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Based on What Maclellan Said

Created by: krakowitz
Team: 2020-21 Washington Capitals
Initial Creation Date: Aug. 22, 2020
Published: Aug. 23, 2020
Salary Cap Mode: Basic
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Left Handed
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Right Handed
Position
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Max Perf. Bonus
Expiry Status
Term Remaining
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Waivers ExemptMcDavid, Connor
$12,500,000 (Performance Bonus$250,000)
C
NMC
UFA - 5
Description
This is more on the coaching staff than it has been on the players, and it's been that way all year. It's evident that Reirden couldn't get the best out of this group when it mattered most, and our power play is completely stale and predictable. Bringing in a new voice, preferably Gallant, can help us play with the pace and structure that we have the personnel for. He seems like a guy that could get the most out of Kuznetsov, seeing as he's been the scapegoat for what happened against the Islanders. I'd also like to see us bring Boudreau back as an assistant to Gallant, as he's another guy that's always been able to get the best out of a mediocre group

In terms of roster changes, I'd like to see us bring in Sami Vatanen to be our second pairing RHD. He's great at exiting his own zone, evading the forecheck and skating the puck up the ice, which is where the Islanders were really able to get to us. Him and Orlov could be a fantastic second pairing for us to play in all situations. If we want more of a shutdown option, we should be able to get Tanev for a similar price tag, probably a bit less

I was debating a lot on whether Kempny or Jensen should be the one to go. Based on how they played in the bubble, I settled on Kempny, but it was tough. The spot next to Carlson is going to be something to keep an eye on. Right now I think Siegenthaler starts there, but it wouldn't surprise me to see a deadline acquisition take that spot

I think we need a veteran goalie to 1B with Samsonov next year. Based on what's available in the UFA market, I like Crawford as the best fit, but someone like Halak or Khudobin also works. Vanecek needs a few games next year, so hopefully we can get a split like 45/30/7.

Some sort of change in the forward group seems like a smart idea after how flat everything went in the bubble. The bottom six didn't generate anything for us, and we need some sort of spark. Puljujarvi makes sense for a lot of reasons. He can start the season on the third line with Eller and Hagelin and jump up to the top six if/when Oshie gets taken by Seattle. The potential return for him is kind of a crapshoot to project, so I went with something basic that can benefit both sides. He has a ton of potential and could give us the bottom-six boost that puts us over the top.

I don't think McMichael is quite ready yet. If he can go back to the OHL, dominate at both ends of the ice and lead the World Junior team (where he has a good shot at being captain), he'll be much more prepared and can slide into the top nine next year.

Fehervary is ready for a full-time role. He looked so good in Game 3, I want to see more of him this year. I think the spot next to Carlson will be his at some point, but not quite yet. Alexeyev should also get some games in, he should be ready for a full-time roll the following year.


