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Forum: Expansion DraftJun 7 at 3:02

Thread: With cap to spare

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>NoVaSpartan</b></div><div>Caps protect Wilson and Sprong/Dowd over Hathaway and Hagelin</div></div>

Also, there is no scenario in which the Islanders protect Clutterbuck over Beauvillier

Forum: Expansion DraftJun 7 at 2:59

Thread: With cap to spare

Caps protect Wilson and Sprong/Dowd over Hathaway and Hagelin

Forum: NHLJun 4 at 2:03

Thread: 2021 Playoffs Discussion Thread

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Dzinger18</b></div><div>I have a challenge for everyone on this thread:
You must name the 5 most clutch/greatest playoff games of all-time from your favorite team in the last 10 years.
And you must name the 5 most heartbreaking/disappointing playoff games of all-time from your favorite team in the last 10 years.

For me as a Canes fan it's:

Clutch:
2019 First Round Game 7 Double OT win
2021 First Round Game 6 OT win
2021 First Round Game 5 OT win
2019 Second Round Games 3&4 wins
2020 Qualifiers Game 3 win

Heartbreaking/Disappointing:
2020 First Round Game 4 loss
2019 Conference Finals Game 4 loss
2020 First Round Game 5 loss
2019 Conference Finals Game 3 loss
2021 First Round Games 3&4 2OT losses</div></div>

For me as a Caps fan:

Clutch:
2018 Round 2 Game 6 OT win
2018 SCF Game 5 win
2012 Round 1 Game 7 OT win
2017 Round 1 Game 6 OT win
2018 SCF Games 2 and 4 win

Heartbreaking
2017 2nd Round Game 7 Loss
2016 2nd Round Game 6 Loss
2021 1st Round Game 3 2OT Loss
2019 1st Round Game 7 Loss
2015 2nd Round Game 7 OT Loss

Curse you Penguins and Rangers.

Forum: The BoxJun 4 at 11:29

Thread: Your Personal Goal Song

Forum: The BoxJun 4 at 11:11

Thread: Some guy on Instagram

dont know if anyone here is familiar with the bad take machine that is Ballrealist, but the guy who runs it is one of the biggest clowns in Instagram. I was wondering if anyone else here is familiar with this guys terrible hockey takes.

Forum: Expansion DraftJun 4 at 10:23

Thread: Meme team

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>cakecakecake</b></div><div>Composed of players who want out, who were in the news negatively lately (kuznetsov, Marner), or who just have bad contracts that their teams would love to get rid of. I know Habs fans still like Weber but this is a favour for the next five years, trust me.

Kreider - Eichel - Marner
Laine - Kuznetsov - Pavelski
Duchene - Hayes - Kessel
Parise - Tyler Johnson - Andreas Johnsson
Lucic - Little - Neal

Vlasic - Weber
Faulk - Doughty
Gardiner - Erik Johnson
Matheson - Seabrook

Bobrovsky
Murray
Greiss</div></div>

BOBROVSKY! YOUR OFF THE CASE!

Forum: Armchair-GMJun 4 at 10:07

Thread: Owen Power

Don't know why Buffalo would leave Granato, the team played much better under him. Would expect the Pegulas to keep him for at least a year

Forum: Trade Machine ProposalsJun 4 at 8:28

Thread: Eichel to Detriot

No from detroit. Not sure why the wings would be looking at eichel when you already have Larkin. At that price, its not worth it for Detroit.

Forum: Armchair-GMJun 4 at 8:26

Thread: More conservative offseason with an interesting swap

Caps probably have to add a pick for Seattle to take schultz, there are too many other good options for Seattle. Otherwise, I love the moves made here.

Forum: Armchair-GMJun 3 at 9:25

Thread: Russian Power

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Aero_Astro_Guy</b></div><div>I can tell that although Kuzy has improved his defense and is still an elite center, Evason’s hockey is not that different from Lav’s one and thus he could still be struggling in Minny. Just not a right spot for him imo</div></div>

Kuzy seemed to fit better into his system late in the year, I think he could work with Evason. The reason he didnt seem to fit, in my opinion, is the two bouts with Covid and being away from the team for long periods.

Forum: Armchair-GMJun 3 at 9:21

Thread: Massive trade

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>superiorscarf20</b></div><div>ovechkin leaves????</div></div>

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>kous</b></div><div>Its not unrealistic. No one said He needs to leave to play for another NHL team. He is on record saying he would like to finish his career playin the KHL for Dynamo Moscow.</div></div>

Yes, he has said he wants to play KHL, but its been very clear he wants to finish his NHL career with Backstrom, so he wont leave for at least 4 years. Plus hes going for the goal record

Forum: Armchair-GMJun 3 at 9:13

Thread: Pens - Two Wild Trades

Im a caps fan, and even I think you've overvalued wilson. Caps would have to add more, and the pen's history of going for grit players instead of the speed that won them back to back cups has been iffy at best.

Forum: Armchair-GMJun 3 at 9:07

Thread: Extensive Statistical Analysis for Improving Special Teams

Pretty sure haas is going to europe to play, but if a team can convince him to stay in the NHL, more power to them.

