- I think Lappierre remains in the org. Not enough depth at forward to necessitate a move and he doesn't have a high enough pedigree/strong enough results to be worth a lot on the open market anyways.
- The forward version of Sandin (in terms of the bet, hopefully not in terms of results so far!) is exactly what I think GMBM wanjts to do. Would love Frost but I think most of the issues between him and Philly have been cleared up and I don't think he'll be available. MIddlestadt I don't know if the caps have what it takes to make a move for. Not sure what other options are out there
- Leonard I think we really have to wait to see how he looks without Perrault/Smith. Not saying he's being carried by them as almost all prospect guy says that he drives a lot of that line, just that the chemistry between them is so good it's tough to know what other situations look like. By second line winger I think more they mean that he's not going to be the best winger on a cup contender -- more of a brady Tkachuk than a Matthew
- Lindholm
- I think changing the scheme hasn't been as important as not having Kuzy ... obviously no one would ever admit that

Should clarify on my first point, I don’t mean out of the org, just not being called up this year so they can see others. Think he’s a top candidate for 3C next season.
Regarding Lindholm, I feel they’ll likely balk at his asking price. Not sure they’re comfortable devoting 9 out of a free 12 mil to him.
I like Mittelstadt as a youth option also.

Should clarify on my first point, I don’t mean out of the org, just not being called up this year so they can see others. Think he’s a top candidate for 3C next season.
Regarding Lindholm, I feel they’ll likely balk at his asking price. Not sure they’re comfortable devoting 9 out of a free 12 mil to him.
I like Mittelstadt as a youth option also.

And the sell off starts. I trust in BMac and will reserve all judgement until the deadline is passed but if all they do is get a late second or two it will be a massive disappointment.

I thought this was exactly what Mantha's return would be...and think it is funny to see on twitter caps fans up in arms about the return (when at the beginning of the season, Mantha was a healthy scratch and would have cost a 2nd to dump lol).

I am really hoping that 2nd is used in a package to get a younger player - similar to last year's TDL

Yea I agree that in a vacuum that's probably the "right" return for Mantha, but at the same time late seconds aren't helping them towards either a retool or a full rebuild.

Would like to see BMac get a little bolder now that his hands aren't tied with the Backstrom and Kuzy situations.

Sandin resigned 5x$4.6m - pretty spot on (honestly slightly under than I thought). Not bad not bad at all.

Like the Protas extension, extremely fair for a guy who is probably a good 4d or below average 3d on a contender. I'm a bit surprised they're going long(ish) with all of these second deals right now and not bridging to try to max out space the next two years, but definitely pros and cons to both approaches.

McM next ...

I am very curious to see what McM comes in at...

I am kinda with you - I thought Protas would get a bride (and honestly I thought he would get around 2m). Unlike some other Caps fans, I thought Protas was give slightly too much.

Sandin extension was spot on imo. Start of the season, I had Sandin 5x5m. With the amount he played this year, I would find it hard to imagine he would take anything less than 4.6m.

It does beg the question now...are we comfortable with Fehevary and Sandin as 1 and 2 LHD...? If the Caps want to be a contending team, I don't know...

what do u guys think of foegele

what do u guys think of foegele

Looking at buying teams+forwards remaining, I have a hard time seeing Dowd getting moved at this point. I have the feeling MacLellan won't move him if it isn't for a 1st, and I don't think the market supports him getting a 1st based on the Mantha, Tarasenko, and Hanifin returns.

Looking at buying teams+forwards remaining, I have a hard time seeing Dowd getting moved at this point. I have the feeling MacLellan won't move him if it isn't for a 1st, and I don't think the market supports him getting a 1st based on the Mantha, Tarasenko, and Hanifin returns.

I think the good thing is he's the only center left now with Henrique and Wennberg off the board. That plus the extra year has proven to carry lots of value among GMs.

Must say I think the Caps should've been in on Hanifin for that price!

Edmundson to TOR

pls be nick rob

3rd and 5th which is pretty good imo