I think most of Wally's struggles of late have been with turnovers in the offensive zone. He's definitely had a bad run for 10 games or so.
I'd almost bet that Barry runs the same lineup Saturday save for maybe Zajac over Leo.
I'm more of a fan of letting young players play through their struggles. Hopefully Wally gets that chance soon
- keaner17

Along with Bailey, Beauvillier who was terrible, and pretty much the rest of the team. I honestly think his defensive lapses were far less pronounced and impactful then the two I mentioned over that time period(before Bailey was injured for a couple of games). Can’t have Leo Komarov on your first line and expect to score goals. Period. Anyone wants to debate that save your breath with me it’ll be a waste of time. Dal Colle is what he is. He isn’t changing. If anyone thinks he’s going to start scoring goals give your head a shake it’s time to wake up it’s not happening.

I said it today. This team has a hard time scoring you can’t remove players that score from the line up and expect to win one goal games. With that said if a bounce went their way tonight they would’ve won it. Trotz will get Wahlstrom back in there I’m not worried about it.

I don’t think you will see Wally or Bellows in the next game. The caps are a great Offensive team and 1 stupid TO is in your net.
No team is perfect or every game is 0-0. They have been pretty good defensively the last few games so I’m feeling this is the lineup you will see, but for a small tweak, Leo for Zajac as Keaner said.
Don’t have a problem with it either they played a great game, both teams did.
- nyisles7

Not a fan of Zajac or Leo on top line. Plenty of bad defensive plays that Varly saved them on that Zajac nor Leo would have prevented. What they do prevent is a solid option for Ebs and Barzy in the offensive zone as a scoring option. Just my opinion.

Along with Bailey, Beauvillier who was terrible, and pretty much the rest of the team. I honestly think his defensive lapses were far less pronounced and impactful then the two I mentioned over that time period(before Bailey was injured for a couple of games). Can’t have Leo Komarov on your first line and expect to score goals. Period. Anyone wants to debate that save your breath with me it’ll be a waste of time. Dal Colle is what he is. He isn’t changing. If anyone thinks he’s going to start scoring goals give your head a shake it’s time to wake up it’s not happening.

I said it today. This team has a hard time scoring you can’t remove players that score from the line up and expect to win one goal games. With that said if a bounce went their way tonight they would’ve won it. Trotz will get Wahlstrom back in there I’m not worried about it.
- Cptmjl

Thanks God, Barry is so happy

Not a fan of Zajac or Leo on top line. Plenty of bad defensive plays that Varly saved them on that Zajac nor Leo would have prevented. What they do prevent is a solid option for Ebs and Barzy in the offensive zone as a scoring option. Just my opinion.
- TogaIsles

It’s the right opinion imo

Getting a little tired of Barzal and Eberle looking at themselves as the only passing option on that line. The opposition is well aware of it and they are all the more easy to shut down. Trotz needs to give it a rest with Komarov on the first line it’s a joke at this point.

Thanks God, Barry is so happy
- nyisles7

You’re such a (frank)ing putz.

You know what I am going to say

Not a fan of Zajac or Leo on top line. Plenty of bad defensive plays that Varly saved them on that Zajac nor Leo would have prevented. What they do prevent is a solid option for Ebs and Barzy in the offensive zone as a scoring option. Just my opinion.
- TogaIsles

Well OV, Backstrom, Oshie, etc. didn’t score either. Two good teams, played real well. That’s why their in 1st and 2nd place. You’re telling me if Beau, or whoever was on the first line they would have scored 3 goals and won?
Take the point and move on imo. They played well enough to win as did the Caps and it was decided by a skills competition as stupid as that is.

You’re such a (frank)ing putz.
- Cptmjl

Well Bailey likes me defending him

It’s the right opinion imo

Getting a little tired of Barzal and Eberle looking at themselves as the only passing option on that line. The opposition is well aware of it and they are all the more easy to shut down. Trotz needs to give it a rest with Komarov on the first line it’s a joke at this point.
- Cptmjl

Not a fan of Zajac playing top line and taking Barzals center position at times either. It’s not gonna change but I’m not a fan. At least he’s balanced the 2nd and 3rd lines.

FIRE TROTZ NOW

Well Bailey likes me defending him
- nyisles7

Do you serenade him with the hey josh Bailey song?

