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Team: 2020-21 Washington Capitals
Initial Creation Date: Sep. 13, 2020
Published: Sep. 13, 2020
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LTIR guys start in minors as call-ups who know the system. Zacha included to balance value and cap, and because Eller is too good to play 4C, but so is Staal.
Free Agent Signings
RFAYEARSCAP HIT
3$750,000
2$800,000
2$800,000
3$1,200,000
UFAYEARSCAP HIT
3$750,000
2$750,000
1$1,000,000
1$3,000,000
Trades
1.
WSH
  1. Åberg, Pontus [RFA Rights]
PIT
  1. 2021 7th round pick (WSH)
2.
NSH
  1. 2022 1st round pick (WSH)
3.
MIN
  1. Kempný, Michal
  2. 2021 2nd round pick (WSH)
4.
5.
6.
WSH
  1. 2021 5th round pick (PHI)
7.
WSH
  1. Carter, Jeff ($2,100,000 retained)
LAK
  1. 2022 2nd round pick (WSH)
Buried
DraftRound 1Round 2Round 3Round 4Round 5Round 6Round 7
2021
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2022
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2023
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ROSTER SIZESALARY CAPCAP HITOVERAGES TooltipBONUSESCAP SPACE
22$81,500,000$72,436,242$419,749$600,000$9,063,758
Left WingCentreRight Wing
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$9,538,462$9,538,462
LW
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UFA - 1
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$3,900,000$3,900,000
C
M-NTC
UFA - 5
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$5,166,667$5,166,667
RW
M-NTC
UFA - 4
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$3,350,000$3,350,000
LW
UFA - 1
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$9,200,000$9,200,000
C
NMC
UFA - 5
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$5,750,000$5,750,000
RW
M-NTC
UFA - 5
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$1,000,000$1,000,000
RW, C, LW
UFA - 2
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$1,625,000$1,625,000
C
M-NTC
UFA - 1
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$800,000$800,000
RW, LW
UFA - 2
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$1,500,000$1,500,000
RW, LW
UFA - 3
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$2,250,000$2,250,000
C, LW
UFA - 2
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$536,364$536,364
RW, C
UFA - 2
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$800,000$800,000
C, RW
UFA - 1
Left DefenseRight DefenseGoaltender
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$3,000,000$3,000,000
LD
UFA - 4
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$8,000,000$8,000,000
RD
M-NTC
UFA - 6
$1,000,000$1,000,000
G
UFA - 2
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$3,750,000$3,750,000
LD/RD
UFA - 2
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$4,500,000$4,500,000
RD
UFA - 2
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$925,000$925,000 (Performance Bonus$600,000$600K)
G
UFA - 1
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$1,200,000$1,200,000
LD
UFA - 1
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$2,500,000$2,500,000
RD
UFA - 3
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$1,700,000$1,700,000
LD
NTC
UFA - 1
ScratchesInjured Reserve (IR)Long Term IR (LTIR)
$750,000$750,000
C, LW
UFA - 1
$750,000$750,000
RW, LW
UFA
$750,000$750,000
RD
UFA - 1

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Sep. 13, 2020 at 8:14 p.m.
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The Kings would probably do that, but why would Washington go for that?
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Sep. 13, 2020 at 8:27 p.m.
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Edited Sep. 13, 2020 at 8:35 p.m.
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The Kings would probably do that, but why would Washington go for that?


Thanks. It's building off a hypothetical where the Caps hire Laviolette and he wants his old guys. I personally think Panik is deeply underrated and could get 50 points on LA's top line/PP1, and get flipped for another 1st, if they wanted, so I went back and forth on asking for a 2nd or 3rd back, but decided it was easier to just offer a great deal that built up the type of roster set out in the title, adding a leader from each of Laviolette's good postseasons, and show that it could be done.
Sep. 13, 2020 at 8:37 p.m.
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Quoting: Eli
Thanks. It's building off a hypothetical where the Caps hire Laviolette and he wants his old guys. I personally think Panik is deeply underrated and could get 50 points on LA's top line/PP1, and get flipped for another 1st, if they wanted, so I went back and forth on asking for a 2nd or 3rd back, but decided it was easier to just offer a great deal that built up the type of roster set out in the title, adding a leader from each of Laviolette's good postseasons, and show that it could be done.


I think the Kings would trade Carter with 50% retention for a 2nd round pick, so unless you think Panik has negative value, you'd probably be better off trading him elsewhere and getting something in return.
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Sep. 13, 2020 at 8:39 p.m.
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I think the Kings would trade Carter with 50% retention for a 2nd round pick, so unless you think Panik has negative value, you'd probably be better off trading him elsewhere and getting something in return.


