Theoretical Ovi trade

Well I think it is unfair to Buffalo but I also think that ovi evervgets trades. He is the face of the team and has been since he was drafted. If I’m Washington I would seriously consider it. Would be nice to skip the rebuild that is heading their way.

They could get a similar ballpark offer for him next summer, so this isn't worth giving up one more postseason of Ovechkin to get done right away. Also, minor details, but Washington has zero space, be it cap, roster, or contract. They'll pass on Okposo and Pilut. Might take Reinhart for Kempny who is half his cap hit and half his value, and then you''re down to about Ovechkin for Mittelstadt, Olofson, and a 1st. Maybe I'm missing something about Olofson, but I don't think this quite gets them to the table. Build it from their side with the title, "Not Back To Back," if you have questions?

A franchise face like Ovi(or Crosby) is going to demand an overpayment vs skill alone. I would say the following is a ballpark, not because of skill but because of who he is.

J. Skinner (signs extension in DC)
T. Thompson
R. Ristolainen
First RD Pick

For

Ovi + Balancing Salary (ie - Bura hehe) etc

Ovi is and always has been one of my favorite players but I would be absolutely livid if Botterill did this trade. After the past like 10 years of rebuilding and getting younger we trade 6 very solid players/prospects and picks for a 33 year old one dimensional winger??? This trade is just silly. Huge over payment. Makes absolutely no sense. The team is not going to be a serious cup contender til Eichel/Dahlin/Mittelstadt/Asplund etc. are all around 23-27 years old and by then Ovechkin will be like 40. LOL

Big big big big big pass from the sabres