Any predictions for Caps/Lightening Game 7? Backstrom to Oshie was just money in the bank last night. If the Caps fly like they did last night, I dont see anyone from Tampa or Vegas beating them...
- kindlyrick

That was an awesome game, the caps manhandled Tampa but I wouldn't expect that twice. Great game 7 hope caps win

Depends which Lightning team shows up. If they play like they did last night the Caps will cruise right into the final. If they play like they did the few games prior, it's going to be a hell of a game. I suspect the latter TBL team shows up.
- eichiefs9

Funny. I thought Vegas/Jets would go 7 and Caps/Bolts would be over quick.

https://twitter.com/themi...s/998915349700636673?s=19

14 mill? JT better improve his leadership and D big time for that price.
- ses111

Man do you realize how hard it is to find a point per game player these days?

As long as he scores who cares?

Any predictions for Caps/Lightening Game 7? Backstrom to Oshie was just money in the bank last night. If the Caps fly like they did last night, I dont see anyone from Tampa or Vegas beating them...
- kindlyrick

Think Tampa might have blew their load winning 3 in a row. They looked absolutely spent last night.

Depends which Lightning team shows up. If they play like they did last night the Caps will cruise right into the final. If they play like they did the few games prior, it's going to be a hell of a game. I suspect the latter TBL team shows up.
- eichiefs9

I have to agree that Tampa was not on their game by any means last night......but seeing the Caps last night in 6th gear, Im not even sure the Lightenings best game can stop them. The size, speed and tenacity was unreal. The Caps forwards were so hard on the forecheck, those Tampa dmen couldnt get the pucks out. Girardi got absolutely crushed by Smith-Pelley, who's been a major factor for the Caps. I gotta think the Lightening are gonna have a hard time matching that.

That was an awesome game, the caps manhandled Tampa but I wouldn't expect that twice. Great game 7 hope caps win
- Upstate_isles

I gottta admit, im rooting for the Caps. Too many years of Ovechkin not being able to beat Crosby. Its his year. He was an absolute beast last night......EVERY shift. Roenick compared him to Messier.

....and trade for O'Reilly
- eichiefs9

Imagine JT, Barzal, and ROR down the middle?

Think Tampa might have blew their load winning 3 in a row. They looked absolutely spent last night.
- mdw7413

2 days off and they're going to be on home ice. I'm willing to bet they bring it for game 7. Not to say the Caps won't, but I don't think we'll see the Bolts shut out again.

I gottta admit, im rooting for the Caps. Too many years of Ovechkin not being able to beat Crosby. Its his year. He was an absolute beast last night......EVERY shift. Roenick compared him to Messier.
- kindlyrick

He was on a mission and I wouldn't want to face him when hes goinbng like that he is a big strong man that can hurt you with hits

Imagine JT, Barzal, and ROR down the middle?
- nyisles7

I'd love it, but we'd have to move some serious salary. ROR carries a $7.5M cap hit and Barzal is gonna have a dumptruck full of money backed up to his front door in two more years

I really like the idea of trading for ROR and Lehner if Tavares ultimately decides to walk away.

Man do you realize how hard it is to find a point per game player these days?

As long as he scores who cares?
- BINGO!

What are they going to have to pay Barzal? Is the Cap going up enough to pay JT 14 and still bring in a goalie and dman?

Think Tampa might have blew their load winning 3 in a row. They looked absolutely spent last night.
- mdw7413

I have to agree with you, and while i think they're gonna leave it all on the ice for game 7, im just not convinced its going to be enough to combat the size, speed and tenacity of the Caps. They showed last night how Tampa's game plan was to chip and chase to get behind the caps D. Meanwhile Kucherov was shown losing the puck in the neutral zone 4 times, instead of getting it deep. He's gotta be better if they have any shot at beating the Caps.

There ya go. Right on cue.
- Cptmjl

Here to please

2 days off and they're going to be on home ice. I'm willing to bet they bring it for game 7. Not to say the Caps won't, but I don't think we'll see the Bolts shut out again.
- eichiefs9

Its gonna be a war thats for sure. To me, whoever wins that game wins the cup. Just my opinion of course.......im east bid

What are they going to have to pay Barzal? Is the Cap going up enough to pay JT 14 and still bring in a goalie and dman?
- ses111

Assuming the cap goes up in each of the next two seasons, Barzal could be easily looking at $7M-$8M on his next long-term deal, if not more.

Given the contracts of Draisaitl and Eichel, neither of which has produced as many points as Barzal did in his rookie season, I wouldn't even be surprised to see Barzal go higher than $8M, considering Eichel is making $10M and Draisaitl $8.5M.

I think the days of lines being scoring lines or defensive lines is somewhat declining. All four lines now should be able to play both sides. Having a kid like Ho Sang on the third line gives the isles numerous scoring line combos. That being said, i dont believe he stays on Lou Lams isles....
- kindlyrick

All good points. don't think he's a Lou L type player. Unless he gets the message right away and changes his ways i don't see him sticking around long. Agreed.

What are they going to have to pay Barzal? Is the Cap going up enough to pay JT 14 and still bring in a goalie and dman?
- ses111

Dunno.

I'm busy masturbating to

Skinner-Tavares-Svechnikov
Zykov-Aho-Teravainen
Necas-Staal-Lindholm
McGinn-Martinook-Maenalanen

I'd love it, but we'd have to move some serious salary. ROR carries a $7.5M cap hit and Barzal is gonna have a dumptruck full of money backed up to his front door in two more years

I really like the idea of trading for ROR and Lehner if Tavares ultimately decides to walk away.
- eichiefs9

Nice to dream

ROR is probably the best option therefor sure.

Edit: I'm thinking that Lou get's JT signed.

Assuming the cap goes up in each of the next two seasons, Barzal could be easily looking at $7M-$8M on his next long-term deal, if not more.

Given the contracts of Draisaitl and Eichel, neither of which has produced as many points as Barzal did in his rookie season, I wouldn't even be surprised to see Barzal go higher than $8M, considering Eichel is making $10M and Draisaitl $8.5M.
- eichiefs9

I agree with this chief. No way can the Isles pay JT 14 mill.

Dunno.

I'm busy masturbating to

Skinner-Tavares-Svechnikov
Zykov-Aho-Teravainen
Necas-Staal-Lindholm
McGinn-Martinook-Maenalanen
- BINGO!

That 4th line looks like you ripped all the keys off your keyboard, ate them, and then vomited them up

I agree with this chief. No way can the Isles pay JT 14 mill.
- ses111

I'd rather lose him for nothing than pay him $14M

Assuming the cap goes up in each of the next two seasons, Barzal could be easily looking at $7M-$8M on his next long-term deal, if not more.

Given the contracts of Draisaitl and Eichel, neither of which has produced as many points as Barzal did in his rookie season, I wouldn't even be surprised to see Barzal go higher than $8M, considering Eichel is making $10M and Draisaitl $8.5M.
- eichiefs9

Yeah, Barzal should get $8+ assuming the cap continues to go up and his production doesn't drop off.

That 4th line looks like you ripped all the keys off your keyboard, ate them, and then vomited them up
- eichiefs9

Yeah... and I forgot Justin Williams.

Yeah, Barzal should get $8+ assuming the cap continues to go up and his production doesn't drop off.
- BINGO!

He gon' get paid