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Washington Capitals signed Darcy Kuemper (5 Years / $5,250,000 AAV)

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Jul. 13, 2022 at 1:59 p.m.
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This is a solid value compared to what was rumored. Jack got exactly what the rumors suggested, so I assumed Kuemper was getting 6 years at over $6M. That makes this a value contract compared to that. Underrated goalie with the only concern being his eye injury, and how it could potentially impact him long term. Overall, Washington waiting to be the last team without a goalie seems to have worked out well, at least compared to what everyone else did.
Jul. 13, 2022 at 2:03 p.m.
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Big win for the Caps, they were in need for a starter badly, and now they've got one, but I can't say I'm a fan of the term.
Jul. 13, 2022 at 2:11 p.m.
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Kuemper >> Campbell for sure


I don't think you're wrong but it's going to be difficult for one side to second guess themselves on this deal. mostly surprised the deals were so close in term/AAV, thought Kuemper would clear $6M easy.
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Jul. 13, 2022 at 3:24 p.m.
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Washington has been Kuemper's expected landing spot for a while, and it's a good deal! The term feels just a little too long but that solid AAV makes up for it. Excited to see how Kuemper does with the Caps.
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Jul. 13, 2022 at 3:49 p.m.
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It’s so surprising that the Stanley Cup winning goaltender got less that 6 Million.
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Jul. 13, 2022 at 4:06 p.m.
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It’s so surprising that the Stanley Cup winning goaltender got less that 6 Million.


Eh he had a bad playoff run, aside from team winning. Seems they won despite him. Plus he's 32 and has had injuries. If it was 4 years I'd be okay with it, but Kuemper had good leverage here, we were desperate and he was basically the only real option for us.
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Jul. 13, 2022 at 4:06 p.m.
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Eh he had a bad playoff run, aside from team winning. Seems they won despite him. Plus he's 32 and has had injuries. If it was 4 years I'd be okay with it, but Kuemper had good leverage here, we were desperate and he was basically the only real option for us.

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Jul. 13, 2022 at 4:07 p.m.
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Eh he had a bad playoff run, aside from team winning. Seems they won despite him. Plus he's 32 and has had injuries. If it was 4 years I'd be okay with it, but Kuemper had good leverage here, we were desperate and he was basically the only real option for us.


But to be fair in my opinion he’s better than Samsonov and Vanecek
Jul. 13, 2022 at 4:09 p.m.
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But to be fair in my opinion he’s better than Samsonov and Vanecek


I would bet solid money on that, especially Sammy. Sammy was trash tbh, so much so that the Caps were fine letting a 25yo RFA first round pick walk for nothing.
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Jul. 13, 2022 at 4:26 p.m.
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Was hoping they would bring back Holtby haha
Jul. 21, 2022 at 1:51 a.m.
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Hakuna Matata
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I feel were gonna see the second coming of Grubauer but who knows

Lets see how he does without the support he got in Colorado
 
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