ott declines

Caps don't need another goalie prospect. Even with a 2026 2nd pick, this trade likely does not happen. My money has Lindgren going to LA.

Why is Lindgren worth more than Pickard to you? He has a worse save percentage, has been terrible the past few weeks, and has no NHL playoff experience.

Tanev may get a 1st at the deadline (I heard some talking heads say CGY was asking 2nd + prospect), but you're adding a top-4 NHL defenseman on a good contract AND a B prospect? How did that seem like a good idea to you?

Your Tarasenko trade looks about right, but Edmonton keeps Janmark and flips a 5th to a third team to retain another 50% on Tarasenko.