The Caps were supposed to be in the first year of a retool/rebuild this year. The team has played much better than expected, especially in close games.
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My preseason pick for the cup was the caps
Carberry had a great rep as an asst Coach, and is now showing he can be a good Head Coach. Team has had it's issues… Backstrom, Kuznetsov, loss of Orlov last year, injuries to key players etc. Players probably expected GM to sell at the deadline, but he didn't, denoting faith in the main group. Considering their horrible start, be quite the story if they got into the playoffs.
keep the caps content rolling ❤️❤️❤️
Now they've gone with a youth movement the younger faster forwards are able to get in on the forecheck much quicker putting pressure on the defence.
As usual, you've nailed it. I watch pretty much every Caps game, and they are bewildering. Lindgren has kept them in a lot of games, but the defense has really improved. Will they make the playoffs? Maybe …
I hope not
Great vid – Love it when you talk about the Caps.
Adding on, cause I'm that guy. I'd apologize, but if I was sorry, would I really be that guy. 😅
Over the remaining games, they have these teams twice: Toronto, Carolina, Boston, Buffalo, and Detroit. It's realistic to think that if they got a split for these games, they would have done well. Maybe even better than expected.
THG talked about the homestand coming up as being big. They had that with the road trip out west, and the rest of the season is like that. Each upcoming week is a gauntlet. The 5 teams unaccounted for above have plenty of opportunities for letdown losses.
I'm going to sit on the fence for the rest of the season. They've done so much getting here. If they miss, God bless them. They had a great run, and the future looks surprisingly bright. If they make, I'll be ecstatic. If they manage to touch up with third in the Metro, though, all control over hope goes out the window.
I think those playoff chances give you 20-25 points if you're above the line by default.
No.
The Wings are calling up prospects so they've flown the white flag. Washington is probably fine.
Car wsh would be good
Sabres on a Warpath! coming for that WC2
What about the wildcard of RL. He's hinted he might play another year of college but if he turns pro at the end of this season he could be a huge factor in any potential playoff run. That dude is a stud
You left Oshie out of the 32+ list
Hats off to them for turning the season around. I’d be scared to face them if they make the playoffs
I’m totally against rebuilding and any team should avoid it if they can. I’m a senators fan and let me tell you it’s been trash watching this team be bottom 10 in league the last 7 years. Selling off everyone for picks is a joke and if you can try and do a retool that’s the best thing you can do
The metro is cheeks aside from canes and rags so……quite possibly
Caps!
Definitely the little engine that could team..steadily churning along winning enough to stay postseason relevant. Good coaching here! Okay, Ovi Oshie and company. ✅
not only will the leafs be on their back-half of a back-to-back, the canes AND jets will also be on back halves against Washington. A HUGE opportunity for the Caps to pounce on some difficult opponents at home
I can't imagine where we will be without Stromer. Thank you Chicago.
We might win a Cup.
Caps, if they do make the playoffs, seem like the kind of team that would get blown out in the 1st round
If they make it they’ll be lucky to win 1 game against whoever they play
I want to see Ryan lindgren and Ryan Strome go to the caps, I’m not even a fan of Washington just like when brothers play on the same team and it would be fun because they are both named Ryan
They’ve been entertaining this season, that’s for sure.
Caps look like 3rd seed and 8th seed is up for grabs for teams that dont want it. Islanders, Philly, Sabres, Wings. I am pretty sure the line is Washington has been playing playoff hockey for the last 3 power rankings. I am going with they are solid and playing as a team. I am also hoping for an Ovie rush of goals to help get closer to the record.
The Caps have found their identity (boring) and everyone buys into it. I like the youth movement and how the young and older players are blending on the Caps. Backstrom retiring and the deadline deals have helped move the team in that direction. I think management as well as the coaching staff are doing a very good job this year and I look forward to a long playoff run!!
LETS GO CAPS!!!
Question for all you fine folks; if per sey we make the playoffs, the NCAA season is completed, and we sign Leonard to an entry level contract. Would he be able to make his NHL debut in the playoffs, or is that only eligible if he signed before the deadline? I am not inept in the contract rulings and am pretty interested.
I have that Jersey as well, easily my all-time favorite. Should they squeak their way into the Cup chase, it would be completely unexpected. I'm not as optimistic about their chances should they qualify. Should they face Carolina, they'll be exposed. Carolina's forecheck gives the Caps nightmares and they'll be out in very quick order.
Can we get a career vid on Chris Simon now R.I.P.
They absolutely can
And I think their style is very suitable for playoffs
It’s like how Barry Trotz deployed them except they don’t have explosive scoring talent so they play MUCH tighter than they did in 2016-2018
Hope the CAPS make it