(2) BOSTON BRUINS vs. (7) WASHINGTON CAPITALS Series Thread

[SLY]

lol, that is a very drastic prediction...

 

[ritari330]

lol, that is a very drastic prediction...

I think the early tone is important between these two teams.

 

[SLY]

First goal, maybe winner of first game, lol, I dunno about whole series.

 

[ritari330]

And the winner of the first game wins the series...

 

[elocomotive]

Schultz in, Orlov sits :dalehunterlogic:

Taking physicality over speed? I can see an argument for it, even though I don't agree with it. Orlov had 2 assists and was a +1 the last time the Caps faced the Bruins, so

 

[ritari330]

I see puck moving from the back end to be more important in this series though.

 

[elocomotive]

Caps goal this week is to get 1 win in Boston. That's it.

I don't like Hunter's offensive approach... like, at all. But I do think this team is more emotionally even keel and the effort level has been better under his watch. That should help us in the playoffs.

 

[elocomotive]

I see puck moving from the back end to be more important in this series though.

Yeah, I agree. I was just trying to get inside HIS head.

 

[ritari330]

Yeah, I agree. I was just trying to get inside HIS head.

Atleast Mojo isn't on the top line every game with no question as to taking him off...

 

[Nasty_Magician]

Taking physicality over speed? I can see an argument for it, even though I don't agree with it. Orlov had 2 assists and was a +1 the last time the Caps faced the Bruins, so

The Caps have enough speed to sacrifice one guy. The Bruins are a big team, you need some guys to match that. It's actually one of the main reasons the Devils went out and got Ponikarovsky and Bernier this year.

 

[elocomotive]

Tim Thomas is looking forward to his trip to Washington, although he prefers visiting here in the fall.

 

[ritari330]

The Caps have enough speed to sacrifice one guy. The Bruins are a big team, you need some guys to match that. It's actually one of the main reasons the Devils went out and got Ponikarovsky and Bernier this year.

Even though Schultz has gotten better physically (a lot better), he's still not going to be able to physically match anyone on the bruins.

 

[elocomotive]

The Caps have enough speed to sacrifice one guy. The Bruins are a big team, you need some guys to match that. It's actually one of the main reasons the Devils went out and got Ponikarovsky and Bernier this year.

(In Russian English of course)

Yes, Bruins are physical and Schultz is large like bear, but Orlov has premium hockey stick moves and creates illusions like wizard.

 

[elocomotive]

Even though Schultz has gotten better physically (a lot better), he's still not going to be able to physically match anyone on the bruins.

Disagree with ya there. His skating skills are definitely not the best, but he is the absolute best defender on the Caps at posting a guy into the boards and (most importantly) keeping him there! He's a bit scary on open ice at times, but he's solid in the corners and on the boards.

 

[ritari330]

Disagree with ya there. His skating skills are definitely not the best, but he is the absolute best defender on the Caps at posting a guy into the boards and (most importantly) keeping him there! He's a bit scary on open ice at times, but he's solid in the corners and on the boards.

In front of the net is more important and while he has improved, still won't prevent someone like Marchand from scoring in close to the net.

 

[ritari330]

Uhm...I don't even...what? :confused2:

HAMBOIGAS

 

[SLY]

wtf is it? I cant open.

 

[ritari330]

I don't even know....

Its a bunch of pics of Tim Thomas with photoshopped burgers in them...but it made me laugh somehow...

 

[elocomotive]

Uhm...I don't even...what? :confused2:

HAMBOIGAS

LMAO! Also... wtf?!?

So weird.

 

[SLY]

I wont be posting nearly as much as I did during the Flyers/Pens game... Probably only during stoppages and intermissions.