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Forum: Armchair-GMOct. 27, 2021 at 12:42 p.m.
Thread: 2016 Kessel trade on steroids
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>NoVaSpartan</b></div><div>I think that what they have right now is still a Stanley cup contending team. I think this team right now is actually quite similar to 2018, with a great top 6, actual depth scoring, Value defense that gets stuff done, and a reliable goalie tandem. I'd rather have pieces for the future in the back pocket so that the Caps can have replacements ready in case guys like Oshie fall off. I just don't see mortgaging the future here paying off. Maybe in a year or two you see these trades but I don't think the window is as short as people think. We've seen the Caps make plenty of moves for offense over the years but they almost always fall to pieces in the postseason.

I don't see Kane waiving his NMC anyway, and while Chicago has a new gm I still expect them to be quite stubborn with moving a franchise face.

I agree with the value for the ducks, I just don't think Murray wants to trade him right now.</div></div>

I agree, right now offensive depth is the caps biggest hole and are probably one 2-way winger from being a legitimate contender. Kane is a great player but his defense is a bit suspect. Come playoff time good defense from all positions is important especially with two young goalies, something Kane doesn’t provide enough of.