Alaska Darin Posted November 27, 2005 Share Posted November 27, 2005 Washington took about 42 shots in the last 45 seconds but somehow all of them stay out of the net. Jochen Hecht with a clutch shorty to win it 3-2. Huge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X. Benedict Posted November 27, 2005 Share Posted November 27, 2005 Washington took about 42 shots in the last 45 seconds but somehow all of them stay out of the net. Jochen Hecht with a clutch shorty to win it 3-2. Huge. 513742[/snapback] Ugly last minute, but a road win is always a pretty win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaska Darin Posted November 27, 2005 Author Share Posted November 27, 2005 Ugly last minute, but a road win is always a pretty win. 513754[/snapback] Not griping about it in the least. Ovechkin is really something to watch. Would have been nice to get him in the draft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X. Benedict Posted November 27, 2005 Share Posted November 27, 2005 Not griping about it in the least. Ovechkin is really something to watch. Would have been nice to get him in the draft. 513757[/snapback] This was a tired Capital's team. I watched them play last night against the Rangers and they were sluggish. I have to say, I didn't think Darcy had a good off season, but I am starting to think they did get the team they wanted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaska Darin Posted November 27, 2005 Author Share Posted November 27, 2005 This was a tired Capital's team. I watched them play last night against the Rangers and they were sluggish. I have to say, I didn't think Darcy had a good off season, but I am starting to think they did get the team they wanted. 513758[/snapback] These rule changes have been rumored for years. I'm not going to give Darcy a ton of credit but he certainly has the team in a nice position for this season with a ton of cap room available for next off season. He's always like guys who can skate (kind of the anti-Booby Clarke mentality) and it's paying dividends now. I really hope they can keep this up. The injuries are really adding up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X. Benedict Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 These rule changes have been rumored for years. I'm not going to give Darcy a ton of credit but he certainly has the team in a nice position for this season with a ton of cap room available for next off season. He's always like guys who can skate (kind of the anti-Booby Clarke mentality) and it's paying dividends now. I really hope they can keep this up. The injuries are really adding up. 513765[/snapback] They are showing depth at every level (goaltending, defense, power play). This is looking like an early 80's Scotty Bowman team. (no surprise because Lindy was on those teams) They will have 8-10 twenty goal scorers, and balance on all lines without the superstars. I can buy into that idea. (just give me number 11 back. ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corp000085 Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 by the way briere was talking with RJ and lorentz, it will be a while till we see him back. I can deal with the goaltender situation, because noronen is almost healthy, and miller isn't far behind him. great game today by the sabres completely erases the bad feeling i had about the bills game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 These rule changes have been rumored for years. I'm not going to give Darcy a ton of credit but he certainly has the team in a nice position for this season with a ton of cap room available for next off season. He's always like guys who can skate (kind of the anti-Booby Clarke mentality) and it's paying dividends now. I really hope they can keep this up. The injuries are really adding up. 513765[/snapback] AD, i think they have a ton of cap room for THIS year. Think you will see some preety good players available at the trade deadline. It will be interesting to see if they are somewhere in the 5-8 seed if they will be willing to spend the cash for a run this year. Course, thats all dependant on not running into the Senators Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuntheDamnBall Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 AD, i think they have a ton of cap room for THIS year. Think you will see some preety good players available at the trade deadline. It will be interesting to see if they are somewhere in the 5-8 seed if they will be willing to spend the cash for a run this year. Course, thats all dependant on not running into the Senators 514286[/snapback] Unless a lot of things change (and of course, they can), the road to the Cup for every other team is going to end with the Senators. They are having a first half like I've never seen. 4.8 goals a game!?!? Unreal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X. Benedict Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 Unless a lot of things change (and of course, they can), the road to the Cup for every other team is going to end with the Senators. They are having a first half like I've never seen. 4.8 goals a game!?!? Unreal! 515529[/snapback] The need some serious injuries to disrupt what they have going. And Hasek is looking like his old self. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaska Darin Posted November 30, 2005 Author Share Posted November 30, 2005 The need some serious injuries to disrupt what they have going.And Hasek is looking like his old self. 515542[/snapback] It's a long season. I remember not so long ago when the Detroit Red Wings blistered their way through the regular season, only to lose in seven games to the upstart San Jose Sharks. It's one of the things that makes hockey great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rastabillz Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 It's a long season. I remember not so long ago when the Detroit Red Wings blistered their way through the regular season, only to lose in seven games to the upstart San Jose Sharks. It's one of the things that makes hockey great. 516034[/snapback] I agree but Ottawa may the deepest team talent wise and they have the wiley Hasek in net. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHOUTBOX MONSTER! Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 I agree but Ottawa may the deepest team talent wise and they have the wiley Hasek in net. 516055[/snapback] Not to mention Ray Emery, who could be a starter if put in many other situations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaska Darin Posted November 30, 2005 Author Share Posted November 30, 2005 7-0-1 now with a win over Pittsburgh. Kotalik with the clutch game winner in the third. Yeah, baby! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Like A Mofo Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 7-0-1 now with a win over Pittsburgh. Kotalik with the clutch game winner in the third. Yeah, baby! 516060[/snapback] Kotalik will be good for 30-35 goals this year.....Sabres are looking good!!!!! I love the 4th line with Gaustad and Roy as well....GW would have loved Gaustad of he was a hockey coach....has a high motor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaska Darin Posted November 30, 2005 Author Share Posted November 30, 2005 Kotalik will be good for 30-35 goals this year.....Sabres are looking good!!!!! 516067[/snapback] He's VERY confident in his shot right now and it shows. He really took his time measuring that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rastabillz Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 I'll feel even better when Daniel Briere gets back in the lineup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Like A Mofo Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 He's VERY confident in his shot right now and it shows. He really took his time measuring that one. 516069[/snapback] Absolutely...and the new rules have really helped him develop as well. Also seems Connolly is starting to turn the corner as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Like A Mofo Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 I'll feel even better when Daniel Briere gets back in the lineup. 516070[/snapback] Is there a timetable on when he will return? Is he on IR? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaska Darin Posted November 30, 2005 Author Share Posted November 30, 2005 Absolutely...and the new rules have really helped him develop as well.Also seems Connolly is starting to turn the corner as well. 516071[/snapback] Connolly has always had skills but he can't deal with the physical "clutch and grab" game. He simply curls up into the fetal position. I think the season off really helped motivate him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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