Bring Back The Bruise Bros

http://www.nbcwashington.com/blogs/capital-games/Capitals-Re-Sign-Braden-Holtby-John-Erskine-To-Two-Year-Extensions.html Good to see Erskine with a regular spot on Washington's defense this year. Adam Oates seems to like what he brings to the table.

Can't find a stream, unfortunately. Was looking forward to watching it. Hell no. You think Franzen is a lazy floater?

He's not nearly physical enough. Always gets beat down low. It's a shame because I've always liked him.

Is White being benched due to poor play, or is a trade in the works? Or is it all mere speculation at this point?

Who's spot will he take?

1. Pavel Datsyuk 2. Henrik Zetterberg 3. Damien Brunner (Likely re-signed) 4. Johan Franzen 5. Valtteri Filppula (FA) 6. Dan Cleary (FA) 7. Todd Bertuzzi 8. Mikael Samuelsson 9. Darren Helm 10. Justin Abdelkader 11. Jordin Tootoo 12. Drew Miller (FA) 13. Cory Emmerton 14. Patrick Eaves 15. Gustav Nyquist 16. Tomas Tatar 17. Joakim Andersson What is the chance that we see a buyout (preferably Samuelsson)? There are simply too many forwards. Who deserves to stay up? Tatar? Andersson? How will we make room for them without buying out Bertuzzi and Samuelsson?

I think Montreal got the best of this trade. Cole had a solid year last year, but has gotten off to a terrible start this year.

David Clarkson has really become a complete player. I've liked him his whole career and knew he had potential to become an offensive weapon. He is #1, if not, very high on my list. A few other guys we need to seriously consider: Ryane Clowe Nathan Horton Brenden Morrow (For the 3rd line replacing Cleary) Douglas Murray Eric Nystrom Kyle Chipchura B.J. Crombeen Brandon Yip Bryan Bickell Nystrom, Chipchura, Yip, Bickell, and Crombeen would be solid upgrades to our 4th line if Miller walks.

I'd be shocked if Burrows fought anyone.

I wonder if Abdelkader and Lapierre go for round 3?

It's at the point where you have to just laugh at the injury situation, otherwise you'll torch your entire neighborhood.

I like what Dorsett brings to the table, but calling for a suspension here is ridiculous. Looking forward to Tootoo/Dorsett next game we play Columbus.

So he's heading down to Rochester?

I feel bad for Datsyuk. At least Babcock has the sense to play Huskins.

This seems fair. Looked pretty intentional to me.

"We like our team"

Colton Orr Patrick Bordeleau Brandon Bollig Jared Boll John Scott Rich Clune Eric Boulton Brad Staubitz George Parros Kevin Westgarth Frazer McLaren Paul Bissonnette Brian McGrattan is another one, but it looks like Rich Clune has knocked him out of Nashville's lineup.

McCormick is a solid 4th liner that can put up some points. He's not gonnna blow anyone away with his offensive production, but he's a good faceoff/PK guy. I'd be really pumped if we picked him up for our 4th line, but it won't happen. Someone will pick him up, though.

Where is Kent Huskins? Quincey needs to sit. Kronwall has looked mediocre, to be nice. At least Kindl is playing solid.

Brunner didn't look good. Got burned on that pinch he made at the point that eventually led to the shorthanded goal.

Nice coverage in front, Kronwall.

Good to see the bottom 6 producing.

Edzo, is that you?

He played well today. Played physical. Wired that game winner.

Ericsson!!!!