tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5008716461062042684.post7410191436823903932..comments2023-09-26T04:19:35.981-04:00Comments on DC Landing Strip: Secret Success Factors in the Stanley Cup Playoffs - Are the Caps Doomed?Alex Reedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15995856053419005205noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5008716461062042684.post-78340723253232666202010-04-18T07:22:55.691-04:002010-04-18T07:22:55.691-04:00How much of the caps goal differentials is a facto...How much of the caps goal differentials is a factor of simply great offense? Aren't their best defenseman known more for their offensive prowess and dangerous injury cart driving?<br /><br />Crackpipe, show me some statistics on how this defense fares against others now. Fuck historically. They aren't playing the 2001 Canucks or the '93 Red Wings. Can their defense hold its own?SlapshotMeatnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5008716461062042684.post-20163136022541812002010-04-17T16:39:26.458-04:002010-04-17T16:39:26.458-04:00The one thing I'd say is that when looking at ...The one thing I'd say is that when looking at the regular season, two things aren't taken into account: injuries and trades. Detroit was steamrolled by injuries early in the season and, when finally healthy, played classic Red Wings hockey. Additionally, acquiring a guy at the trade deadline can completely transform a team, for better or worse, so evaluating a team's regular season in its entirety (as opposed to consisting of various stages) isn't flawless.<br /><br />Otherwise, great stuff MC.Alex Reedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15995856053419005205noreply@blogger.com