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Forum: Armchair-GMMar. 28 at 9:20 a.m.
Thread: Next year
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>ClockReads2113</b></div><div>Why are the Caps eating money AND sending a 2nd for a middle 6 winger+3rd? If anything those need to be swapped. Either way, don't think Caps would make that TOR trade.

The VAN trades seems a bit too much. Hronek looks good but his numbers away from Hughes aren't great. I'd still like him but not at that price.</div></div>

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>ClockReads2113</b></div><div>Jensen is a legit top 4 defensive defensemen. On his own he's probably getting a 2nd, especially with money eaten. I like Robertson but he's looking like a middle 6 winger. Caps have plenty of those. They need legit top 6 guys.</div></div>

Agreed - Caps should not be retaining and should certainly not be adding if retention is there for Jensen. Also, I am just not a fan of Robertson so I would prefer the caps stay away in general.

Also agree with the Hronek trade - I like the idea and I really like Hronek, but the Caps are in no position to trade away 1st round picks. Make it a 2nd and I would take that all day.
Forum: Armchair-GMMar. 28 at 9:17 a.m.
Thread: Hronek to the Caps
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Capitalfail67</b></div><div>Capital currently have 5? RSD

Carlson
Jensen
TVR
Bear
Iorio

they have no need for him</div></div>

In this example trade, Iorio would be gone, Bear is in player assistance (which I doubt will go into next year, but my point is there are question marks. Plus he has not played much and when he has, it has not been good), Carlson is staying but getting old, and I expect the Caps to trade 1/2 between Jensen and TVR. So that leaves:

Carlson
Jensen or TVR
Bear (question mark)

Hronek is exactly what the Caps could use - a solid young RHD that will be Carlson's replacement when he retires (I don't see Iorio being that player, but please correct me if you think that is a wrong view). I see this trade very similar to the Sandin trade last year.
Forum: Armchair-GMMar. 27 at 4:20 p.m.
Thread: Hronek to the Caps
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>clinical</b></div><div>WASH declines</div></div>

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>CEO</b></div><div>How good is Iorio regarded? I don't watch much AHL where he's playing but from what I've heard and looking at his stats he seems that he's projected to be a top 4 player within the next 2 years. I thought adding a first would be too steep</div></div>

I actually think the Caps definitely consider this (and that's someone who really likes Iorio). Hronek (at ~7.25m AAV) would be exactly what the Caps need, especially with Carlson getting up there in age. Honestly, I am surprised you didn't add another pick (not a 1st as the Caps are in no position to be getting rid of their 1st round picks).

Regarding Iorio - I still think he has the potential to be a top 4 defender but hasn't progressed as well/fast as I thought he would. I think next year he still could be ready for full-time NHL, but definitely within 2 years. IMO he will be a very solid middle pair RHD.
Forum: Armchair-GMMar. 19 at 10:40 a.m.