GDT: Wings @ Capitals

[LionsFan01]

Not sure what the coaches call this defensive "strategy" but the Caps must be loving it. Wide open guys everywhere you look.

 

[Reddwit]

That backcheck on the Oshie goal was brutal.

There's also the one-handed shots and a vacillation between legitimate meanness and apathy.

 

[obey86]

its so nice not having to watch drew miller play

 

[TheMule93]

its so nice not having to watch drew miller play

its gonna be nice not having to watch half of these players (hopefully) in 5 years

 

[Number1RedWingsFan52]

Let's go boys, Can't score if you don't put enough rubber on goal.

 

[HockeyinHD]

Washington has a really good PP. Wait, what?

 

[TheMule93]

oh wow, didn't even notice we hit 10 shots!

 

[HockeyinHD]

There's also the one-handed shots and a vacillation between legitimate meanness and apathy.

I kind of like the 'set up in the wrong position to receive an outlet pass that results in an icing to extend a tired line' move.

 

[obey86]

nice play by blending, thats the fastest I've seen him skate

 

[theYman]

Another PP? Is it possible we could score 2?

 

[Bench]

So what do we think... Athanasiou like a better Hagelin?

 

[theYman]

oh wow, didn't even notice we hit 10 shots!

I know man, offensive juggernaut, they need to pace themselves.

 

[TheOtherOne]

So after tonight's game AA is #2 in the league behind Grabner and ahead of Crosby and Matthews in EV G/60.

 

[datsyukfan]

Terrible pp, any pressure and we turn it over

 

[Bench]

So after tonight's game AA is #2 in the league behind Grabner and ahead of Crosby and Matthews in EV G/60.

That's a very specific stat, but it's pretty cool he's having success despite the clown fiesta that's going on this year.

Glimmer of hope and all that for the future.

 

[PuckDynasty]

That's a very specific stat, but it's pretty cool he's having success despite the clown fiesta that's going on this year.

Glimmer of hope and all that for the future.

He'll probably be benched in the 3rd period again.

 

[HockeyinHD]

This game feels like it's 7-0.

 

[Bench]

So when Niskanen was a free agent, I thought he was getting pretty overhyped. But he's proven me wrong. He's a great piece for the Caps. He's like if DeKeyser could generate offense.

I know the Wings pitched hard for him. Shame.

 

[Number1RedWingsFan52]

Lol out shot 25-12 and yet only down 3-2

 

[SpookyTsuki]

Aa only needs to get near a hat trick to get ice time?

 

[Number1RedWingsFan52]

Badly being outplayed here, And yet still in the game down by 1. All righty then.

 

[Reddwit]

So what do we think... Athanasiou like a better Hagelin?

Nah, the comparisons are founded on speed but not much more. Hagelin is too grinder-esque. Hagelin is like a better Helm.

Athanasiou is so Michael Grabner. Not naturally talented defensively but can be a beast on the PK. Fast as hell but also shifty. Doesn't just rely on his shot but also his moves. Makes breakaways look pretty.

I get people being reluctant to compare AA to Grabner because Grabner has been all over the map, but if AA played consistently like Grabner at his best, we'd have an amazing offensive weapon.

 

[Bench]

I get people being reluctant to compare AA to Grabner because Grabner has been all over the map, but if AA played consistently like Grabner at his best, we'd have an amazing offensive weapon.

That makes a lot of sense. You convinced me. I concur.

 

[theYman]

Need to pick up the pace for the 3rd. More time of possession in the Ozone. We need finish. Finish finish finish.

 

[aar000n]

Time to play hard one period