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Is this just based on moves this year?
If it is a rating just in general, I am not sure how MacLellan is so low. Yes, he gave up too much in the Mantha trade, but the Caps have been to the playoffs 13 of the last 14 and have 1 cup. Gave up a lot for Shattenkirk (didn't work). But, he has brought in some great, key contributors, including some low-level players who have made huge impacts on seasons in the past (a few recent examples below).
Kempny (trade deadline for a 3rd - ended up being Caps best, or second best, defender during the cup run)
Oshie - not below average during Blues, but still huge for the Caps
Connolly - (below average during Lightning days - came to Caps and was a 20 goal scorer)
Smith-Pelley
Traded Orpik to the Avs to get his huge cap hit off the books. Then resigned him for $4+ mil less
Hathaway
Sprong
Sheary
Yes, I am bias as a Caps fan - but I am not sure how a few GMs are above him (i.e. Flyers, Kings, CBJ - losing Panarin and Bob; ouch, Devils, Ducks)