Edited Sep. 14, 2020 at 11:16 a.m.
Quoting: NHLfan10506
I don't think it fits what NJD needs as a club mid-rebuild. They are looking for young right-shot forwards who can score and young defensive d-men. Zacha is still young and part of their future, even if he stays at 3c.
Makes sense. I agree Zacha is very valuable.
I could see a Subban 50% for Eller trade still working on value if the Caps had other plans at 3C.
Just looking at minutes, plus/minus and even strength points, I think Orlov has been playing at a higher level than Subban the past couple years. Whether Subban bounces back, I can't predict. But right now, I think Orlov is trending steadier. To get him power play points, someone would have to put him on a top power play, but he's decent.
http://www.nhl.com/stats/skaters?reportType=season&seasonFrom=20182019&seasonTo=20192020&gameType=2&position=D&filter=gamesPlayed,gte,1&sort=evPoints&page=0&pageSize=100
If NJ are just 100% focused on continuing to rebuild, then Orlov and Eller wouldn't be pieces in a Subban deal. Kempny finished last year as an occasional healthy scratch but has as many even strength points as Subban the last couple years. He could be included.
I don't think the Caps have a young right shot goal scoring forward besides Tom Wilson, whom they probably aren't trading for the whole league. They have a couple of 30ish right shot goal scoring forwards. They have Brett Leason, Kody Clark, Daniel Sprong, Travis Boyd, and Riley Sutter in development, but no proven NHL superstars under the age of Wilson, Ovechkin, and Oshie. Richard Panik can score goals at right wing, but is almost 30 and shoots lefty.