danjr Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 Wow the guy has 33 wins already. Caps have 31 games left to play. 47 wins is what Luongo got here. Same year Brodeur got his 48. If I recall correctly. If he plays 22 games and wins at his current winning percentage he could easily do it. I think if he is within 5 in his last ten games of the season the team will go for it, instead of resting him. That would be a hell of a record, considering the state of the NHL and resting starters a lot more. I think it would be cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coconuts Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 I think it's doable for sure if he can stay healthy and sustain his current level of play. He's definitely been one of this season's great stories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Korea Bob.Loblaw Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 7 minutes ago, Coconuts said: I think it's doable for sure if he can stay healthy and sustain his current level of play. He's definitely been one of this season's great stories. Washington has been one of this season's great stories. Tanking is for the weak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Vintage Canuck- Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 48-52 range is what I'm predicting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 If he stays healthy, he breaks the record. If he gets to 49, the Caps rest him until the playoffs start though - no sense in grinding him into the dust for 52 wins only to see him cream-crackered in a first round exit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombieksa Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 All I can say is I want Hammer to go there as I would love to see him alongside Ovi and Holtby win a cup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DownUndaCanuck Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 I think it'll come down to the wire. 31 games left, if Holtby plays 20-25 of them you'd expect him to win around 15 of those games, even if he slows down a bit later on in the season. I think it'll come down to that last game. Might not crack 50 but he'll come damn close to tying the record. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winter Soldier Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 2 hours ago, Bob.Loblaw said: Washington has been one of this season's great stories. Tanking is for the weak. I wonder how many people will look at the Capitals this season and ignore the fact that they got there by making good trades, signing solid free agents and developing prospects well and still attribute the team's success to Ovechkin being a first overall pick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thejazz97 Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 21 minutes ago, Winter Soldier said: I wonder how many people will look at the Capitals this season and ignore the fact that they got there by making good trades, signing solid free agents and developing prospects well and still attribute the team's success to Ovechkin being a first overall pick. People probably said the same thing about the Canucks in 2011. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winter Soldier Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 Just now, thejazz97 said: People probably said the same thing about the Canucks in 2011. The sad thing is that I've seen it happen here. "So, we traded for Luongo, got a Selke winning season from 23rd overall Kesler, and signed Hamhuis and Malhotra in the preceding offseason." "Nah bro, Sedins second and third overall." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thejazz97 Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 Just now, Winter Soldier said: The sad thing is that I've seen it happen here. "So, we traded for Luongo, got a Selke winning season from 23rd overall Kesler, and signed Hamhuis and Malhotra in the preceding offseason." "Nah bro, Sedins second and third overall." Wow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toews Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 1 hour ago, Winter Soldier said: I wonder how many people will look at the Capitals this season and ignore the fact that they got there by making good trades, signing solid free agents and developing prospects well and still attribute the team's success to Ovechkin being a first overall pick. It's the same thing as ignoring that they drafted a generational talent with a 1st overall and a #1 center with their 4th overall. Just because they acquired talent through other means doesn't mean that they didn't pick up two crucial pieces from a rebuild. It's generally accepted that you will have to acquire talents through other means than just picking at the top of the draft year after year. Most of the teams that have had Cup success in the cap era have done exactly that. Drafted a couple of core guys at the top of the draft and filled the rest of the core by making smart trades, FA signings and making their lower picks count. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qwags Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 Would certainly be something to see. Would it guarantee Holtby the Vezina? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Losing With Pride Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 Could you imagine if they still had Forsberg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falcon45ca Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 5 hours ago, Captain Woodget said: If he stays healthy, he breaks the record. If he gets to 49, the Caps rest him until the playoffs start though - no sense in grinding him into the dust for 52 wins only to see him cream-crackered in a first round exit. If he gets to 49, I highly doubt Holtby rests till he gets 50. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honeydew Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 9 minutes ago, Losing With Pride said: Could you imagine if they still had Forsberg Oh god that'll be very very deadly for the Capitals if they still had Forsberg in their system. It's not like they're not a deadly team right now but Forsberg would just put them over the top with that offensive ability that he has. But still the Capitals deserve to go far in the playoffs and I'll be cheering them on if no Canadian teams make it towards the playoffs. GO Ovie Go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 1 hour ago, falcon45ca said: If he gets to 49, I highly doubt Holtby rests till he gets 50. If you think the Caps are going to jeopardise their chances of winning the Cup, just so he can get to a round number, you're not thinking strategically. They have a capable backup in Philipp Grubauer, and he also needs games under his belt in case Holtby injures himself and Grubauer gets called into action. Get the record, rest up for the playoffs. Anything else is bad management. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falcon45ca Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 5 minutes ago, Captain Woodget said: If you think the Caps are going to jeopardise their chances of winning the Cup, just so he can get to a round number, you're not thinking strategically. They have a capable backup in Philipp Grubauer, and he also needs games under his belt in case Holtby injures himself and Grubauer gets called into action. Get the record, rest up for the playoffs. Anything else is bad management. Haha, if you think a player and professional competitor is not going to try and take that shot at 50 wins if/when he's at 49, you don't know squat about sports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatedkid666 Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 I imagine he'll be splitting the last half of the season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugor Hill Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 5 hours ago, Winter Soldier said: The sad thing is that I've seen it happen here. "So, we traded for Luongo, got a Selke winning season from 23rd overall Kesler, and signed Hamhuis and Malhotra in the preceding offseason." "Nah bro, Sedins second and third overall." People don't seem to want to acknowledge that it was/is the combination of all these things: internal development, trades and UFA signings. Pretty much every Cup winner is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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