That sounds great! Thank you so much!
Sep. 13, 2020 at 8:40 p.m.
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NSH declines. Ekholm alone is worth a 1st+.
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Sep. 13, 2020 at 8:42 p.m.
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NSH declines. Ekholm alone is worth a 1st+.


Thanks. What's Jarnkrok's availability/return?
Sep. 13, 2020 at 8:53 p.m.
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Thanks. What's Jarnkrok's availability/return?


I could see Jarnkrok being made available. His value is probably around a 2nd or a 3rd+. If he gets traded I think it's more likely to be in a hockey trade, instead of for picks though. Due to his cheap contract and ability to play any forward spot his value to NSH probably slightly outweighs his trade value .
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Sep. 13, 2020 at 8:54 p.m.
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I could see Jarnkrok being made available. His value is probably around a 2nd or a 3rd+. If he gets traded I think it's more likely to be in a hockey trade, instead of for picks though. Due to his cheap contract and ability to play any forward spot his value to NSH probably slightly outweighs his trade value .


Thanks. That makes sense. I wonder if something like Richard Panik and a 4th could get close?
Sep. 13, 2020 at 9:02 p.m.
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Thanks. That makes sense. I wonder if something like Richard Panik and a 4th could get close?


I'm not sure where Panik would fit into the lineup. NSH's bottom six is looking pretty full. 3rd pairing is one of their weaknesses, so I think Jensen would be of interest to them.
Sep. 13, 2020 at 9:53 p.m.
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Quoting: gmgb
I'm not sure where Panik would fit into the lineup. NSH's bottom six is looking pretty full. 3rd pairing is one of their weaknesses, so I think Jensen would be of interest to them.


Lots of Caps fans dump him for a pick in ACGMs, but I think Jensen's unlikely to be traded due to finishing the year strong, being the team's best PKer, and being one of the only 2 NHL-quality RHD in the organization. What about Siegenthaler though? If the Caps re-sign Dillon I think he becomes expendable.
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Sep. 13, 2020 at 10:06 p.m.
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Lots of Caps fans dump him for a pick in ACGMs, but I think Jensen's unlikely to be traded due to finishing the year strong, being the team's best PKer, and being one of the only 2 NHL-quality RHD in the organization. What about Siegenthaler though? If the Caps re-sign Dillon I think he becomes expendable.


Fair enough. The things you like about Jensen are reasons why I'd like to see him in NSH. Can't say I've really watched/noticed Siegenthaler, so I don't have an opinion on him. I'd prefer to add an RD instead of an LD though.
Sep. 13, 2020 at 10:29 p.m.
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Quoting: gmgb
Fair enough. The things you like about Jensen are reasons why I'd like to see him in NSH. Can't say I've really watched/noticed Siegenthaler, so I don't have an opinion on him. I'd prefer to add an RD instead of an LD though.


Siegs logs a ton of minutes on the PK (11th in the NHL in SH TOI this year), which is impressive considering how young he is, and has the prototypical size for a stay-at-home defenseman though he doesn't use it as much as I'd like. He's not as good at even strength as Jensen IMO, but he'll definitely be cheaper. Realistic projection for him is a 2nd pairing defensive-defenseman, like Brendan Dillon with less of a physical game. Also, he's Swiss, so it'd be pretty cool if he got to play on a team with Josi and Weber. I think Siegs and Josi will probably be the top pairing for the Swiss team at some point in the future.
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Sep. 13, 2020 at 10:49 p.m.
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Siegs logs a ton of minutes on the PK (11th in the NHL in SH TOI this year), which is impressive considering how young he is, and has the prototypical size for a stay-at-home defenseman though he doesn't use it as much as I'd like. He's not as good at even strength as Jensen IMO, but he'll definitely be cheaper. Realistic projection for him is a 2nd pairing defensive-defenseman, like Brendan Dillon with less of a physical game. Also, he's Swiss, so it'd be pretty cool if he got to play on a team with Josi and Weber. I think Siegs and Josi will probably be the top pairing for the Swiss team at some point in the future.


If Poile brings Weber back one more time I'm giving up, and becoming a basketball fan.
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Sep. 13, 2020 at 11:05 p.m.
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If Poile brings Weber back one more time I'm giving up, and becoming a basketball fan.


Haha, well Josi would be the main draw. I'm sure Siegs would love the chance to learn from him.
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Sep. 14, 2020 at 5:57 a.m.
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NJD declines.

Take out Zacha. Without him, that’s fine, probability tilts toward NJD. With Zacha, it heavily weights towards Washington.
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Sep. 14, 2020 at 6:51 a.m.
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NJD declines.

Take out Zacha. Without him, that’s fine, probability tilts toward NJD. With Zacha, it heavily weights towards Washington.


