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Caps getting cap relief

Created by: steveospeak
Team: 2017-18 Washington Capitals
Initial Creation Date: Aug. 24, 2017
Published: Aug. 24, 2017
Salary Cap Mode: Basic
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Original Team
Waivers Exempt
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Position
Trade Clause
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
The Capitals currently can't field a 23 man roster if they want their top prospect Vrana to be a part of it so someone has to go. Also money will be tight going into next season, showing just how burdensome Orpik's contract is.

This is about putting the best 23 man roster on ice for the 2017/18 season and one that has a chance to fight for the cup. At the same time the idea is to clear some cap going forward so as to not lose Carlson in the offseason and have some cap space to replace Eller.

I am sure Caps fans will balk, but Orpik doesn't have positive value and this team is struggling with him eating so much cap space. By dealing him, the Caps add two quality bottom 6 wingers, plus replace him with McNabb who should offer the same production he does. Additionally these deals leave extra cap room for any in season additions.
Free Agent Signings
UFAYEARSCAP HIT
1$1,250,000
Trades
1.
WSH
  1. Aho, Sebastian
  2. Chimera, Jason
  3. Toews, Devon
  4. 2018 2nd round pick (CGY)
NYI
  1. Grubauer, Philipp
2.
WSH
  1. McNabb, Brayden
  2. 2018 4th round pick (PIT)
  3. 2020 7th round pick (VGK)
VGK
  1. Graovac, Tyler
  2. Hobbs, Connor
  3. Orpik, Brooks
  4. 2018 1st round pick (WSH)
  5. 2020 3rd round pick (WSH)
DraftRound 1Round 2Round 3Round 4Round 5Round 6Round 7
2018
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2019
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2020
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ROSTER SIZESALARY CAPCAP HITOVERAGES TooltipBONUSESCAP SPACE
23$75,000,000$63,843,440$4,978$682,500$11,156,560
Left WingCentreRight Wing
Ovechkin, Alex
$9,538,462$9,538,462
LW
M-NTC
UFA - 4
Kuznetsov, Evgeny
$3,900,000$3,900,000
C
UFA - 8
Oshie, T.J.
$5,750,000$5,750,000
RW
M-NTC
UFA - 8
Vrána, Jakub
$863,333$863,333 (Performance Bonus$500,000$500K)
LW
UFA - 2
Bäckström, Nicklas
$6,700,000$6,700,000
C
M-NTC
UFA - 3
Burakovsky, André
$3,000,000$3,000,000
RW, LW
UFA - 2
Chimera, Jason
$1,125,000$1,125,000
LW, RW
UFA - 1
Eller, Lars
$3,500,000$3,500,000
C
UFA - 1
Wilson, Tom
$2,000,000$2,000,000
RW
UFA - 1
Winnik, Daniel
$1,250,000$1,250,000
C
UFA - 1
Beagle, Jay
$1,750,000$1,750,000
C
UFA - 1
Connolly, Brett
$1,500,000$1,500,000
RW, LW
UFA - 2
Walker, Nathan
$650,000$650,000
LW
UFA - 2
Smith-Pelly, Devante
$650,000$650,000
RW, LW
UFA - 1
Left DefenseRight DefenseGoaltender
McNabb, Brayden
$1,700,000$1,700,000
LD
UFA - 1
Niskanen, Matt
$5,750,000$5,750,000
RD
M-NTC
UFA - 4
Holtby, Braden
$6,100,000$6,100,000
G
M-NTC
UFA - 3
Djoos, Christian
$650,000$650,000
LD
UFA - 2
Orlov, Dmitry
$1,275,000$1,275,000
LD
UFA - 6
Copley, Pheonix
$650,000$650,000
G
UFA - 2
Aho, Sebastian
$770,000$770,000 (Performance Bonus$182,500$182K)
LD
UFA - 3
Carlson, John
$3,966,667$3,966,667
RD
UFA - 1
Chorney, Taylor
$800,000$800,000
RD
UFA - 1

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Aug. 24, 2017 at 4:40 p.m.
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krakowitz
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We don't need to carry 23 guys. We can carry one extra for forward and defense and we'll be fine
Aug. 24, 2017 at 4:42 p.m.
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IslesFan9
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Islanders aren't going into another 3 man goalie wheel. They would have to find a a taker on Greiss. With Soderstrom coming over next year there is no room for Grubauer, even though he would probably be the best of the three.
Aug. 24, 2017 at 5:06 p.m.
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steveospeak
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Quoting: IslesFan9
Islanders aren't going into another 3 man goalie wheel. They would have to find a a taker on Greiss. With Soderstrom coming over next year there is no room for Grubauer, even though he would probably be the best of the three.


Yeah Islanders would need to move a goalie, but the idea was they want to build a contender now in hopes of swaying Tavares, best way to do that is improve in goal.
Aug. 24, 2017 at 5:07 p.m.
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steveospeak
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Quoting: krakowitz
We don't need to carry 23 guys. We can carry one extra for forward and defense and we'll be fine


How many teams roll with a 22 man line-up with zero cap room for improvements and hope to contend. If the Caps seriously try to do that they are screwed this year.
Aug. 24, 2017 at 5:46 p.m.
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ClockReads2113
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Quoting: steveospeak
Quoting: krakowitz
We don't need to carry 23 guys. We can carry one extra for forward and defense and we'll be fine


How many teams roll with a 22 man line-up with zero cap room for improvements and hope to contend. If the Caps seriously try to do that they are screwed this year.


I'm sure there are a crap load in NHL history that won a Cup that way. Really doesn't matter if you have 20 or 23 guys, as long as you can field a good team.
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