Comments on: Should We Be Concerned About Brooks Laich?

By: The Machinist: January 29, 2011

The Machinist: January 29, 2011 — Sat, 29 Jan 2011 20:56:59 +0000

[...] Should We Be Concerned About Brooks Laich? No. I saw Brooksy at Front Page a few weeks ago, and I think he had the French Dip. Rest easy, everyone. [...]

By: Jon

Jon — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 03:24:42 +0000

Love you guys, but do not ever compare Brooks Laich to Scott Hartnell again. EVER.

By: 1/24/11-Washington Capitals Forward Brooks Laich Shouldn’t Be Under “Performance” Microscope « Singing From The Crease

Mon, 24 Jan 2011 18:46:55 +0000

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By: Peter Hassett

Peter Hassett — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 18:26:19 +0000

Good observations from @Monty, and I agree.

He’s so solid on D that he’s being tasked for it more often. That and the general Caps offense malaise can account for the drop off in goals. Add to that his off-ice leadership, and he’s the most sturdy guy in a Caps sweater.

By: Noah

Noah — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 17:47:40 +0000

I’d be concerned if the whole team wasn’t in an offensive funk too, Brooks gives so the caps so much more than what can be measured in statistics.

By: Monty

Monty — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 17:45:59 +0000

The Caps less offense-more defense approach is primarily intended to reap benefits come playoff time. But it will also reap benefits come contract negotiation time for players like Brooks, because some of the gaudy offensive stats of some players (like Brooks) from last season’s atypical offensive season for the team as a whole can now be viewed as an aberration and not the norm. Let’s be honest, Brooks’ stats from last season were in part due to being the slot man on a 25% efficiency PP and being one of the key players in the Caps’ run ‘n gun attack. He’s not racking up the points quite as much on a pedestrian PP and a more defensive-oriented attack. His numbers this season are more the norm for a player who goes back and forth between 2nd and 3rd line, and that’s the role he should be paid for come contract time; otherwise, the Caps will have trouble affording him and everyone else under the salary cap.

By: Rick

Rick — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 15:05:03 +0000

Since the Caps seem intent on growing the female fan base… they need to resign Brooks. He’s a solid 3rd line guy who’s going to bring it every game too, so it’s all good.

By: congero

congero — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 14:35:25 +0000

Right on. Besides, I don’t see Brooks as the kind of guy to have a contract year break out. I think you get his all every season no matter what.