovikovy817]

I like the Oshie and Ovi chest bump in this video
Look at Carly's and Willy's faces

 

[shtorm2005]

I like the Oshie and Ovi chest bump in this video
Look at Carly's and Willy's faces

I hope Oshie retires as a Capitals player.

 

[Marshall]

Getting Kuznetsov engaged and the goatlending solid are the Caps' main priorities. Get that done, and they're in good shape, I think.

 

[txpd]

Are we sure that we want to find a way to send Oshie to Seattle?

 

[txpd]

Beautiful win.

Gosh I know Samsonov’s save % wasn’t great but the eye test told me he was better than .876.

Nope. He didnt face enough shots and gave up a soft one.

 

[Alexander the Gr8]

Are we sure that we want to find a way to send Oshie to Seattle?

I don’t, I think we should actually keep him. We have no one in the pipeline ready to play his role except for Wilson, and Wilson already has his own duties on the team.

I’d rather give up a player with a redundant role on the team like Jensen or TVR.

 

[Ridley Simon]

Nope. He didnt face enough shots and gave up a soft one.

how many of the “five games” is that for Samsonov? 2 of 2 or 2 of 3? Only needs one more.

 

[txpd]

how many of the “five games” is that for Samsonov? 2 of 2 or 2 of 3? Only needs one more.

Oh....Sammy is the starter. Unless he breaks his leg or something.

 

[txpd]

I don’t, I think we should actually keep him. We have no one in the pipeline ready to play his role except for Wilson, and Wilson already has his own duties on the team.

I’d rather give up a player with a redundant role on the team like Jensen or TVR.

It will probably be either Dillon or Schultz or Vanecek. But I think there is still a push to get off of Oshie's contract.

 

[DWGie26]

pens fans said the moment he got paid it was game over.

I wouldn’t say he got paid. He got a friendly contract for Caps and not enough for him to be retirement satisfied.

 

[Ridley Simon]

Seems that the Caps aren’t as easily frustrated by the Isles, as they were in the playoffs last year. At least, not right now.

just handed the Trotz’ers 2 of their 5 homes losses this year. Not bad.

 

[DWGie26]

It will probably be either Dillon or Schultz or Vanecek. But I think there is still a push to get off of Oshie's contract.

Agree. Don’t think there are a lot of moves to be made. We protect Oshie. I think it will be Dillon, Schultz, Vanny as well. We can live with losing one of those guys. But I think we protect Dillon as one of 3 dee. So really Schultz or Jensen or Vanny.

The ultimate would be if they took Hags and we resigned Raffl to play left side on fourth line. But doubt they will take Hags unless we incent them.

 

[kicksavedave]

Are we sure that we want to find a way to send Oshie to Seattle?

Anyone who actually wants to get rid of Oshie, even if it's for purely cap reasons in the future, needs to have their computer privileges revoked.

Oshie is, was and always will be, the straw that stirs the drink around here.

 

[kicksavedave]

Agree. Don’t think there are a lot of moves to be made. We protect Oshie. I think it will be Dillon, Schultz, Vanny as well. We can live with losing one of those guys. But I think we protect Dillon as one of 3 dee. So really Schultz or Jensen or Vanny.

The ultimate would be if they took Hags and we resigned Raffl to play left side on fourth line. But doubt they will take Hags unless we incent them.

Which we won't do because our management loves Hags.

 

[DWGie26]

We have owned NJ and Isles so far. Boston and rangers have given us trouble. Pens up in season series 4-2 with two games left.

 

[Ovie's Neighbor]

Anyone who actually wants to get rid of Oshie, even if it's for purely cap reasons in the future, needs to have their computer privileges revoked.

Oshie is, was and always will be, the straw that stirs the drink around here.

Also sends a bad message to the team that you aren’t protecting a heart and soul guy who not only scores but also puts everything on the line every single game

 

[kicksavedave]

Also sends a bad message to the team that you aren’t protecting a heart and soul guy who not only scores but also puts everything on the line every single game

I think I have a running avatar bet on this. I think there is less than zero chance that they leave Osh exposed... like its the same chance they would leave Backie or Kuzy or JC exposed. Its just not happening.

 

[DWGie26]

No way Oshie is left unprotected. Don’t even think it is worth arguing anymore. those sentiments were from people earlier in the year (not me). That said, earlier this year I thought we could move Orlov’s salary out for some good assets, but I don’t like that anymore either. He has been our best dee.

Worst think is if they take Vanecek. Takes a young goaltender and really no salary cap. But I wouldn’t make a move to change that either. We are going to really battle this cap for next couple of years.

 

[txpd]

Anyone who actually wants to get rid of Oshie, even if it's for purely cap reasons in the future, needs to have their computer privileges revoked.

Oshie is, was and always will be, the straw that stirs the drink around here.

The team just isnt the team without Oshie on it. I think Oshie finishes as a Cap and very likely on LTIR.

 

[kogeh]

We will protect both as we should but if I had to pick between Osh and Kuzy I would protect Oshie all day every day.

 

[kicksavedave]

No way Oshie is left unprotected. Don’t even think it is worth arguing anymore. those sentiments were from people earlier in the year (not me). That said, earlier this year I thought we could move Orlov’s salary out for some good assets, but I don’t like that anymore either. He has been our best dee.

Worst think is if they take Vanecek. Takes a young goaltender and really no salary cap. But I wouldn’t make a move to change that either. We are going to really battle this cap for next couple of years.

Well everyone except Ovie is basically locked up for the next couple years, so I don't see to much stress over it. No big additions, but I don't see any more fire sale moves ala Panik either. GMBM has shown remarkable agility to dig out from bad contracts when needed.

 

[txpd]

I think I have a running avatar bet on this. I think there is less than zero chance that they leave Osh exposed... like its the same chance they would leave Backie or Kuzy or JC exposed. Its just not happening.

I think there was a point earlier in the season where he hadnt scored an even strenth goal yet that had some saying he was regressing and that he was a salary cap bomb ready to go off.

 

[kicksavedave]

The team just isnt the team without Oshie on it. I think Oshie finishes as a Cap and very likely on LTIR.

If he's truly injured, ok. But as long as he can play he will be out there playing.

 

[DWGie26]

On a different note, Eller has been fantastic! Can’t ask for a better 3rd line center at 3.5M who can also play up when needed. He was great last night and has been for a long time. I just wonder how we get McMichael in the lineup.