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Forum: Armchair-GMMar. 6 at 12:49 p.m.

Thread: Kinda crazy but could be worse

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Jded</b></div><div>If you want Zegras it starts with Leonard. Leonard untouchable? Great, we wish you well, we’re stoked on Z</div></div>

Cool, keep him. Just liked the thought of bringing in Strome to play with his brother really. I don't even like Zegras but thought the value was fair.

Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 22, 2023 at 11:51 a.m.

Thread: Draft Day Blockbuster

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>jazzykiwi</b></div><div>Caps and preds pass on that everyday</div></div>

Why would the Caps pass? They are desperate to get back to the Playoffs and their AHL club just won the Calder Cup while not even playing Miroshnichenko, Suzdalev or Trineyev. Not sure the 8th overall helps them during the Ovechkin Era.

Forum: Washington CapitalsMar. 2, 2023 at 1:25 p.m.

Thread: 2022-2023 Season Thread #1

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>perrystreett</b></div><div>Maybe we can now trade Jensen for a 1st+</div></div>

It's kind of surprising that he wanted to re-sign and not test free agency. It's even more surprising that he didn't secure any type of trade protection.

Forum: Armchair-GMMar. 1, 2023 at 2:00 p.m.

Thread: What comes next

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>All_Knowing</b></div><div>As much as I would like Chuchrun, Caps have to keep the 2023 1st. Will be top 15 -> must to keep.</div></div>

The asking price is two 1st Rounders, so I offer 1 un-protected 1st and a 2nd plus our Top Prospect and a huge winger under contract who would probably play 1st line in Arizona. I think it's a fair trade, more than fair. They would still have 9 picks in rounds 1-3 over the next 3 drafts. They won't be bad enough to even have a chance at Bedard.

Forum: Armchair-GMFeb. 17, 2023 at 2:14 p.m.

Thread: Clark Kent Hughes

If the Caps were interested in replacing Hagelin who hasn't played at all this year they could have just taken Jonsson-Fjallby back off of waivers. No way they would trade for Drouin and put a 5.5 million cap hit on the 4th line when they're already stuck with Mantha.

Forum: Armchair-GMFeb. 8, 2023 at 9:49 a.m.

Thread: 23-24 Working with what we have

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>NoVaSpartan</b></div><div>Sheary conversations supposedly already failed in the offseason so I think Milano was the insurance move. I don't really see a world right now where he doesn't price himself out of DC.

Also I think those Gus and TvR contracts are low, <strong>especially for Gus</strong>.</div></div>

It's a 50% raise over his current salary, 29 points in 52 games looks good but all 7 of his goals came in a span of 11 games. Even with increased ice time and PP opportunity since Carlson went down he hasn't produced as well. He and TVR are 3rd pairing defenseman and shouldn't make more than 1.2 million.

Forum: Armchair-GMFeb. 7, 2023 at 4:36 p.m.

Thread: 23-24 Working with what we have

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>ClockReads2113</b></div><div>Have to let <strong>Sheary</strong>, Kubel and Irwin walk. Can't get Lav a chance to play them over kids. I'd take Gus back at that much but he'll get more money elsewhere.</div></div>

I wonder if there were negotiations with Sheary that didn't work out before they re-signed Milano. I'd value a 2X Cup Champion with 72 games of playoff experience over a guy with 4 games and 0 career playoff points even if there is a 4 year age difference :s

Forum: Armchair-GMFeb. 7, 2023 at 3:46 p.m.

Thread: 23-24 Working with what we have

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>palhal</b></div><div>The trouble in a cap strapped league, trading a middling player with a semi high cap is virtually impossible without similar cap being returned. The other team would much better off signing a UFA(s) for just as good value as you just did with your UFA signings.
Now a lousy team with cap might take Mantha off your hands, but don't expect anything in return, might even to add a sweetener as so many teams want to dump cap to cap available teams.</div></div>

I almost included Lindgren in a hypothetical Mantha trade because he looks to be starter material and has a very team friendly contract.

Forum: Armchair-GMFeb. 7, 2023 at 3:35 p.m.

Thread: 23-24 Working with what we have

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>palhal</b></div><div>Certainly <strong>Ottawa</strong> and most teams don't have the cap for Mantha</div></div>

Doesn't have to be Ottawa. Just suggesting a lineup without him on the team because he isn't a good fit. I forgot Ottawa still pays almost 3.5 million in buyouts.

Forum: Armchair-GMJan. 13, 2023 at 12:17 p.m.

Thread: Three Way trade at deadline

Mantha should absolutely be moved somehow. His 5.7 million will be needed to re-sign defenseman. Carlson is the only NHL D under contract beyond this year.

Forum: Armchair-GMDec. 23, 2022 at 8:28 a.m.

Thread: Wilson and Backstrom returning

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>ricochetii</b></div><div>Cap and roster spots we will happily free up for our youth. If anything we'll take another Dadonov/Monahan type move.</div></div>

I was looking at it as 3 left handed shots that probably won't be back, looks to me like the Habs could use another left shot in the top 9. They have Slafkovsky and Hoffman but what else?

Forum: Armchair-GMDec. 22, 2022 at 12:56 p.m.