Forum: Armchair-GMJun 3 at 9:03

Thread: Fitting Danault in

Danault is an amazing player, but I don't see him joining the Caps, at least not on a long term deal. With Lapierre and McMichael in the pipeline, any center they get will probably need to be on a 1 or 2 year deal so they have space for Lapierre and McMichael. Danault probably wants term and a dump truck of money, and can get that with other teams, so I would think the caps would have to massively overpay for him. Otherwise, I like the moves made, though I think the caps could get rid of Hagelin for a 3rd round pick. That might just be wishful thinking though.

Forum: Armchair-GMJun 3 at 8:51

Thread: Huh weird

Wow if Seattle wants Gersich good on them, but I don't see it happening. He hasn't had a lot of NHL action since the Cup win in DC, but in fairness he could be the next player the capitals trade that breaks out with his new team.

Forum: Mock-DraftJun 2 at 12:57

Thread: this is 10000% wrong

No reason for the Red Wings to take Cossa when you already took Wallstedt. Way bigger needs for them than to take 2 goalies round 1

Forum: Trade Machine ProposalsJun 2 at 10:05

Thread: Eichel to Anaheim

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>blatnere</b></div><div>Youd also have Casey who had a breakout year and is on the uprise as a late bloomer. Maybe switch the 1st for a 2nd but besides that Eichel is worth Drysdale and Zegras</div></div>

Eichel's injury could really hurt his trade value, and I don't think Anaheim is willing to take this risk so early into a rebuild.

Forum: Armchair-GMJun 2 at 10:03

Thread: Devils Offseason

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Spanky227</b></div><div>If drury sent a 1st he would be fired as soon as the trade was made official. No one is THAT dumb. Even a 2nd is WAY too much</div></div>

Thus the only reasoning being if someone in the organization panics (doubtful but you never know), or if Dolan pulls a Pegula and decides to make the decisions himself

Forum: Armchair-GMJun 2 at 10:01

Thread: Devils Offseason

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>BSpadaro83</b></div><div>The buyout penalty is barely existent and the Rangers would be foolish to pay a 7th round pick to avoid it, let alone a 3rd, let alone this joke of a post asking for a 1st.</div></div>

A 3rd is a realistic price once you take into account the money they will have to give out to Fox and others down the line. not having to take any money off of the cap, and giving up a 3rd in a draft that is, at best, mediocre, and really tapers off after about pick 35, isn't a hard pill to swallow.

Forum: Armchair-GMJun 2 at 9:59

Thread: Devils Offseason

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>NYR1983</b></div><div>Buyout penalty is

<400K in 21/22’
<900K in 22/23’
So not really bad..

That being said I would rather have him off the books so I’d rather pay a 3rd to SEA to take him and buyout or keep. Or any other team for that matter.</div></div>

Ah, I though it was much worse than that. I still like the idea of sending him to NJ, but looking at that penalty the only way the Rangers send a 1st is if they panic after getting a new gm or if Dolan goes full moron and forces them to

Forum: Trade Machine ProposalsJun 2 at 9:52

Thread: See Details

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Gmonwy</b></div><div>Just FYI the cannot buy them out. It isn't allowed</div></div>

I thought Seattle could buy them out, but Toronto couldn't sign them? I remember the NHL changing the rules after the Capitals and Avalanche conspired to get Orpik back with the Caps for cheap, but Im not sure how they changed it.

Forum: NHLJun 2 at 9:50

Thread: Which Arena is the best?

I've personally only been to Prudential Center, Capital One Arena, and Rogers Arena. For amenities, I would say prudential center, but for fan experience I'd say Capital One arena.

Forum: Armchair-GMJun 2 at 9:47

Thread: Devils Offseason

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>NoVaSpartan</b></div><div>Thanks for the feedback. I wasn't a fan of siegenthaler in Washington but wasn't able to see him in New Jersey so I just left him unsigned, but I can definitely see him starting. I could also see foote being ready but I think the Devils are in a good enough position where they can let him wait for another year and develop him some more.</div></div>

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Devil1122</b></div><div>I love that ADA trade for NJ. I don't see the Rangers accepting it sadly
Murray wasn't good in NJ. I don't see him staying. Instead, switch Murray with Bahl. And switch ADA with Siegnthaler
I think Foote will be ready next year</div></div>

Also, just to make a note, These are just opening game lines. I can see Foote, Thompson, Mercer, Clarke, Merkeley, and Bahl making the lineup later this year.

Forum: Armchair-GMJun 2 at 9:44

Thread: Devils Offseason

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Devil1122</b></div><div>I love that ADA trade for NJ. I don't see the Rangers accepting it sadly
Murray wasn't good in NJ. I don't see him staying. Instead, switch Murray with Bahl. And switch ADA with Siegnthaler
I think Foote will be ready next year</div></div>

Thanks for the feedback. I wasn't a fan of siegenthaler in Washington but wasn't able to see him in New Jersey so I just left him unsigned, but I can definitely see him starting. I could also see foote being ready but I think the Devils are in a good enough position where they can let him wait for another year and develop him some more.

Forum: Armchair-GMJun 2 at 9:38

Thread: Devils Offseason

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>FreeTacosAreBestTacos</b></div><div>lolno, Rangers aren't giving up a 1st to get rid of DeAngelo</div></div>

Why not. That buyout penalty is bad, and the draft pick is a complete gamble, especially this year.

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