Redskin4ever Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 I have a theory about these hits and the punishment. It's a little conspiratorial so get your tin foil hats on before you read this. Ever since Steckel hit Crosby in the Winter Classic in 2011, it seems the Caps are punished for hits they make much more than hits made against them. I think the league was upset that they couldn't punish Steckel since you can't even tell if it was a hit. It eventually knocked the leagues biggest star out of action for close to a full season. Most people could see it wasn't intentional and wasn't punishable. Also, Crosby took a much worse hit a few games after that game that was his last game that season. But if you ask anyone what knocked out Crosby for almost a year, they will say the Steckel hit. Anyway, my overall point is I think the league is still taking it out on the Caps since they couldn't punish Steckel for that hit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hersh Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 1 hour ago, Springfield said: I mean, I don’t see much difference between this and the his Wilson made on Seney, that didn’t get even a hearing. Wilson tried to avoid Seney and Reaves intentionally does not try to avoid Wilson. But other than that there isn’t much difference. Seriously, that’s a HUGE difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hersh Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 With regard to the game, Caps should already be planning on how to retain Vrana long term. He’s so much better than Bura. Gotta keep 7 forwards three years from now and you can already mark down Ovechkin, Backstrom, Wilson, Kuzy, Vrana and probably Oshie. I’m under the assumption Ovechkin and Backstrom are Capitals for life. That’s what I get for praising Vrana. I did not think a player could pull the puck backwards like he attempted on that terrible penalty shot attempt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoDeep81 Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 The Cop looked sharp!! Rest of em', so so.. NOW it's time to look at Columbus! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hersh Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 10 minutes ago, GoDeep81 said: The Cop looked sharp!! Rest of em', so so.. NOW it's time to look at Columbus! You know when he gloved that puck and dropped it with an empty net, he was thinking about launching it towards the goal. I was hoping he did but he probably didn't have the confidence to elevate it enough down the middle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TradeTheBeal! Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 All road wins are beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoDeep81 Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 9 hours ago, Hersh said: You know when he gloved that puck and dropped it with an empty net, he was thinking about launching it towards the goal. I was hoping he did but he probably didn't have the confidence to elevate it enough down the middle. I thought the same! LOL Him or Holts will get one, one of these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ixcuincle Posted December 7, 2018 Author Share Posted December 7, 2018 http://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/25474313/ryan-reaves-autographed-photos-hit-tom-wilson-destroyed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoDeep81 Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 Tough game tonight! Finally get to see Siegenthaler/Bowey on the 3rd pair. Good vibes!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c slag Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 Conno with the early goal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Springfield Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 Caps are turning up early. Hope they don't blow this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c slag Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 That was beautiful passing and a backbreaking goal at the end of a period Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinsmarydu Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 I'm watching my 5 Stripes try to win a championship, my first soccer game ever watched beginning to end, so forgiveness is necessary. I'm still #ALLCAPS. 👍 ( I live in what has become a very Latino area, and both sides of my street are packed, I'm guessing watch parties?) 😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TradeTheBeal! Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 Butt-kicking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoDeep81 Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 Holtbeast with a shutout!! Solid W.. Didn't really expect that. Now to get home and hopefully get Wilson and Oshie back healthy.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warhead36 Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 Need Holtby to start looking like Holtby again. He's given up too many 4+ goal games. Last night was a good start to the rebound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Springfield Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 15 minutes ago, Warhead36 said: Need Holtby to start looking like Holtby again. He's given up too many 4+ goal games. Last night was a good start to the rebound. I don't think he had any shutouts during the regular season at all last year. As long as he looks like Holtby come playoff time then I'm a OK with him having a pedestrian regular season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purbeast Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 Welp after today's performance, I will be going back to my Stanley Cup Capitals championship lanyard tomorrow and retiring my Redskins lanyard for the season. I'm still going to hear it though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popeman38 Posted December 10, 2018 Share Posted December 10, 2018 https://www.nhl.com/news/maple-leafs-zach-hyman-suspended-two-games/c-302768250?tid=277549076 So a late, high, predatory hit is deemed to be suspendable for some players, but not when Tom Wilson is involved???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoDeep81 Posted December 10, 2018 Share Posted December 10, 2018 The NHL DOPeS at it again.. 🙄 Need to go find this on twitter so I can troll their sorry ass. lol edit: and a little good news. Looks like Osh is back and it was just a paper transaction putting him on IR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hersh Posted December 10, 2018 Share Posted December 10, 2018 I’ll ask again, anyone going on Friday in Raleigh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warhead36 Posted December 10, 2018 Share Posted December 10, 2018 After yesterday's Redskins debacle(another in a long line I know), we should all take the time to appreciate the Capitals again. Not just because they're THE DEFENDING STANLEY CUP CHAMPS, but just because of how well they're run from top to bottom. Ownership, FO, coaches, players et al. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PleaseBlitz Posted December 10, 2018 Share Posted December 10, 2018 Referring to tomorrow as Oshmas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoDeep81 Posted December 10, 2018 Share Posted December 10, 2018 3 hours ago, Warhead36 said: After yesterday's Redskins debacle(another in a long line I know), we should all take the time to appreciate the Capitals again. Not just because they're THE DEFENDING STANLEY CUP CHAMPS, but just because of how well they're run from top to bottom. Ownership, FO, coaches, players et al. True that. Even when we lose, you can still see "it".. We might have lapses in concentration/energy, but you still know what they're capable of. There's only a handful of teams in the league who operate as smooth on/off the ice as the Caps.. But you watch other football teams and shake your head. It's depressing how sorry we are.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoDeep81 Posted December 11, 2018 Share Posted December 11, 2018 Welcome back TJ Oshie!! Burt is a healthy scratch. National TV game! NBCSN 7:30 est. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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