You know what I am going to say
- Hockeyislife

1) Varly shouldn’t be in the net again this season.
2) Wahlstrom would have had a hat trick because next year he will be the best player in the league, with 50 goals at least.
3) Fire Barry now
4) Sit Mayfield for the rest of the season.
5) pp sucks
6) you can add any of the other tremendously ridiculous comments you have to add because I’m sure I missed a ton.

Do you serenade him with the hey josh Bailey song?
- Cptmjl

Yes yes yes nightly

Well OV, Backstrom, Oshie, etc. didn’t score either. Two good teams, played real well. That’s why their in 1st and 2nd place. You’re telling me if Beau, or whoever was on the first line they would have scored 3 goals and won?
Take the point and move on imo. They played well enough to win as did the Caps and it was decided by a skills competition as stupid as that is.
- nyisles7

I thought of exactly what you said in they didn’t score either. Good point. I just don’t think having Wahlstrom or Bellows on top line create that much of a defensive void. Doesn’t really matter what we think. I’m just stating my thoughts. Trotz will do what he do and we are here to have fun discussing his decisions. 😁😁🤩🤩

FIRE TROTZ NOW
- Hockeyislife

💯 only one to agree with you is 7.

Not a fan of Zajac playing top line and taking Barzals center position at times either. It’s not gonna change but I’m not a fan. At least he’s balanced the 2nd and 3rd lines.
- TogaIsles

Oh Zajac played center for a couple of games on that line he wasn’t just taking draws and that to me was puzzling. All due respect to Zajac but in no world is that a good move to me. We all kid around about Barzal on the wing little did we know it would happen with Travis Zajac of all players. I thought it was even more nuts that after it didn’t work he went with it again in the next game. I thought Zajac had a couple decent games on the wing with Barzal but that fizzled. Trotz knows wahlstrom’s strengths a helluva lot better then me of course and maybe knows he’ll be crap playing on his off wing but I would love to see him get a game or two with Barzal. He’s trying to find something that connects with these new players and nothing seems to be working.

I thought of exactly what you said in they didn’t score either. Good point. I just don’t think having Wahlstrom or Bellows on top line create that much of a defensive void. Doesn’t really matter what we think. I’m just stating my thoughts. Trotz will do what he do and we are here to have fun discussing his decisions. 😁😁🤩🤩
- TogaIsles

So true
I said a couple games ago Wally is playing himself in the presser he was so bad in the d zone and neutral zone. I’m a Putz and called it. Gotta play both sides of the puck or you are not getting the ice time.

Gotta remember the staff sees shat you and I don’t even think of. Things they practice and go over.

So true
I said a couple games ago Wally is playing himself in the presser he was so bad in the d zone and neutral zone. I’m a Putz and called it. Gotta play both sides of the puck or you are not getting the ice time.
- nyisles7

Unless you’re Beauvillier or Bailey of course.

Unless you’re Beauvillier or Bailey of course.
- Cptmjl

Stop it’s stupid

I told you Wally will sit so don’t cry

Good night (frank)ers

You know what I am going to say
- Hockeyislife

I’ll dip my balls in it?


A beer goes to whoever can get that reference without googling it.

Stop
- nyisles7

Nothing to stop. Beauvillier was terrible for a stretch of games along with Bailey. Pointed it out numerous times on here along with other posters. You were awfully quiet then because it was happening. They had a good game against the Rangers. All is good now.

Stop it’s stupid

I told you Wally will sit so don’t cry

Good night (frank)ers
- nyisles7

Some day you’ll realize I don’t care what you say it literally has zero impact on anything

You think you’re in the know because you predicted what trotz did to the line up. This entire thread can do that you knuckle head. Big shocker he sat a rookie when the team underperformed. Who would’ve guessed?

Some of the lineup decisions Trotz makes is mind blowing.

like wise
- nyisles7

Next thing you know you’ll be proclaiming that trotz is going to go with varlamov in the playoffs as his starter. Who would’ve guessed?

Some day you’ll realize I don’t care what you say it literally has zero impact on anything

You think you’re in the know because you predicted what trotz did to the line up. This entire thread can do that you knuckle head. Big shocker he sat a rookie when the team underperformed. Who would’ve guessed?
- Cptmjl

Can’t believe he took Wally out of the line up when their PO sucks and they can’t score goals. Who said that? Now you’re saying anyone knew that Wally was going to sit.
Ok

Go to sleep you are right and everyone else certainly is wrong especially me