If Backy Retires - new

Team: 2022-23 Washington Capitals

Initial Creation Date: Jun. 28, 2022

Published: Jun. 28, 2022

Salary Cap Mode: Basic

This is just a thought here:

1. I would honestly rather sign Trocheck or Copp to be a 2c (Kadri will probably be too expensive), but just playing around with the idea. I don't even know if PLD would sign a long term contract with the Caps since he wants to hit UFA. If he is dead set on not signing an extension, Caps should avoid. Too much to pay for a 1 year guy. Also, the contract for PLD could be way off - truly I do not know.

2. I know a lot of Ducks fans will say that the Gibson trade is not enough. Gibson has been well below average the last few years (actually VV has better numbers the last 2 seasons). A B prospect who is NHL ready, a 1b goalie, and a 1st + 3rd for a goalie who has bad stats - makes sense to me. I wouldn't want to give up more than this - Just go for Varly or Husso if Ducks say no.

3. Wilson will return in Feb - when he does, move Snively down to AHL and AJF to healthy scratch - that creates enough space.

4. Imagine when Wilson comes back - this team would be very dangerous.

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