While we do have some money left over, we can't give out any more multi-year deals. With Ovechkin, Vrana and Samsonov all needing new contracts at the end of the season, the extra ~1.6M we have will be a big help next offseason.
Free Agent Signings
RESERVE LISTYEARSCAP HIT
3$1,500,000
RFAYEARSCAP HIT
2$850,000
2$1,000,000
2$800,000
UFAYEARSCAP HIT
1$3,000,000
6$5,133,000
Trades
1.
WSH
  1. 2020 3rd round pick (CGY)
2.
WSH
  1. Puljujärvi, Jesse [Reserve List]
EDM
  1. Johansen, Lucas [RFA Rights]
  2. Pánik, Richard
  3. 2020 3rd round pick (ARI)
Buried
DraftRound 1Round 2Round 3Round 4Round 5Round 6Round 7
2020
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2021
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2022
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ROSTER SIZESALARY CAPCAP HITOVERAGES TooltipBONUSESCAP SPACE
22$81,500,000$71,402,878$419,749$732,500$10,097,122
Left WingCentreRight Wing
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$9,538,462$9,538,462
LW
M-NTC
UFA - 1
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$3,900,000$3,900,000
C
M-NTC
UFA - 5
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$5,166,667$5,166,667
RW
M-NTC
UFA - 4
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$3,350,000$3,350,000
LW
UFA - 1
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$9,200,000$9,200,000
C
NMC
UFA - 5
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$5,750,000$5,750,000
RW
M-NTC
UFA - 5
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$2,750,000$2,750,000
LW
UFA - 3
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$2,415,000$2,415,000
C
UFA - 3
$1,500,000$1,500,000
RW
UFA - 2
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$1,500,000$1,500,000
RW, LW
UFA - 3
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$750,000$750,000
C
UFA - 2
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$850,000$850,000
RW, LW
UFA - 2
Left DefenseRight DefenseGoaltender
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$1,000,000$1,000,000
LD
UFA - 1
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$8,000,000$8,000,000
RD
M-NTC
UFA - 6
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$925,000$925,000 (Performance Bonus$600,000$600K)
G
UFA - 1
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$1,275,000$1,275,000
LD
M-NTC
UFA - 3
$5,133,000$5,133,000
LD/RD
UFA - 1
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$791,667$791,667 (Performance Bonus$132,500$132K)
LD/RD
RFA - 3
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$2,500,000$2,500,000
RD
UFA - 3
$3,000,000$3,000,000
G
UFA - 2
ScratchesInjured Reserve (IR)Long Term IR (LTIR)
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$800,000$800,000
C, RW
UFA - 1
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$863,333$863,333
LD/RD
RFA - 3

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Aug. 23, 2020 at 9:43 p.m.
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I know that we’ve had a good amount of differences on this website but I must say... this was very well thought out and very well done. I would switch sprong to the third line with pool party and Eller. Hagelin to the 4th line. Very good choices for the defense. If you don’t use siegs as the 1LD then sign Gustafsson
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Aug. 23, 2020 at 9:50 p.m.
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I like Kempny, but the Hawks have Keith, Maatta, and de Haan on the left side with Beaudin pushing for a spot. I don’t see any way the Hawks fit him in, that said, I’m sure you could move Kempny for that return pretty easily.

I think Crawford re-signs in Chicago if that’s the price. Based on some of the reports, it sounds like Crawford wants to be the number 1 wherever he plays next year. He would be that in Chicago, and he gets to stay with the team he’s won two cups with. That said, things could change.
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Aug. 23, 2020 at 9:50 p.m.
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I know that we’ve had a good amount of differences on this website but I must say... this was very well thought out and very well done. I would switch sprong to the third line with pool party and Eller. Hagelin to the 4th line. Very good choices for the defense. If you don’t use siegs as the 1LD then sign Gustafsson


I don't think we'd have the money for Gustafsson on a multi-year deal without hurting ourselves next year (we could move Jensen and have a Fehervary-Siegs third pair). He's definitely a good fit tho, but I'd like to see some sort of stopgap before Fehervary takes that spot.
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Aug. 23, 2020 at 9:54 p.m.
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I like Kempny, but the Hawks have Keith, Maatta, and de Haan on the left side with Beaudin pushing for a spot. I don’t see any way the Hawks fit him in, that said, I’m sure you could move Kempny for that return pretty easily.

I think Crawford re-signs in Chicago if that’s the price. Based on some of the reports, it sounds like Crawford wants to be the number 1 wherever he plays next year. He would be that in Chicago, and he gets to stay with the team he’s won two cups with. That said, things could change.


Yeah I didn't put much thought into where he was going, or the return tbh. We mostly just need the money.

I can totally see Crawford resigning. I haven't paid a ton of attention to that situation other than hearing some of the "experts" say that he's probably done. The thought process was that he'd get a chance to win another Cup before retiring within the next couple years.
Aug. 23, 2020 at 10:31 p.m.
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I think you want someone more defensive as your 2RHD with Carlsson on the top pair
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