Comments on: Rangers beat Caps 3-2, Alex Ovechkin MIA

By: RMNB Week in Review: Ovi is a Rock Star

RMNB Week in Review: Ovi is a Rock Star — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 18:45:53 +0000

[...] week, the Caps went 0-2-0 against the New York Rangers and the San Jose Sharks. They were outscored 7-6 and used two different goalies while Tomas Vokoun [...]

By: Peter

Peter — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:32:00 +0000

I think he’s a solid NHL goalie and so close to Varly in talent that it’s not worth debating who is better.

I don’t think he’s slumping really. He and Vokes both had awful runs around games 10-25, but he’s gotten a lot better since. If he gets some more starts, I think we’ll see his season averages fall where it belongs. If he doesn’t get starts, there may not be enough ice-time for him to even out again.

Neil at WaPo might be able to shed more light on the quality of shots he’s been facing.

By: Yv

Yv — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 23:27:00 +0000

Does Knuble infected Brouwer? How in the world he managed to find post from one feet and completely empty net? Orlov is needed quickly straighten up, otherwise if he also transforms into Carlzner, Hamerlik type Dman, Caps would be in big trouble. Hope removal of the cage will help? And maybe we should stop chanting and horn in VC, so that our sensitive Caps would not feel too much difference between home and away arenas. Florida now 4 points ahead, again.

By: capsinmd

capsinmd — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 23:21:00 +0000

I didn’t watch this game, but your recap made up for that.

I have a question, though. The people I’m following on twitter dislike Neuvy a lot – a LOT – and I was wondering, does their dislike have a legitimate basis (they were huge Varly fans, so I guess that counts towards the dislike, but anyway)? I mean, his stats certainly could be a lot better, and yeah, today was a bad outing for him, but can this be qualified as a sophomore slump (a la Corey Crawford)? Is he actually not as good of a goalie as we think he is? Or is his play affected by other factors (not enough games, poor support in front of him, etc.) – or is it a combination of stuff?

Just liked to know your opinion on this.

By: Video: Alex Semin Dives Face-First to Block a Shot

Video: Alex Semin Dives Face-First to Block a Shot — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 23:19:20 +0000

[...] in the second period, Semin added a goal, his 14th of the season. Since Dale Hunter has taken over as Head Coach of the Capitals, Semin has seen his production [...]

By: capcup12

capcup12 — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 21:37:00 +0000

I have only been saying this for three years, but…where are we going to find someone who offers MORE than 28?? Dangling him in ANY sort of deal in February should be enough to get GMGM canned.

By: Anon

Anon — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 20:42:00 +0000

Yeah, Semin was one of the few Caps who came to play today. He looked great!

By: Pattyo

Pattyo — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 20:13:00 +0000

SH chances > PP Chances = NOT GOOD

By: Alex

Alex — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 20:13:00 +0000

Agreed

By: A-town down

A-town down — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 20:09:00 +0000

Thank you for not getting on the semin bash band wagon. He’s valuable asset and his numbers rival most great forwards on winning teams. And $20 dollars says GMGM pulled vokes. We’ll find out in two weeks.