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Team: 2019-20 Washington Capitals
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Published: Mar. 9, 2019
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I know everyone is going to go crazy on this because they'll say TOR could go out and trade Nylander for a legit top pairing RHD that's better than Niskanen. Which is totally true. But with this trade TOR gets 2 things: 1) a cheaper top 4RHD with only 2 years remaining AND 2) a top 6 forward to replace Nylander.

1) True, Niskanen isn't as good of top 4RHD that TOR could get for Nylander. But Niksanen can bring that top 4RHD defense TOR desperately needs on a cheap price. If TOR traded for a better player than Niskanen they'll be paying $7M+ probably. Plus Niskanen has years of experience, including a Cup, to playing that defensive shutdown guy. He'd be a perfect match for Rielly. Rielly can do his offensive thing while Niskanen watches the backend (much like Kempny does for Carlson). Or you could go for the shutdown pair of Muzzin-Niskanen. As for his contract, he only has 2 years remaining, which is perfect timing for Liljegren to be ready for top 4. Most likely a trade for a top RHD would cover a lot of years at a higher price. Are there RHD out there that will cost less and have less years that are better than Niskanen? Sure, but good luck finding a team to give one up.

2) Burakovsky won't be a Nylander but you put him in TOR top 6 (I suggest with with Matthews and Johnsson) and PP time he'll get you 55-60 points. Sure Nylander is capable of 70+, but you'll be sacrificing some of those points for much much needed cap space while still getting a great player. Bura has high end speed, skill, and vision, with a hell of a wrister. Sure he isn't having a great year but he's on pace for 30 points in a 82 game playing in just bottom 6 with no PP time and getting a lot of defensive starts. (He's also on pace for 55 points in his last 21 games and a 60 point pace in his last 15 games- he just had a slow start with low PDO). Nylander is on pace for 34 points in 82 games while playing with much better teammates, getting PP time and starting a lot in the offensive zone. Again, Nylander may be better but you'll be saving $4M+ while getting a player that can still really help the team. Is sacrificing 10-20 points worth $4M+? I think for a cash strapped team like TOR it is. Here's how they compare this season:

Burakovsky/Nylander
5v5 Average Time Per Game - 10:42/12:40
5v5 Points Per 60 - 1.99/1.46
PP Average Time Per Game - 0:16/1:52
PP Points Per 60 - 3.43/3.29
5v5 Offensive Zone Starts %: 47.14%/55.06%
2 most common linemates:
Eller-Conolly and Boyd-SmithPelly
Kadri-Brown and Kadri-Marleau

It looks like Bura is producing more at 5v5 and PP even though he's getting less minutes in both than Nylander. Bura is also starting in the defensive way more while also playing with worse teammates.

So to close, sure TOR could go out and get a better dman but Niskanen is still good and he'll save you precious money. All the while you'll also get a young top 6 talent that will be very cheap. Will this happen? Probably not. But don't think it's a crazy no like many will say. It's an actually good deal for both sides when you look into it. WSH gets a bit better offensively while TOR gets much better defensively and saving cap space.
Free Agent Signings
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8$5,250,000
2$700,000
2$1,250,000
UFAYEARSCAP HIT
1$800,000
2$700,000
2$2,000,000
2$2,500,000
Trades
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WSH
  1. Dubé, Dillon
  2. 2019 1st round pick (CGY)
  3. 2020 2nd round pick (CGY)
2.
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  1. Niskanen, Matt ($750,000 retained)
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22$83,000,000$73,321,661$1,150,000$632,500$9,678,339
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LW
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C
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$6,962,366$6,962,366
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$9,538,462$9,538,462
LW
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UFA - 2
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$3,900,000$3,900,000
C
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UFA - 6
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$5,166,667$5,166,667
RW
UFA - 5
$2,000,000$2,000,000
LW, RW
UFA - 2
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$2,415,000$2,415,000
C
UFA - 4
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$5,750,000$5,750,000
RW
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UFA - 6
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RD
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UFA - 7
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$925,000$925,000 (Performance Bonus$550,000$550K)
G
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$1,275,000$1,275,000
LD
M-NTC
UFA - 4
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$2,500,000$2,500,000
RD
UFA - 4
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$1,100,000$1,100,000
G
UFA - 3
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$1,250,000$1,250,000
LD
UFA - 1
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$714,166$714,166 (Performance Bonus$82,500$82K)
LD
UFA - 1
ScratchesInjured Reserve (IR)Long Term IR (LTIR)
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LW
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Mar. 9, 2019 at 3:45 p.m.
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Burakovsky is closer to Brown than Nylander bud. Also we are adding cap hit with this trade which is instant nono. Also Nylander wont be moved.
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Mar. 9, 2019 at 3:59 p.m.
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Actually the "ice on value", it's a very fair trade. But it still leaves the Leafs with a too much cap unless they do a series of other trades. As a Leaf, I'd thinking more along the lines of Jensen and Burakosky or Jensen and picks. But Washington is kinda in a cap dilemma too
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Mar. 9, 2019 at 5:28 p.m.
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Actually the "ice on value", it's a very fair trade. But it still leaves the Leafs with a too much cap unless they do a series of other trades. As a Leaf, I'd thinking more along the lines of Jensen and Burakosky or Jensen and picks. But Washington is kinda in a cap dilemma too


Yeah exactly. I was EXTREMELY surprised TOR didn't trade for Jensen. He would have been perfect with TOR.

