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Capitalfail67

Caps fan idk why
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Forum: Armchair-GM14 hours ago
Thread: If positional need is the top priority for Calgary in the offseason
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>grobkenwood</b></div><div>Hagelin has more value to the Caps than Panik did. Hagelin actually leads the Caps forwards in penalty killing time on ice per game and still has very solid speed. He also has committed only 6 minor penalties all year and is one of only 4 forwards to play every game for Washington. Panik had already lost his job to Sprong so the comparison is beyond ridiculous.</div></div>

it cost Toronto a first-round in 2020 to dump 6.25million Marleau contract. that was before COVID/ flat cap. Panik deal after this year is 2.75 x 2y = 5.5million in cap during a flat cap era. it would absolutely cost a 1st in a terrible draft to move that type of contract. Leafs moved a 1st in a great draft to dump 6.25m in total dollars. Capitals would more than likely need to add a 1st to move Hags also if they felt the need to trade him. He currently has a role and plays it really well so no reason to move him at all.
Forum: Armchair-GMWed at 5:42 pm
Thread: If positional need is the top priority for Calgary in the offseason
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>sensonfire</b></div><div>I find it funny you're trying to rationalize a bad trade with advanced statistics that don't mean anything.

It doesn't make you smarter than me or anybody else on Capfriendly who thought your team overpaid and got bent over in one big fleecing at the deadline.

It must have been tough being in a tiny minority of people that thought the Caps won the trade.</div></div>

you might not have the intelligence to understand what the stats represents but long story short Mantha plays a better 200 foot game. Mantha gives up way less scoring opportunities while being able to produce a similar amount of points. if you cant understand that then its not my fault. Capitals also gained cap space that is going to be necessary to resign Ovi this summer. to say Washington lost this trade is premature and idiotic. What if they win the cup this year and Mantha scores 30points did they "overpay"? trying to rationalize you opinion on this site based off other peoples opinion is hilarious bc 90% of the people on here arent bright lol.... 2 years ago Tom wilson was a 4th liner... now those same people are trading Nylander for him lol
Forum: Armchair-GMWed at 4:59 pm
Thread: If positional need is the top priority for Calgary in the offseason
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>sensonfire</b></div><div>A Gaudreau trade with Washington is considered if Ovechkin does not re-sign with Washington.

If Ovi does re-sign, forget this post even happened.


You probably thought the Anthony Mantha trade was a ridiculous overpayment as well.

I'm here to tell you that "ridiculous overpayments" can happen again and they do.

You might absolutely hate them but your GM is obviously willing to make them when an opportunity presents itself, as shown with the Mantha trade.


Also, when the Coyotes traded for Taylor Hall, they overpaid.

The Gaudreau trade is a template based on that, nothing more.


Also, this post is more about what Calgary's positional needs are than about trading Gaudreau to Washington.

So, calm down :/</div></div>

i actually thought the Mantha trade was fantastic. Capitals dumped 2.75m in cap and got a better player... Panik probably cost a 1st to dump and Vrana + 2nd = Mantha. By that logic Capitals should trade Eller for Tkachuk Andersson and Zary since "overpayments" happen lol
Forum: Armchair-GMTue at 12:36 pm
Thread: Top 10 in the league
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Lenny7</b></div><div>I actually think the whole "The North is lackluster!" argument is laughable. Toronto, Edmonton and Winnipeg are playoff teams in any division. Montreal likely spends the season challenging for a wildcard most of the year in their actual division as well. To discount the division when you can easily point to the West (LA, ANA, SJ, ARI, STL), the East (Guaranteed wins in Buffalo and NJ), and the Central (Detroit, Columbus and Chicago) as being equally bad is a weird way to look at things. Not to mention the f*cking travel that these teams have had to put up with.</div></div>

The North has the highest expected g/60... Long story short the North high activity low defense .... 0 of those teams were playoff teams last year besides the Habs? Put NJD in the North and i bet you t hey contend for a p layoff spot impossible to prove but to say"Toronto, Edmonton and Winnipeg are playoff teams in any division" no they arent lol

Washington
NYI
Pittsburgh
Boston

they dont make it in past these teams....

Tampa
FLorida
Carolina

both east sides looks like 1 spot could be open.... East division is more low event high defense... playoffs type hockey

BUT to each their own
Forum: Armchair-GMSat at 1:11 pm
Thread: Ovi Next Year
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>pharrow</b></div><div>I don't think I've ever seen the two of them together for anything. Not training, social media nothing.
So I think it's hard to say they are "friends." MacKinnon and Crosby are friends, they train together etc... I odn't think there is any part there to suggest that.
I think they tolerate each other, as they both know they have to play for team russia. That doesn't mean they like each other, it just means neither say it. Given the crap that happens on the ice between these two teams, you'd be hard pressed to say these two are even friendly. I don't think they want to be around each other a full season. I think both realize that would just make things worse. Both guys want the puck. I don't think either wants to give it up for the other. Malkin already has to deal with being on the same team as Crosby, I don't think he wants to deal with that too.
This is something fans assume that they'd want to play together. I think it's different as the player.</div></div>

literally after Ovechkinscored #700 “I hope we talk a little bit after tomorrow maybe after game,”

https://novacapsfans.com/2019/05/24/tracing-the-history-of-alex-ovechkin-and-evgeni-malkin-as-teammates-linemates-and-roomates-a-long-and-winding-and-sometimes-bumpy-road/

this will give you a timeline and everything
Forum: Armchair-GMFri at 3:18 pm
Thread: Mantha Mania
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>BIGRUSS62</b></div><div>I think one of the biggest things to consider when evaluating this trade (and really all the Trade deadline moves) is what it tells you about the overall league and its current market, and imo that is with this flat cap moving big and or overvalued contracts and is going to be very expensive for the foreseeable future along with the fact that the cost of trading for and or signing good players has dropped significantly. Look at the cost of signing Sheary (1.5 AAV) in the pre-covid market there is no way he takes that offer with the season he is having. I wouldn't be surprised if Yzerman would have done Mantha for Vrana straight up (or closer to it) but he knew he could charge a very hefty premium to take Panik. Another thing to consider is that a 1st round pick this year, especially a later 1st round pick, isn't as valuable as this draft is going to be a far bigger crapshoot because scouting for it is so tough.</div></div>

