2013 Southeast Division Champions Caps Vs. Rangers

[BRAVEONTHEWARPATH93]

nice reminder that we are still a very average/bad team

[SpringfieldSkins]

nice reminder that we are still a very average/bad team

Don't worry, we'll get another reminder against New Jersey on Thursday.

[Hersh]

How is a 2-1 loss on the road against the Rangers a sign that we are a bad team?

[skinsfan_1215]

How does a 2-1 loss on the road against the Rangers a sign that we are a bad team?

Wondering the same...

[Sticksboi05]

nice reminder that we are still a very average/bad team

Actually we played a damn good game today. It is a reminder that our talent level has dropped off though. But we lost 2-1 and rang a post against maybe the most talented team in the East on the road. We also had no Mike Green.

[BRAVEONTHEWARPATH93]

Actually we played a damn good game today. It is a reminder that our talent level has dropped off though. But we lost 2-1 and rang a post against maybe the most talented team in the East on the road. We also had no Mike Green.

exactly. i.e. being average IMO

That's gonna be the best we can do against stacked teams like NYR and PIT

---------- Post added February-17th-2013 at 10:28 PM ----------

How is a 2-1 loss on the road against the Rangers a sign that we are a bad team?

I meant average to bad.

Yeah we only lost by 1 but our defense was awful and we still can't finish when it matters. Without Holtby standing on his head, we would have gotten blown out. Relying on Holtby for 30+ saves a game isn't the sign of a good team.

That's how we're always gonna look against talented, deep teams like them

[chipwhich]

Relying on Holtby for 30+ saves a game isn't the sign of a good team.

This has been GMGM's problem all along.

You aren't beating many teams if your defense allows 40 shots on goal.

Good game by Holtby, poor game by the rest.

GMGM needs to focus on defense.

[Hersh]

This has been GMGM's problem all along.

You aren't beating many teams if your defense allows 40 shots on goal.

Good game by Holtby, poor game by the rest.

GMGM needs to focus on defense.

We need Mike Green and Orlov to get back asap. We lose good depth without them and Brooks.

[chipwhich]

We need Mike Green and Orlov to get back asap. We lose good depth without them and Brooks.

They better return soon and make the playoffs. I expect a fire sale at the trade deadline if this team doesn't get it together.

[Hersh]

They better return soon and make the playoffs. I expect a fire sale at the trade deadline if this team doesn't get it together.

Why would you fire sale this team? and who would go in your fire sale?

[chipwhich]

Why would you fire sale this team? and who would go in your fire sale?

It's getting to the point of critical mass. You either win, or blow it up and start over. OR hire a new GM and a coach that can take them to the promised land.

You can't keep rolling out Ovie, Green and company and sell the fans on the team.

Green has become Mr. Injury, and isn't a playoff defenseman.

Nobody on this team is untouchable.

[DC9]

Seven Nation Army belongs in Baltimore with other stupid things like saying "Oh!" During the national anthem and pronouncing the word "crab cakes" strangely. I don't think Washington teams should pick up traditions of another city.

No it doesn't. Penn State has used it for years as does several European soccer teams. For years.

[lovetoaster]

No it doesn't. Penn State has used it for years as does several European soccer teams. For years.

Yep. People are claiming that Ravens fans "invented" it. Not so fast; it has been going on for quite some time elsewhere.

[KDawg]

After watching a healthy portion of that game last night, you guys have a defense like ours... Non existent. Although I think we have different issues. Our defenders can't keep a puck on their stick for anything. A lot of yours don't look like they're even interested in playing D.

[skinsfan_1215]

Honestly I'm kind of changing tune from where I was a couple weeks ago. I don't think we're that far off, and no fire sales are needed at this point. I do think we'll need at least one significant upgrade on D to become a top tier team, but the young talent at F we should have coming in next year gives me a lot of hope. Right now, just make sure you lock up Ribeiro long term and you're in good shape.