Then take out Orlov? smile
Sep. 14, 2020 at 10:27 a.m.
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Then take out Orlov? smile


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.
Sep. 14, 2020 at 11:07 a.m.
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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.
Sep. 14, 2020 at 11:35 a.m.
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Carter probably retires after this trade. I would doubt he would ever want to play for Laviolette nor leave LA to play in Washington.
Sep. 14, 2020 at 11:37 a.m.
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Carter probably retires after this trade. I would doubt he would ever want to play for Laviolette nor leave LA to play in Washington.


^again?

What was so bad about making the FInals in Philly? What's the knock on Laviolette?
Sep. 14, 2020 at 12:11 p.m.
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^again?

What was so bad about making the FInals in Philly? What's the knock on Laviolette?


Carter has said there may not be a city he wants to be traded to outside of LA and that he might just retire if he is traded. This was after being asked about trade rumors at the trade deadline.

I doubt Washington and re-joining Laviolette would be of much interest. I'm not sure there is a heavy fracture between Lavy and Carter. But the Flyers elected culture change in June 2011 and Lavy had to have had some say in that decision.
Sep. 14, 2020 at 12:14 p.m.
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The knock on Laviolette is that does not seem strong and implementing his own system. His best seasons seem to be when he takes over mid-year and just enforces the prior coach's system with some tweaks. His message deteriorates each subsequent year and he's likely gone by year 3.

Lavi's best seasons have seemed to be replacing Paul Maurice in Carolina and first full season following lock-out with new rules, John Stevens in Philadelphia, and in replacing Barry Trotz in Nashville.
Sep. 14, 2020 at 1:07 p.m.
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The knock on Laviolette is that does not seem strong and implementing his own system. His best seasons seem to be when he takes over mid-year and just enforces the prior coach's system with some tweaks. His message deteriorates each subsequent year and he's likely gone by year 3.

Lavi's best seasons have seemed to be replacing Paul Maurice in Carolina and first full season following lock-out with new rules, John Stevens in Philadelphia, and in replacing Barry Trotz in Nashville.


Interesting ideas. Nashville finals were his third year, though.

Quoting: Dmh1055
Carter has said there may not be a city he wants to be traded to outside of LA and that he might just retire if he is traded. This was after being asked about trade rumors at the trade deadline.

I doubt Washington and re-joining Laviolette would be of much interest. I'm not sure there is a heavy fracture between Lavy and Carter. But the Flyers elected culture change in June 2011 and Lavy had to have had some say in that decision.


Yeah, they did trade Carter away. And all they got back was Jake Voracek and the picks to select Nick Cousins and Sean Couturier. I'm not sure that's much of an insult, although I hemmed and hawed about whether to put him on line 3 or 4 above. Carter might still be better than Sprong, but I'd rather have each of Carter and Staal mentoring two younger guys than just have them playing together.
Sep. 14, 2020 at 1:44 p.m.
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Interesting ideas. Nashville finals were his third year, though.



Yeah, they did trade Carter away. And all they got back was Jake Voracek and the picks to select Nick Cousins and Sean Couturier. I'm not sure that's much of an insult, although I hemmed and hawed about whether to put him on line 3 or 4 above. Carter might still be better than Sprong, but I'd rather have each of Carter and Staal mentoring two younger guys than just have them playing together.


At the time of the trade Carter was one of the best young Flyers. The team had gone to the Finals in 2010, and then lost to the eventual champion Bruins in the 2nd round in 2011. They dealt Richards and Carter after that season because of culture change and the need to focus on goaltending (queue the Bryzgalov signing) and trading away Bobrovsky (face palm). Laviolette played a major role in the goaltender carousel that caused Bobrovsky to be traded and the arrival of Bryzgalov. The returns for each traded player was good but neither trade made sense at the time for a contending team with Chris Pronger and Kimmo Timonen both in their mid to late 30's. The insult for Carter wasn't about the return he brought the Flyers but the fact that he was traded when the team had been so close to winning. The window was closing rapidly and the turnover to youth proved slow. Hence since those trades the Flyers have not been a true cup contender since the 2010-2011 season. The closest they have come to that was this past one of 2019-2020.
Sep. 14, 2020 at 1:46 p.m.
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Quoting: Eli
Interesting ideas. Nashville finals were his third year, though.



Yeah, they did trade Carter away. And all they got back was Jake Voracek and the picks to select Nick Cousins and Sean Couturier. I'm not sure that's much of an insult, although I hemmed and hawed about whether to put him on line 3 or 4 above. Carter might still be better than Sprong, but I'd rather have each of Carter and Staal mentoring two younger guys than just have them playing together.


The point of all of this though is that Carter and other veteran players may not be so keen to join Laviolette. He does not leave with the most positive reviews and his coaching style wears players down. That being said, he's probably a good fit for a skilled Washington team trying to put together another 3-4 years of contending before this current group's window closes.
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