[OOT] March 11 with four games.

[JackIsBack]

Originally Posted by Enoch Root

They are 4-7-1 since he joined the lineup

So what you're saying is that I counted wrong... LOL... I can see me missing the last game because it wasn't updated in the player statistics yet, but for me to miss count a win/loss... sorry.

[JackIsBack]

Originally Posted by Mathgod

Wow. Suddenly I think the Nucks have a better shot at the playoffs than either Vegas or Edmonton, especially if they win tonight. I would have thought there would be zero chance of that being the case if you told me that back in early December.

I know.... and I'm no Vancouver fan, but parts of me (a tip of my pinky toe maybe) would like to see it happen. I more dislike Vancouver fans than the team itself at this point... but a great underdog story is hard not to like.

[CorsiHockeyLeague]

I just looked and apparently Vancouver is 21-8-4 since Boudreau took over for a .697 points percentage... which is a 114 point pace over a full season.

Which is slightly higher than his career .637 points percentage... which is a 105 point pace over a full season.

How on Earth did this man not have a coaching job last season?!

[Mathgod]

Originally Posted by JackIsBack

I know.... and I'm no Vancouver fan, but parts of me (a tip of my pinky toe maybe) would like to see it happen. I more dislike Vancouver fans than the team itself at this point... but a great underdog story is hard not to like.

Meh, for me it's more of a keep the $100M payroll and the nogoods out of the playoffs thing.

[JackIsBack]

Originally Posted by CorsiHockeyLeague

How on Earth did this man not have a coaching job last season?!

Because Edmonton was too stupid to pick him (Boudreau) up... or.... he didn't want to sign in Edmonton.

[JackIsBack]

Originally Posted by Mathgod

Meh, for me it's more of a keep the $100M payroll and the nogoods out of the playoffs thing.

I get your point.

[djsFlames]

Only Calgary and LA deserve spots in the post-season.

Unfortunately one of these loser teams is going to be awarded the third spot.

In all likelihood, one of Vegas, Edmonton or Vancouver.

[djsFlames]

Originally Posted by CorsiHockeyLeague

I just looked and apparently Vancouver is 21-8-4 since Boudreau took over for a .697 points percentage... which is a 114 point pace over a full season.

Which is slightly higher than his career .637 points percentage... which is a 105 point pace over a full season.

How on Earth did this man not have a coaching job last season?!

And they took the first third of the season off, essentially.

Trust me when I say that pace is not sustainable over a full season.

Good coach though, no doubt.

[CroFlames]

Stupid blackouts can't watch Canucks/Caps.


How is that still a thing in the year 2022. I mean, I found a way, but still. Annoying.

[timbit]

Originally Posted by djsFlames

Only Calgary and LA deserve spots in the post-season.

Unfortunately one of these loser teams is going to be awarded the third spot.

In all likelihood, one of Vegas, Edmonton or Vancouver.

Little concerned about Dallas not hanging on to their WC spot..

The loss of Heiskanen is a huge blow. That would open a spot for one of them.

[djsFlames]

Originally Posted by timbit

Hmmm.

Toffoli was a lot better choice.

Well done Brad.

I think he'll improve over time. But it's clear he's not picking up where he left off pre-injury.

I'm actually amazed at how much I bet on post-surgery Jack being a game changer. Kind of embarrassing in retrospect given what he would've cost.

But I'd wholely bought into the idea that you can't be competitive without an elite 1C, and also was underrating Lindholm I think, as well as the impact an elite coach like Sutter can make. Serves me right to doubt Sutter after what he's accomplished with some rather rag-tag rosters.

He's still good, but so far he's played like a decent 2C, and Toffoli has been a cut above that, despite playing on the wing.

[JackIsBack]

Originally Posted by CroFlames

Stupid blackouts can't watch Canucks/Caps.


How is that still a thing in the year 2022. I mean, I found a way, but still. Annoying.

Because they want $$$.

2-0 Capitals already.

[JackIsBack]

Originally Posted by djsFlames

But I'd wholely bought into the idea that you can't be competitive without an elite 1C, and also was underrating Lindholm I think, as well as the impact an elite coach like Sutter can make. Serves me right to doubt Sutter after what he's accomplished with some rather rag-tag rosters.

He's still good, but so far he's played like a decent 2C, and Toffoli has been a cut above that, despite playing on the wing.

We have a legitimate 200 foot player on every line right now (or could depending on line changes)... and I'm not including those players who under Sutter have become more 200 foot players (Johnny comes to mind).

[hwy19man]

Kuznetsov has both of the Capitals goals,
on of them on the power play. Ovechkin has an assist.

The Islanders defeated the Jets. I heard that it is Coach Trotz's 900th career win behind the bench.

[CroFlames]

I just want Ovi to get 767 so I can stop watching Caps games religiously. Don't want to miss the historic goal.

[dino7c]

I would take Vancouver in the playoffs over the Oilers but often when a team totally out of it goes on a big run to get back in the conversation they totally choke down the stretch.

They have been playing with zero pressure and nothing to lose...pressure is back on

[browna]

Originally Posted by CroFlames

I just want Ovi to get 767 so I can stop watching Caps games religiously. Don't want to miss the historic goal.

They have YouTube on computers now.

[dino7c]

Originally Posted by djsFlames

I think he'll improve over time. But it's clear he's not picking up where he left off pre-injury.

I'm actually amazed at how much I bet on post-surgery Jack being a game changer. Kind of embarrassing in retrospect given what he would've cost.

But I'd wholely bought into the idea that you can't be competitive without an elite 1C, and also was underrating Lindholm I think, as well as the impact an elite coach like Sutter can make. Serves me right to doubt Sutter after what he's accomplished with some rather rag-tag rosters.

He's still good, but so far he's played like a decent 2C, and Toffoli has been a cut above that, despite playing on the wing.

Huge factor though, Eichel makes 10M...he needs to be a PPG at least, really he should be around 100 points for that money IMO.

They can't ice their roster because of it...if they can sneak in they can cheat it one time but will have to pay the piper for next season.

[NegativeSpace]

Originally Posted by dino7c

Huge factor though, Eichel makes 10M...he needs to be a PPG at least, really he should be around 100 points for that money IMO.

They can't ice their roster because of it...if they can sneak in they can cheat it one time but will have to pay the piper for next season.

I’m not sad at that franchise having some of its bets finally failing. They have gambled with the good luck of that team being so strong to start with and haven’t shown any patience.

[JackIsBack]

Originally Posted by CroFlames

I just want Ovi to get 767 so I can stop watching Caps games religiously. Don't want to miss the historic goal.

What about 802... that won't come this season, so you'll get a break.

And then 895... when Oiler fans cry that the "unbeatable" record gets beat - the fact that the Ovi is doing it in this era makes it even better, I watch how goalies played back then, how small they looked in net, it's not a wonder there was not more goals scored. I wonder if Gretzky played today, how he'd compare... I just don't think he'd be head and shoulders above everyone else today but in that group of players maybe.