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Comment on Alex Ovechkin’s Immaturity, Ignorance About Suspension Will Cause Future Problems by Missing Postseason Will Help Capitals’ Future | Kings Of Leonsis

Missing Postseason Will Help Capitals’ Future | Kings Of Leonsis — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:55:19 +0000

[...] have a “rock star” attitude if he was not treated like one within the organization and staunchly defended at every turn. Hunter will surely absorb much of the blame for a lost season, but he is nothing [...]

Comment on Alex Ovechkin’s Immaturity, Ignorance About Suspension Will Cause Future Problems by Missing Postseason Will Help Capitals’ Future | Kings Of Leonsis

Missing Postseason Will Help Capitals’ Future | Kings Of Leonsis — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:52:13 +0000

[...] have a “rock star” attitude if he was not treated like one within the organization and staunchly defended at every turn. Hunter will surely absorb much of the blame, but he is nothing more than a [...]

Comment on After ‘Canes Blowout, Are Roster Changes Needed? by Geo

Geo — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 13:06:36 +0000

>>The center corps of Mathieu Perreault, Marcus Johansson, Brooks Laich and Jeff Halpern isn’t getting the job done and there’s little reason to believe they will down the stretch.

That says it all right there. Laich shouldn’t be playing center, Halpy is a faceoff/defensive specialist period at this sage of his career. MJo and Matty P are pups.

Many of us fans were adamant they needed to add another quality center in the off season (I tended to agree that re-signing the injury-prone Jason Arnott for a full season didn’t make sense) but GMGM chose to “roll the dice.”

I also agree one star player isn’t going to fix our team. What we’d have to give up for a Nash or a Richards or whomever would probably screw things up next season in the process.

Comment on After ‘Canes Blowout, Are Roster Changes Needed? by Matt Reitz

Matt Reitz — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 09:56:04 +0000

If anyone was waiting for the perfect moment to jump all over this team, this is it. Completely agree with Morgan… it’s one thing to lose, it’s another to look lifeless while doing so. Hendricks tried (twice) and Troy Brouwer tried to create some energy when he fought Faulk, but by and large, the team looked like they lacked “push back.”

The only thing people can hope for is that this is the kind of loss that serves as a wake-up call. When the Flames lost 9-2 to the Bruins, it seemed to kick start Calgary for a stretch of games. The same can be said for the Kings when they lost 8-2 in Detroit. 5-0 to one of the worst teams in the league should qualify.

Comment on After ‘Canes Blowout, Are Roster Changes Needed? by morgan

morgan — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 04:36:52 +0000

I saw more effort on the old expansion Cap’s teams in the 1970′s than I saw tonight by the current overpaid, under achieving roster. The 1970′s teams were terrible but thy at least tried. Can’t say that about the latest debacle in Raleigh.

Comment on Superstars Get It Done Against Panthers by NHL Game Review: Capitals @ Panthers | FanFeedr Hot Takes

NHL Game Review: Capitals @ Panthers | FanFeedr Hot Takes — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 17:05:28 +0000

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Comment on KOL Examines The Trade Deadline – Part IV by thedoormouse

thedoormouse — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 22:20:53 +0000

Would you consider Laich (anchoring the line that was Ward & Chimaira) a 3C and a versatile, effective and competent player at that as well (considering how many different spots they’ve ended up using him)? While I agree the 2C position is the elephant in the room (again this season as was the past few) and is a significant part of the reason why Semin as a winger on that line seems inept at times (apart from his own lack of interest), I would venture the notion that they are too deep at center when healthy with Backstrom, Laich, Halpern, Johannson and Hendricks, plus Perrault, Eakin, Aucoin and Beagle all listed as centers or played time there this season, but not enough experience, or consistency anchoring any line to be effective (even Backes, due to injury). I have no problem with your idea of perusing a top or second line C to provide experience and have no problem letting go of someone at Hershey or bouncing between there and the Caps to do it at this point, I just wanted to point out you missed potentially a few guys being sandwiched in the C position.

Comment on KOL Examines The Trade Deadline – Part IV by Why Paul Gaustad make sense for the Caps « BrooksLaichyear

Why Paul Gaustad make sense for the Caps « BrooksLaichyear — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 21:26:07 +0000

[...] may be off the market) Derek Roy or any other center from Columbus. Adam over at Kings of Leonsis recently brought up the name of Steve Ott, which is a suggestion as unique as it is interesting. I hadn’t thought off Ott as an [...]

Comment on KOL Examines The Trade Deadline – Part II by KOL Examines The Trade Deadline – Part V | Kings Of Leonsis

KOL Examines The Trade Deadline – Part V | Kings Of Leonsis — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 19:25:15 +0000

[...] as well as some surprises. The fourth installment is below and the first three can be found here, here, here and here. Share your thoughts down there as [...]

Comment on KOL Examines The Trade Deadline – Part I by KOL Examines The Trade Deadline – Part V | Kings Of Leonsis

KOL Examines The Trade Deadline – Part V | Kings Of Leonsis — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 19:25:13 +0000

[...] as well as some surprises. The fourth installment is below and the first three can be found here, here, here and here. Share your thoughts down there as [...]