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By: Report: Capitals set to re-sign Eric Belanger | Hockey Independent

Report: Capitals set to re-sign Eric Belanger | Hockey Independent — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 21:03:29 +0000

[...] In my recent post about the Caps depth chart at center, I wrote about how Fleischmann will most likely get his shot as a full time center with the Caps. Flash would be slated to fill the center role on the second line, most likely with Alex Semin and a combination of Brooks Laich and Eric Fehr on the other wing. Trading Fleischmann in exchange for defensive help and defensive depth would certainly be in the Capitals advantage. [...]

By: Jeremy Scriven

Jeremy Scriven — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 13:55:26 +0000

I like Perreault on the third line. He is fast and high energy, which will matchup well with Chimera’s speed. I think he’ll compliment Eric Fehr’s scoring touch. I’d rather have Fehr with someone who can pass the puck. I don’t see that as Steckel’s strong suit.

By: Jeremy Scriven

Jeremy Scriven — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 13:50:41 +0000

Fred, exactly. God forbid Backstrom is forced to miss any extended period of time, the Caps are really in trouble down the middle. I supposed Flash would then potentially land on the top line with OV and Knuble. Perreault or Laich could move to the 2nd spot. As for Varly and Nuevirth – I anticipate the Caps doing what the hawks did a year ago. It will be a tandem, until one of them shows they can be the team’s number 1.

By: Fred Poulin

Fred Poulin — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 13:01:46 +0000

Perreault would be fine as a 3rd line center if the 2nd line center was not Flash. What happens if Backstrom goes down with an long-term injury? Their lack of depth will bite the Caps in the ass this season, especially in net. Varly and New won’t do the job consistently.

By: Kevin G

Kevin G — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 03:23:59 +0000

Kevin G thinks MP is serviceable, but prob on the 4th line. He’s so small. Move Stecks to the 3rd and live with Flash for now, unless GMGM has something in the works.

By: Jeremy Scriven

Jeremy Scriven — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 20:11:12 +0000

I can’t disagree with you. It’s as if Perreault was running on pure adrenaline when called up. When the adrenaline wore off, so did his game. At this point, I’m chalking it up to lack of experience. As he gets more games under his belt, his consistency should improve. He’s still an incredibly young player. What would be better would be a veteran center who could take Perreault under his wing as he matures.

By: Push

Push — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 18:06:10 +0000

Perreault’s lack of staying power is a major concern. It did seem like he ran out of gas as time went on during his NHL stint last year. The -4 and the poor Corsi are also a bad sign. Not that I don’t want him to succeed but its not a sure thing at this point.

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