Wings pass, you can keep panik unless you are paying for us to take him

Wings pass, And Tampa passes for 3x4 Cirelli stays in Tampa.

why not just keep Orlov this year since hes extremely good and trade him next season if Alexeyev looks like h e can play bottom pairing minutes

You've put a lot of thought into this one, good effort. First, I would say they wait until next summer (after the Q season ends) before they sign Hendrix to his ELC. I think they (and the hockey world) want to see if he's recovered and how his game looks first.

As for Panik, I now believe they would have to send a pick or middling prospect (that said team likes) out with him. Caps can't start sending picks out again as they end up short every year. At some point, they have to covet their picks more and just say NO.

I also don't think they move Orlov. I think they might consider it next year if the Ovi and Vrana extensions become too much, and with a flat cap it just might.

I can't see Tampa moving Cirelli, I would be very surprised. They are in deep right now it's true but Tampa always seems to get bailed out by some one. I say let them burn. They should be sending out a Johnson, a Gourd, a Kilorn with pick or prospect or both. Teams should fleece them to help them out but they always seem to find a sucker...

I like your UFA contracts but don't need Maroon. We have some Hershey kids that finally need a shot.

Im just not a big fan of Orlov. I don't expect him to have an "it" factor. But he's such a liability on the defensive side of the ice.

I agree with most of what you've said. But with Boyd now a UFA and not coming back. Who's gonna be the next man up. Gersich hasn't looked good in Hershey. I guess Sprong could be. But he's been awful during his NHL stints. I think Maroon would be a good player to have if they move on from Panik or Hagelin. The caps need an energy guy, and I personally think Maroon could fit that whole.

Are you sure you don't want Panik? I just picked DET because they've got a decent amount of cap space lol.

He’s actually the capitals best overall defensemen.... I would t trade him at all I think he’s really good. Watch him closely this year he’s actually really good

I probably watch like 70/82 regular season games a year. Orlov just doesn't impress me one bit. He'll show spurts of dominance. But for 5.1mil cap hit I expect better from him. With Fehervary and Alexeyev coming up as well. I can see Orlov being very much expendable in the near future.