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Off-season Expectations

Created by: NoVaSpartan
Team: 2022-23 Washington Capitals
Initial Creation Date: May 12, 2022
Published: May 16, 2022
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Well, I made this a couple days ago in preparation of a Caps loss, but wasn’t expecting to hear about Backstrom. Him possibly being done would throw a wrench in the plans, but it may be a blessing in disguise with the potential cap space saved. This ACGM will be on the premise that he retires or is at least done for quite some time, possibly after the start to next season.

Lapierre starts in Hershey and will be called up at some point this year for injuries. Let him mature a bit in Hershey and then keep him up if he proves himself.

Hopefully the same situation for Iorio as Lapierre, but I sort of doubt it.

Caps pick Miroschnichenko with their 1st pick as a high risk, high reward gamble. He should hopefully be ready before the contending window closes.

For backup, I'd go for Comrie if he manages to somehow slip into free agency, but the more realistic option is Wedgewood. If he struggles, I'd let Fucale or Copley get another shot and if that doesn't work, head to the trade market.

This scenario should leave plenty of space to either make another big move this year or next year after the extensions to Orlov and Fehervary.
Free Agent Signings
RESERVE LISTYEARSCAP HIT
2$925,000
3$925,000
2$925,000
RFAYEARSCAP HIT
2$2,250,000
2$1,750,000
2$950,000
1$950,000
1$800,000
2$975,000
2$825,000
UFAYEARSCAP HIT
2$1,750,000
1$800,000
1$800,000
1$1,000,000
2$1,575,000
2$850,000
1$800,000
5$6,250,000
CREATEDYEARSCAP HIT
Miroschnichenko, Ivan
3$925,000
Trades
1.
WSH
  1. 2022 3rd round pick (BUF)
BUF
  1. Eller, Lars
Additional Details:
Not sure what teams need a 3C so this could be any team, more about simply opening a spot up for others
2.
LAK
  1. 2023 2nd round pick (WSH)
3.
WSH
  1. 2023 2nd round pick (EDM)
EDM
  1. Sheary, Conor
Additional Details:
Loved Sheary, but his value won’t get higher and Washington should look to open more spots for guys like Protas. Edmonton could benefit from some consistent, cheap middle 6 line depth and Sheary fits that bill.
4.
WSH
  1. Portillo, Erik [Reserve List]
  2. 2023 6th round pick (BUF)
DraftRound 1Round 2Round 3Round 4Round 5Round 6Round 7
2022
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2023
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2024
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ROSTER SIZESALARY CAPCAP HITOVERAGES TooltipBONUSESCAP SPACE
23$82,500,000$63,099,167$100,000$82,500$19,400,833

Roster

Left WingCentreRight Wing
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$9,500,000$9,500,000
LW
M-NTC, NMC
UFA - 4
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$3,900,000$3,900,000
C
M-NTC
UFA - 3
$6,250,000$6,250,000
RW, LW
UFA - 8
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$2,850,000$2,850,000
LW, RW
UFA - 2
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$863,333$863,333
LW, C
RFA - 2
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$5,166,667$5,166,667
RW
M-NTC
UFA - 2
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$800,000$800,000
LW
UFA - 2
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$789,167$789,167 (Performance Bonus$82,500$82K)
RW, LW, C
UFA - 2
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$5,750,000$5,750,000
RW
M-NTC
UFA - 3
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$1,750,000$1,750,000
C, LW
UFA
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$1,300,000$1,300,000
C
UFA - 3
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$1,500,000$1,500,000
RW, LW
UFA - 1
Left DefenseRight DefenseGoaltender
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$791,667$791,667
LD/RD
RFA - 1
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$8,000,000$8,000,000
RD
M-NTC
UFA - 4
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$2,250,000$2,250,000
G
UFA - 1
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$1,275,000$1,275,000
LD
M-NTC
UFA - 1
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$2,500,000$2,500,000
RD
UFA - 1
$1,575,000$1,575,000
G
UFA - 2
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$863,333$863,333
LD/RD
RFA - 1
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$2,650,000$2,650,000
LD/RD
UFA - 2
ScratchesInjured Reserve (IR)Long Term IR (LTIR)
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$975,000$975,000
RW
RFA - 2
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$2,750,000$2,750,000
LW
UFA - 1
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$950,000$950,000
RD
UFA - 1
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$9,200,000$9,200,000
C
NMC
UFA - 3
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$750,000$750,000
LW
UFA - 1
Taxi Squad
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$950,000$950,000 ($0$0$0$0)
LD
RFA - 2
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$750,000$750,000 ($0$0$0$0)
G
UFA - 1

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May 16, 2022 at 8:00 a.m.
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If buffalo decides to move someone, I'd be fine with Eller as a 4c.

Fine with the goalie trade too
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May 16, 2022 at 8:43 a.m.
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That's a big risk to take on Nichuskin, I'd also expect Samsonov to get a bit more money. What's with Backstrom on LTIR (though that doesn't affect this ACGM, you have the cap space to activate him)?
May 16, 2022 at 8:52 a.m.
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Doubt the Caps would move Eller if Backstrom is out, they're going to want some experience down the middle.
May 16, 2022 at 8:54 a.m.
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If you have an extra $8M you need to go after bigger fish. Nich won't cost that much neither.
May 16, 2022 at 9:32 a.m.
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Quoting: A_Habs_fan
That's a big risk to take on Nichuskin, I'd also expect Samsonov to get a bit more money. What's with Backstrom on LTIR (though that doesn't affect this ACGM, you have the cap space to activate him)?


Backstrom at his press conference was saying that his hip will never be 100% again, and the way he phrased it has lead people to believe he may not play again. It sounds like he will be having surgery on it, and I wonder if he’ll even be ready come the start of the season. For Cap reasons, DC could send a player down if he comes back before enough LTIR space is accrued should they need to.
May 16, 2022 at 9:36 a.m.
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If you have an extra $8M you need to go after bigger fish. Nich won't cost that much neither.


With Backstrom being uncertain (as I think there’s a possibility that he comes back mid year after hip surgery), I held onto that 8+ mil in the case he returns so that the cap situation isn’t totally screwed. If he retires, then I see them saving a bit of money for Orlov and Fehervary, and going for someone like Trocheck for the 2nd line.

As for Nich, it is a bit expensive for him, but I expect that to be the cost of an open market. Could be wrong, though.
May 16, 2022 at 9:40 a.m.
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Doubt the Caps would move Eller if Backstrom is out, they're going to want some experience down the middle.


Perhaps. I’ve not been a fan of Eller’s play this year, I haven’t been impressed with him in the defensive zone and he wasn’t a great faceoff guy at 49%, so the Caps moving on from him would be the right call in my opinion. It’s tough to lose that experience down the middle but they still have experienced guys like Kuzy and Dowd, as well as Oshie, who has been a center in the past, to teach the rookies.
May 16, 2022 at 11:08 a.m.
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Good with it for Buffalo
May 16, 2022 at 11:44 a.m.
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I would be pretty uncomfortable going with samsonov and wedgewood next year. everything else looks pretty good though
May 16, 2022 at 11:51 a.m.
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>Nathan Gerbe signed at 1 year/800k per year

Ain't no way you're taking our short king away from us, Washington.
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May 16, 2022 at 11:53 a.m.
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>Nathan Gerbe signed at 1 year/800k per year

Ain't no way you're taking our short king away from us, Washington.


Well, nuts. I hoped no one would notice that.

Wanted to get some AHL depth, but I guess I'll have to look elsewhere. frown
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