Maybe if TOR somehow traded Zaitsev a deal like this could work. But alas.
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Mar. 9, 2019 at 5:37 p.m.
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Yeah exactly. I was EXTREMELY surprised TOR didn't trade for Jensen. He would have been perfect with TOR.

Maybe if TOR somehow traded Zaitsev a deal like this could work. But alas.


They need to trade Nylander for Pesce, thats it
Mar. 9, 2019 at 5:37 p.m.
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Yeah exactly. I was EXTREMELY surprised TOR didn't trade for Jensen. He would have been perfect with TOR.

Maybe if TOR somehow traded Zaitsev a deal like this could work. But alas.


Leafs had already wasted their first round pick on Muzzin, otherwise maybe a Jensen trade was avaialable. Jensen would have nice UFA addition for the Leaf or most teams. I don't blame Jensen for signing early. He's never made big money (by pro athletes standards), so he took a modest contract that will set him up for life. Good for him.
Mar. 9, 2019 at 6:31 p.m.
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Quoting: SammyT_51
Burakovsky is closer to Brown than Nylander bud. Also we are adding cap hit with this trade which is instant nono. Also Nylander wont be moved.


Looking at this season nylander Bura and brown are all pretty comparable players.

In an 82 game season

Brown 28 points
Bura 31 points
Nylander 34 points.

Now nylander is clearly the better player but even in the last month bura has better stats than nylander. I just think it was funny that you used brown as a guy to compare bura to instead... when brown and nylander are very comparable this season.

Just so we are clear nylander previous 2 season are extremely good and he’s a very good player but if we are comparing guys this year they are all pretty similar. Again nylander is better
Mar. 9, 2019 at 6:33 p.m.
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They need to trade Nylander for Pesce, thats it


Why does car break up their elite young and cheap d core for nylander? Pesce contract alone is worth more than nylander.... no way they do a 1 for 1 imo
Mar. 9, 2019 at 6:34 p.m.
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Leafs had already wasted their first round pick on Muzzin, otherwise maybe a Jensen trade was avaialable. Jensen would have nice UFA addition for the Leaf or most teams. I don't blame Jensen for signing early. He's never made big money (by pro athletes standards), so he took a modest contract that will set him up for life. Good for him.


You’re not a fan of the Muzzlin deal? Thought he was a good pick up. Maybe a little steep but addressed an area of need
Mar. 9, 2019 at 6:37 p.m.
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Yeah exactly. I was EXTREMELY surprised TOR didn't trade for Jensen. He would have been perfect with TOR.

Maybe if TOR somehow traded Zaitsev a deal like this could work. But alas.


I’m not big on nylander at all but the value is very fair. Good job.

Also jesen is awesome
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Mar. 9, 2019 at 8:37 p.m.
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Keep Bura. Trade Niskanen for Brown. Nisky RD, top 4, knows how to win. Caps dump salary to resign RFA's. Love Brown's grit.
Mar. 10, 2019 at 5:53 a.m.
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Why does car break up their elite young and cheap d core for nylander? Pesce contract alone is worth more than nylander.... no way they do a 1 for 1 imo


I never said 1 for 1 cause Pesce worth more than Nylander IMO too.
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Mar. 10, 2019 at 9:02 a.m.
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You’re not a fan of the Muzzlin deal? Thought he was a good pick up. Maybe a little steep but addressed an area of need


Although I'm not fanatic about LHD and RHD like so many are, the Leafs seem set on the left side. For depth, would have preferred RHD Jensen or RHD McQuaid at a cheaper price. (both). And I note Grundstrom scored in first NHL game for the Kings. I would have preferred to keep Grundstrom as he was the only high level prospect on wing with size, and he also touch also.
Dubas obviously knows more than us, but with Muzzin and is 4m contract carried into next year, Leafs must know Marleau is going to retire so his 6.25m can be jettisoned next season. And still more cap has to go. Maybe the Wings would never have sent Jensen to the Leafs, cause the Leafs would have likely signed Toronto area Jensen boy to a similar contract as the Caps did.
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Mar. 10, 2019 at 10:20 a.m.
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Although I'm not fanatic about LHD and RHD like so many are, the Leafs seem set on the left side. For depth, would have preferred RHD Jensen or RHD McQuaid at a cheaper price. (both). And I note Grundstrom scored in first NHL game for the Kings. I would have preferred to keep Grundstrom as he was the only high level prospect on wing with size, and he also touch also.
Dubas obviously knows more than us, but with Muzzin and is 4m contract carried into next year, Leafs must know Marleau is going to retire so his 6.25m can be jettisoned next season. And still more cap has to go. Maybe the Wings would never have sent Jensen to the Leafs, cause the Leafs would have likely signed Toronto area Jensen boy to a similar contract as the Caps did.