Thread: Wilson and Backstrom returning

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>p1015983</b></div><div>Just what the Habs need another winger</div></div>

Drouin, Dadonov and Byron are gone after this season right?

Forum: Armchair-GMDec. 22, 2022 at 12:51 p.m.

Thread: Wilson and Backstrom returning

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>All_Knowing</b></div><div>Ah typo, thanks. I meant $21mil (but accidentally hit the 3). And I just double checked, if the cap raises by $1mil (which is what it looks like), the Caps will have just over $22mil (which includes Backy's contract).

I think you should re-read my post. I posted the lines, which shows a 22 player roster, and is in fact a full roster (2 healthy scratches)...

Posting it again incase you missed it:

Ovi-Kuzy-Wilson
Strome-Backy-Mantha
Milano-McM-Oshie
Snively-Dowd-Protas

Fehervary-Carlson
Orlov-Jensen
Alexeyev-TVR

Keumper
Lindgren

Scratches: LoJo (LD) / Malenstyn (F)</div></div>

That would leave $55,833 in Cap space but I think you are undervaluing what Orlov, Jensen and TVR will sign for.

Forum: Armchair-GMDec. 22, 2022 at 11:56 a.m.

Thread: Wilson and Backstrom returning

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>All_Knowing</b></div><div>lol what? I don't think you know what you are talking about...

They will have just over $31mil next year.</div></div>

Where are you getting that figure from>? They'll have more like 21 million +/- depending on Cap increase. Your theoretical contracts add up to 20.7 million and doesn't even fill out the roster.

Forum: Armchair-GMDec. 22, 2022 at 11:11 a.m.

Thread: washington is in a big trouble

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>qc14</b></div><div>not in big trouble at all lol</div></div>

Next season they are in MASSIVE trouble. Ovechkin, Backstrom, Oshie, Carlson, Kuemper and Orlov have trade protection and aren't going anywhere. If they don't re-sign Orlov during the season he'll get priced out by the UFA market. They still have to sign Strome, Fehervary and Alexeyev. Sheary, Milano, Eller, Johansson, Hathaway, Aube-Kubel, Jensen, Gustafsson, Van Riemsdyk and Irwin are all UFA in addition to Orlov. All of the free agents are worth more than they are currently under contract for. Big changes are coming before next season.

Forum: Armchair-GMDec. 22, 2022 at 10:50 a.m.

Thread: Wilson and Backstrom returning

They almost have to move Mantha with the following players on expiring deals;

F- Strome (RFA), Eller, Sheary, Milano, Hathaway, Johansson, Aube-Kubel, Brown, Hagelin

D- Fehervary (RFA), Alexeyev (RFA), Orlov, Jensen, Gustafsson, Van Riemsdyk, Irwin

Forum: Armchair-GMAug. 22, 2022 at 10:05 a.m.

Thread: trades

I'm pretty certain that the Capitals have no interest in dealing Oshie. He would have been left un-protected in the Expansion draft if they didn't want him.

Forum: Armchair-GMAug. 9, 2022 at 9:58 a.m.

Thread: Alexander Semin

He would instantly become the oldest player on the team. That's an interesting way to make the team younger :tearsofjoy

Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 27, 2022 at 9:43 a.m.

Thread: Backstroke out forever

Does it really make any sense at all to trade 1st/2nd round picks for a players rights when there are comparable talents available without giving up assets? Why not just sign Forsberg, Palat or Nieddereiter?

Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 7, 2022 at 10:29 a.m.

Thread: Big Steppas

So no additions to the blueline and a lateral move in net? The defense/goaltending has been the problem.

Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 3, 2022 at 11:56 a.m.

Thread: ovies new center

Oshie should be the 2nd most untouchable player on the team. The spark and intangibles he brings are irreplaceable.

Forum: Armchair-GMMay 17, 2022 at 3:25 p.m.

Thread: LTIR Backstrom and youth movement

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>ClockReads2113</b></div><div>Hard pass on the Sammy and Mantha trades. Those are terrible for the Caps. They're going to keep Sammy and move VV. <strong>Mantha is amazing</strong>, no way they move him and if they do it would be for a MUCH better return than that. They'd get 1st+2nd as a minimum.

Zadorov is also bad. He's worth nowhere near that.</div></div>

Mantha has scored at a 21 goal pace since joining the team and has 0 goals in 11 playoff games. How is he amazing?

Forum: Armchair-GMMay 17, 2022 at 3:22 p.m.

Thread: LTIR Backstrom and youth movement

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>markykins1</b></div><div>Those moves are massive, and I like them but this ain't no youth movement. This is stanley cup movement...;)</div></div>

These moves would certainly lower the average age of the team and afford the luxury of giving regular off days to the older players depending on match-ups. Protas, Leason, and Alexeyev could rotate in and out as needed. Protas and Leason are big bodied young forwards who can play against bigger more physical teams as needed when tweeners like Sheary and Snively would likely get pushed around.

Forum: Armchair-GMMar. 16, 2022 at 9:13 a.m.

Thread: Konecny

Huge overpayment by the Capitals. Not interested. I'm not much on trades within the division.

Forum: Armchair-GMMar. 15, 2022 at 11:49 a.m.

Thread: Top 20 Players In Each Position

Samsonov doesn't even belong on a Top 40 list.

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