i think its no secret the caps are on the decline, but i could see them make another run at it this year

They looked hot during the regular season but got smashed when they got into the playoffs, all the metro teams are real competitive do not think they have a chance

Lavy always gets immediate results. They'll make the playoffs.

Can't see anyone taking Hagelin.

You're putting way too much stock into what happened in the Covid Cup Playin/Playoffs.

This guy clearly loves the caps

That take on Ovi really is bold and it’s more likely Ovi gets 35 than 18. A lot more likely.

Oldest team in the league are the stars and thats not even close

Ovie will score 50 goals in 48 games. A regular season Covid will probably mean alot of lazy no contact "all star" game competition.

Than Malkin will go to the Kraken and Ovie too....

I have already predicted as much.

Wilson lays 8 hits in a 50 second shift and the caps score. And all your "youth" who play hockey like pansies cry.
Caps make the playoffs. It's like you never watched this team play. When this team wants to win watch out, because if they don't they are going to knock your teeth out. Which is why teams turtle to them all the time.

Some things I'll argue you on:

Samsonov already began skating three weeks ago and is back to practicing, the team knows the degree of the injury, in that he is 100% and it's healed already.

Kuznetsov had 52 points in 63 games in a down year. Unless he gets injured, I don't see how he could ever get less than 50 points, given he always plays on the first PP and plays with Ovi half the time. If the season is limited to 60ish games, maybe in the 50s.

Ovi is one season off of yet another 50+ goal pace (if a full season had happened), and you predict a potential 18 goal season? I don't think he's really a wildcard, maybe he regresses a BIT in goals, but you think he'll go from 48 to potentially not even 20?

I don't know where you are getting that Orlov is a liability... he isn't at all

I'm not even going to bother arguing about your Wilson comment... I understand hatred for Wilson as a player given his history but if you deny his skill and power forward ability in the top 6 you obviously don't know enough about hockey

One year of age does not bring this team from first in their division to missing the playoffs lol. Multiple years away from that imo. Now if you were to say 'if this team doesn't get younger than in 2/3 years they will be a bottom 10 team' I might agree with that statement more

No question. This is a big year for the Caps. It's a make or beak year.

Caps are loaded up front. I'm not a big fan of the bottom 6. Carlson is a beast, Dillon is decent, Orlov is average but after that?? It's tough.Ovechkin is not gonna score 18 goals in 60 games. He's going to score more. As a penguin fan, I hate Wilson to the core. Can't stand him at all. But he's a impact player for Washington. He makes big hits happen in a big game when needed I guess. I think the Caps are just like the Penguins but a year late. This is a huge year for the Capitals. If they don't win this year, then there will be tough decisions made for sure Imo. Oshie will probably be gone. Couple other guys too. We've seen it with PGH. Fleury, Kessel, Hagelin, Hornqvist, Murray, and Schultz are gone. Others as well. Core ages after winning. Just the way it goes.

I think the playoffs were just weird in general. Teams didn't want to be there really.

Also, the Carl Hagelin contract will probably not be taken lol. I don't know if any team would want a 32 year old 3rd line forward. He's still very very fast but not like what he was with us or NYR

This write up made me laugh. Thanks for giving me a good chuckle on a Monday!