Didn't realize St. Paul, MN was part of the GTA now. Muzzin deal was for this year and going forward as its pretty obvious Gardiner will be moving on this summer.
Mar. 10, 2019 at 10:26 a.m.
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Didn't realize St. Paul, MN was part of the GTA now. Muzzin deal was for this year and going forward as its pretty obvious Gardiner will be moving on this summer.


Thanks Bill. I had this wrong. Previously I had read (incorrectly of course) that Jensen was born in Burlington Ontario. Thanks for the correction. Now I'm wondering who is this player that was born in BurlingtonHuh?

St Paul is fine city and good people. I'd be very happy if they were part of the GTA.
Mar. 10, 2019 at 10:41 a.m.
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Although I'm not fanatic about LHD and RHD like so many are, the Leafs seem set on the left side. For depth, would have preferred RHD Jensen or RHD McQuaid at a cheaper price. (both). And I note Grundstrom scored in first NHL game for the Kings. I would have preferred to keep Grundstrom as he was the only high level prospect on wing with size, and he also touch also.
Dubas obviously knows more than us, but with Muzzin and is 4m contract carried into next year, Leafs must know Marleau is going to retire so his 6.25m can be jettisoned next season. And still more cap has to go. Maybe the Wings would never have sent Jensen to the Leafs, cause the Leafs would have likely signed Toronto area Jensen boy to a similar contract as the Caps did.


Think the capitals got lucky with Jensen because the wings gm has had a hard on for Bowey for a long time...

No one commented on my post and you are one of the most respect people on this site imo. Would you do this trade ( I’m actually unsure if I would)

Leafs receiving:
Vrana
Djoo
Jaskin
2019 2nd round pick

Capitals :
Nylander
Brown
Mar. 10, 2019 at 11:06 a.m.
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Think the capitals got lucky with Jensen because the wings gm has had a hard on for Bowey for a long time...

No one commented on my post and you are one of the most respect people on this site imo. Would you do this trade ( I’m actually unsure if I would)

Leafs receiving:
Vrana
Djoo
Jaskin
2019 2nd round pick

Capitals :
Nylander
Brown


Thanks for your kind words. I figure if person makes a post or asks question, it's a privilege to share our "allledged" expertise. This way learn about other teams/players. And nice to have good natured banter among hockey fans. For instance, I thought Jensen was a Toronto area boy and Barilko rightly corrected me on this post.

Your trade. I think it's fair. I really don't think the Leafs nee Dojoo or Jaskin if that' too much to give up. The trouble the Leafs have is they have to get rid of cap. And taking on Vrana at 5.25 just might not the the solution. Hey, maybe Nylander , Brown for Jensen and futures. But a team like Washington is kinda in cap situation like the Leafs.
My ideal Nylander trade would be for maybe to a team like Dallas who might want an immediate forward and has cap space. Leafs could receive a prospect(s) or pick(s). That might work best for both teams.
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Mar. 10, 2019 at 11:51 a.m.
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Quoting: palhal
Thanks for your kind words. I figure if person makes a post or asks question, it's a privilege to share our "allledged" expertise. This way learn about other teams/players. And nice to have good natured banter among hockey fans. For instance, I thought Jensen was a Toronto area boy and Barilko rightly corrected me on this post.

Your trade. I think it's fair. I really don't think the Leafs nee Dojoo or Jaskin if that' too much to give up. The trouble the Leafs have is they have to get rid of cap. And taking on Vrana at 5.25 just might not the the solution. Hey, maybe Nylander , Brown for Jensen and futures. But a team like Washington is kinda in cap situation like the Leafs.
My ideal Nylander trade would be for maybe to a team like Dallas who might want an immediate forward and has cap space. Leafs could receive a prospect(s) or pick(s). That might work best for both teams.


I think the leafs could bridge Vrána for 3mx2 years. And djoo is a solid 3rd pairing dman that would cost 1.5m. I think djoo could turn into a Nate Schmidt type guy. Lead the ahl in points for dmen a 2years ago. Either way I don’t see the caps trading Jensen. He fits great into our top 4. I bet Niskanen is traded in the off season
Mar. 10, 2019 at 2:09 p.m.
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Trade value is about perception. Perception is that Burakovsky sucks. Niskanen is also viewed as a guy who's declining rapidly. Toronto already has an expensive anchor on their third pair. Why add another?
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