Comments on: Angry Holtsy: Braden Holtby’s Meltdown After Getting Pulled (Video)

By: capsfan01

capsfan01 — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 20:37:00 +0000

Not a big deal, the kids allowed to rage every now and again. And it clearly wasn’t because he was pulled but because he let himself down. Just hope it doesn’t mess with his mentality.

By: hokaheyhockey

hokaheyhockey — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 04:30:00 +0000

You guys are nuts if you think Holtby’s mad at himself. Getting pulled for allowing three shots (including one on a powerplay) on 22 shots in one and a half periods? That’s Oates’ bad call. No other coach in the NHL pulls goalies like that, and Oates has done this to Holtby twice! Everybody else on this team can have a bad shift, a bad period, a whole entire BAD GAME on the ice and they get away with it. But not Holtbeast who blocks the shots, gloves the puck, and makes stellar passes when NOBODY is on defense. And a Captain who can’t bare to stop a play or hustle the puck? Who puts it all out there for the team to win and who doesn’t? And Holtby is the one who gets yanked? And he’s pissed that this “team” is not going to the Playoffs. Man, if I were in his skates, I’d be tossing more than just twigs.

By: NovaCath

NovaCath — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 00:08:00 +0000

Oates will pull the goalie so Holtby better get used to it. Kolzig’s temper was not his best feature so color me not impressed with Holtby smashing his stick. The Caps really need wins right now so I do not care whose feathers get ruffled by the coach. If pulling the goalie for whatever reason might accomplish a win then so be it.

By: Jim Kelly

Jim Kelly — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 23:13:00 +0000

Ovi was down on one knee, with his leg trailing and body out of the way. He did not screen him. The constant need to blame Ovi for everything baffles me.

By: Ian Oland

Ian Oland — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 23:05:00 +0000

I totally agree, Denis. He’s been fantastic this season and these kinds of blow-ups just show how much he frigging cares.

By: Denis Carmo

Denis Carmo — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 22:23:00 +0000

The Caps owe so much to this guy. I think he was disappointed with himself. He’s the starter no matter what in my view. It’s always about the goalie, if Holtby plays great (really great, 3 shutouts) the Caps win, if he struggles or lets in a couple of games, the team is rarely there to bail him out…

By: Алан Доббинс

Алан Доббинс — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 22:16:00 +0000

What was he supposed to do when Ovi screened him? And the next goal was a powerplay goal. Yes, the 1st goal was obviously his fault for not hugging the post, but he wasn’t that bad. Oates needs to stop pulling him halfway through the game when really, it isn’t necessary. Its not like we’re getting blown out.

By: Yv

Yv — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 22:00:00 +0000

I hope that he went like this b/c of his game, not b/c AO pulled him out. He needs to be consistent every game and completely eliminate giving easy goals.

By: Lulu

Lulu — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 21:42:00 +0000

He went all Tuuka Rask on it! This is what happens when you have him out for long game streaks. Look at his first year in the playoffs – need I say any more?

By: RSP5150

RSP5150 — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 21:24:00 +0000

what if the power went out just after lol. Could have helped jump start the game, just like the Super Bowl