15:55tio 31.82CF% 37.50FF% 40.71 xGF% one goal.... this could also be a big reason why Vrana was moved.
Forum: Armchair-GMFri at 2:26 pm
Thread: Mantha Mania
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>BIGRUSS62</b></div><div>I think one of the biggest things to consider when evaluating this trade (and really all the Trade deadline moves) is what it tells you about the overall league and its current market, and imo that is with this flat cap moving big and or overvalued contracts and is going to be very expensive for the foreseeable future along with the fact that the cost of trading for and or signing good players has dropped significantly. Look at the cost of signing Sheary (1.5 AAV) in the pre-covid market there is no way he takes that offer with the season he is having. I wouldn't be surprised if Yzerman would have done Mantha for Vrana straight up (or closer to it) but he knew he could charge a very hefty premium to take Panik. Another thing to consider is that a 1st round pick this year, especially a later 1st round pick, isn't as valuable as this draft is going to be a far bigger crapshoot because scouting for it is so tough.</div></div>

well said.. i agree with you
Forum: Armchair-GMApr 14 at 3:37
Thread: Expansion draft
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>pharrow</b></div><div>there is a very strong argument though that he gets more help than anyone in the whole league to hit those numbers. On top of it, there is an additional argument that past performance does not guarantee future results. In 4 years will Ov be a 40+ goal scorer?
Because you are paying him to be.
So yeah he nets 40+ goal a season, but he's clearly got declining play. He hasn't had a FF above 50% since 15-16.
only 1 x in the past 5 years a corsi over 50%.
Last year was the first time in the last 6 years or something he finished a - player on the ice in 5v5 play.
So as much as he scores goals still, there is a reality that you are not getting a 10.5 mil x 4 player here.
That would be like the penguins saying they should pay Malkin 9.5 again when his contract ends. I like the guy and all but he's not worth 9.5. Even if he's still performing.
At some point you have to make the best decisions to win. The reality is at 36, he should be making a lot less than 10.5. Not only to bring in help to win, but because things are clearly in decline.
It's not like there aren't other guys in the league at 40 goal paces making far less. Pasta and Jake in this new metro division alone meet that and they are in the 6 range.
Now you can say they weren't UFAs, but I counter with they aren't 36 years old either.</div></div>

Penguins need to sign Malkin if they want to keep their window open. Hes bonified superstar and i doubt they let him walk. he will likely ask for similar money and get it... that imo. Jake signed a very friendly deal and PAsta wasnt who he is today when he signed that deal. idk i wish his deal would be 8m but its unlikely
Forum: Armchair-GMApr 14 at 2:23
Thread: Mantha Mania
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Kylonetic8</b></div><div>I, at first, thought this trade was awful for the Caps and my eyes lit up and head reared back when I saw it. However, after researching Mantha, looking at his highlights and seeing him on 2LW with Backy and Oshie...that second line with him could be absolutely ****ing terrifying to teams in the playoffs, which it wasn't with Vrana. Mantha's combination of speed and size is impressive. He's now our best winger not wearing #8, and his style seems to mesh beautifully with Oshie and Backy.

So yeah, if the Caps go deep this year and Mantha has a post season worth remembering, this trade will have been justified. Let's remember, Vrana has been a literal 0 in the last two post seasons, it won't be hard for Mantha to outperform that.</div></div>

Dsp and Vrana had a similar playoff when they won....both had 8 points. Vrana was always a non factor when it mattered so Mantha will just need to produce better than a 4th liner in the playoffs to outdo Vrana. 0 points last 2 playoffs
Forum: Armchair-GMApr 14 at 2:15
Thread: A short term boost
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Kylonetic8</b></div><div>How did they do that? The guy has been great on a team with awful support.

You could make that same argument with the Mantha and Vrana swap. Mantha is a loser and Vrana is a cup winner. They did it anyway.

Kuzy hasn't been that cup run guy for over 2 years now. He's probably never going to be that again. Eichel is the better player.

Is this an overpay? In my opinion, yes it is. However, BUF fans can't complain with the way I set it up. It's Caps fans that are. So the truth lies somewhere in between.</div></div>

Vrana had 8 points during the cup win and 0 since winning lol hes hardly a winner. Mantha has the exact same amount of playoffs points as Vrana the last 2 years... not the same

Kuzy last 3 years in the playoffs

24gp 12g 20a 32p
7gp 1g 5a 6p
8gp 3g 2a 5p

his playoff numbers are really good …. why would you trade him? his defensive game looks great this year also. i love Kuzy game and i think hes becoming a better all around player which will be huge in the Caps winning another cup

Eichels wingers are Skinner Reinhart Hall....Cozen hardly scrubs. Buffalo's roster should have made them bubble team but they are losers lol plain and simple


Matthews "elite" center last 2 years playoffs
7gp 5g 1a 6p
5gp 2g 4a 6p