Really wondering how the break affects the Capitals. We started out so hot this year the first couple months, but we always seem to go through a down cycle later in the year. Not that I'd call us an old team, but definitely have some older stars that maybe benefited from the break. Dillon and Kovalchuk getting a training camp should help them acclimate, too.
Samsonov hurt somehow, won't be our backup for playoffs. Should be ready for start of next season. In Holtby we trust!
Yeah, wasn't gonna mention that cause I love Holtby but that would make me nervous. Not because I don't think he can handle the pressure, but I think we are gonna see alot of injuries in these playoffs do to the 0 to 100 factor. Depth is gonna be tested big time.
Dougie Hamilton and Brett Pesce look to be out for the play in. I kind of already liked our chances against the Canes but this all seems too perfect so now i'm guessing Canes in 4. Not fooling me. Canes have the depth in any event, but losing those two hurts, especially if it bumps Skjei to the top pair. No way is he keeping up with Panarin, Mika or Kreider. Boston have a few big names not even practicing yet is pretty ideal for everyone too.
Hype is intensifying.
Leafs in 4
Isles in 3
Pens in 4
Jets in 3
Oilers in 4
Nucks in 5
Preds in 5