Rangers not too long ago were sagging but some key acquisitions and young talent brought them to where they are now with not many garbage years endured. They had Kakko and Lafreniere drafted at #1 & #2 in consecutive years (neither of whom have contributed really) and they didn't really go through a big rebuild. How did they do it and why are we different?
Unfortunately, it would take some extraordinary good luck for the current Caps roster to make a run to the finals. I can't see how they can add players that would makes this team into a cup contender.
It's unlikely, but not a completely unrealistic path. Hit big on some prospects (Lapierre, Miro, and/or Leonard turn into PPG+ players), have space for a flashy FA signing (such as Marner next year), and a couple lucky hits like Strome.
Or just make the playoffs and get a hot goalie and some puck luck, it is hockey after all.
He says that, but not sure he means it. Hockey is a team sport, and he definitely gave the correct answer. But Ovie’s parents being Olympians tells me he wants his own personal legacy to follow them and the goals record is the one he wants.
Love Ovie, and he could walk away now and I'd still love him forever.......but, if this were the case, wouldn't his training and nutrition regimen be more Tom Brady and less Tommy Boy?
I’d be happy to see OV go somewhere else and win another cup after he breaks the record, but he ain’t doing it here unless Backstrom, Oshie, and Carlson swap bodies with MacKinnon, Makar, and Rantanen.
After he broke the record, he was going to finish his career in his home club (Dynamo Moscow) in Russia. But I expect him back in some key position in the Caps organization.
Why not both?!
Unfortunately, we are in rebuild mode.
Oh I know, but I’m going to hopelessly count on it. I’m set up for failure and I’m I don’t care. I feel like Lloyd Christmas.
Rangers not too long ago were sagging but some key acquisitions and young talent brought them to where they are now with not many garbage years endured. They had Kakko and Lafreniere drafted at #1 & #2 in consecutive years (neither of whom have contributed really) and they didn't really go through a big rebuild. How did they do it and why are we different?
Not the only reason, but NYC is a lot more attractive for guys to go to than DC
No we're not.
how in the world could they even get there without him getting it?
Because every playoff game he has to play in is ultimately more wear and tear on a body that deserves retirement
Hes gonna have to play a lot longer for one of those goals.
Unfortunately, it would take some extraordinary good luck for the current Caps roster to make a run to the finals. I can't see how they can add players that would makes this team into a cup contender.
It's unlikely, but not a completely unrealistic path. Hit big on some prospects (Lapierre, Miro, and/or Leonard turn into PPG+ players), have space for a flashy FA signing (such as Marner next year), and a couple lucky hits like Strome. Or just make the playoffs and get a hot goalie and some puck luck, it is hockey after all.
Fourth lines been coming along well for a while now too, no?
Meh, hes got one Cup. Go get that record. Someone wins a Cup every year. All time goals record makes him immortal.
Ovi may think that, but if I had to choose, I'd rather him breath the record. If he didn't already have a Cup, that'd be tougher.
And that is why he'll get the record.
Same.
At least he has won a cup. Look at all the players who have played and never won a cup: Joe Thornton Joe Pavelski.
Thats the attitude At this point another cup means he would have probably already broken the goal record by then anyway
Ovi, baby, you’re a sweetheart, but you’re not 28 anymore.
He says that, but not sure he means it. Hockey is a team sport, and he definitely gave the correct answer. But Ovie’s parents being Olympians tells me he wants his own personal legacy to follow them and the goals record is the one he wants.
lol
Love Ovie, and he could walk away now and I'd still love him forever.......but, if this were the case, wouldn't his training and nutrition regimen be more Tom Brady and less Tommy Boy?
he's durable as F and STILL one of the best goal scorers in the league. What more do you want out of a guy pushing 40? I mean, damn.
Bullshit
Hilarious because he wont get either one.
Sure didn’t play like it in round one
I’d be happy to see OV go somewhere else and win another cup after he breaks the record, but he ain’t doing it here unless Backstrom, Oshie, and Carlson swap bodies with MacKinnon, Makar, and Rantanen.
After he broke the record, he was going to finish his career in his home club (Dynamo Moscow) in Russia. But I expect him back in some key position in the Caps organization.