GDT: PSG1: Predators vs. Capitals. 7PM. First Mariner Arena. Bawlmer. 9.20.2011.

[Dirtbag59]

Originally Posted by txpd

He's still around 225 after the weight loss right? I don't know why but after seeing the pictures I keep on thinking that he looks more around the 190 range.

[Mystlyfe]

Originally Posted by hoopla

So why is it that "nobody suspected him to make the Caps this year?"

Because he's 19 and is listed at 6'1" and only weighs 188.

[txpd]

and when was the last time a junior player made the capitals? backstrom?

[hoopla]

Originally Posted by Mystlyfe

Because he's 19 and is listed at 6'1" and only weighs 188.

Thanks for clarifying my point of him not being strong enough....yet Oh and 188 is ideal weight for his height. Just not ideal for a forward in the NHL. Telling you, come to the training camp next year and watch him do suicides. Both camps, last year and this year - he was dead last. Although the heavier he gets, the slower his skating will be. I'd also watch him at WJC unless Russia cuts him again.

[hoopla]

Originally Posted by txpd

and when was the last time a junior player made the capitals? backstrom?

good point.