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Forum:
Armchair-GM
Sat at 5:46 pm
Thread:
Capitals
Schultz has been really good for us this year, and Jensen hasn't been able to play the top four role when given the opportunity in year's prior. I know he's thrived with Laviolette, but I'd still be surprised to see it play out where he gets protected over Schultz. I think that's why we resigned TVR, to be the third pairing RHD so we can lose the Jensen contract.
Forum:
Armchair-GM
Sat at 5:42 pm
Thread:
Can they win the Cup
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Kylonetic8</b></div><div>If I could like this twice, I would. So far Lav has seemed to find the old Kuzy overall.
But I think it still comes down to what VV and Sammy can do. We don't have the old reliable in Holtby anymore. Despite his overall decline the last few years with the Caps, he still played very well/clutch in the 2018 cup run (we'll see if our young goalies can perform similarly)...plus there's The Save™️.</div></div>
Spot on. Up until 2019, Holtby was statistically one of, if not the, best playoff goaltender ever. Granted the Carolina and NYI series were tough for him (if it wasn't for two weak goals we would have easily won Game 7 against Carolina and walked to the Finals), so I'm intrigued to see our youngsters in there. If I were to make my best guess, I'd say we roll the hot hand of whichever goalie is playing the best at that time. I'd love for this to be the coming out party of Samsonov where he shows that first round talent, but VV feels like the safer pick.
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Armchair-GM
Fri at 3:59 pm
Thread:
Can they win the Cup
We go as far as our goaltending will allow us to go and as far as Evgeny Kuznetsov can take us. We know what we're getting in the playoffs with just about every other skater on the roster. We've seen what happens when Kuznetsov is on his game. I really think the key to us going on a deep run is Laviolette finding a way to bring out 2018 Kuznetsov.
Forum:
Armchair-GM
Tue at 10:12 pm
Thread:
Question for every fan and ACGM of the Buffalo Sabres
If Eichel is being traded, you're essentially starting over. Even though Dahlin is there still, I'm taking the best player available, period. Hughes and Power are my 1-2, so if one of them are available, I'm running the pick to the podium. If not, I'm looking at Beniers, Clarke and Guenther.
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Armchair-GM
Tue at 4:11 pm
Thread:
Next summer
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>AllCaps_BestTeam</b></div><div>Not Orlov / Oshie? Think the caps protect those two?
Could certainly see VV / Jensen / Schultz (not disagreeing with you) - just curious to see your thoughts about Orlov and Oshie</div></div>
Can't lose either of them. It's amazing how much of a night and day difference there is in our team when Oshie is in the lineup compared to out. As bad as that contract might look at the end, he's way too important to our on ice product and culture to let go. Even if we do go through a rebuild during his contract, he'd be a perfect guy to help the transition to the next core and maintain the culture as much as possible. I want to see him play through the contract.
Orlov has just been playing too well to lose for nothing. We can't replicate those minutes with anyone we have now and it doesn't look like there'll be a lot available in the offseason, unless Ekholm becomes available (even then, the price of a trade acquisition + cost of extension is going to be big).
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Armchair-GM
Tue at 3:56 pm
Thread:
Next summer
I think we're going to be in a spot where we have to move out one or both of Kempny and Jensen to resign Sheary and Samsonov to larger contracts than what's projected here. Sheary has been surprisingly amazing for us, so I'd definitely imagine he's getting more than 1.5M. Looks like both Fehervary and Alexeyev are ready for NHL minutes, which should play into the decision to move Kempny if possible.
Forum:
NHL Trades
Tue at 2:23 pm
Thread:
(DET/WSH) - Mantha for Pánik, Vrána, 2021 1st, 2022 2nd
I couldn't emotionally handle coming into this thread without some time to decompress. From a pure hockey standpoint, the Caps got a better fit for Laviolette's system, cost certainty for the next three years, and someone who (I believe) was just on a 30+ goal, 70+ point pace last year. Giving up the picks isn't ideal, but I could care less about draft picks while we still have a shot to win. Ultimately, this deal made the Caps better today.
But my love for Jakub Vrana can't help but make me mad that this deal went down. My favorite non-Ovechkin player on our team is gone. I even have his jersey hanging up in my room. This is a tough one to emotionally swallow for myself and a ton of other Caps fans.
Forum:
Armchair-GM
Apr 12 at 2:03
Thread:
Rakell
It's so strange watching the Caps this year and trying to figure out what we need at the deadline. Sheary and Sprong seem to be the offensive jolt we thought we'd need to go after at the deadline, and we certainly don't need any more defenseman. The fourth line of Hagelin-Dowd-Hathaway has been so good for us that it's hard to see Laviolette be okay with breaking that up, even if it makes sense contract wise. I really think all we need besides goaltending is to unlock 2018 Kuznetsov
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Armchair-GM
Apr 11 at 9:40
Thread:
Re-sign Savard and play young forwards
You don't give up a first round pick and then some for a guy only worth $2M annually. Savard will probably be looking for something in the 2-4 year, 3-4 million range. But I will say that it's not impossible he falls in love with Tampa (winning culture, no income tax, etc.) and he takes a little discount.
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Armchair-GM
Apr 9 at 3:42
Thread:
Making a splash
Regardless of the value, I do like the team that's here. I think Glendening would be a nice addition, and Hall would be a nice punch to add into the lineup, but I am worried about how every team he goes to turns into an instant dumpster fire
Forum:
Armchair-GM
Apr 6 at 3:51
Thread:
Panthers renting star power
That's definitely going to come in too high for Hall based on how he's played this year. If Florida is going balls to the wall this year (which I think is smart), then they should make a run for Ekholm as well. Not that Stillman has played poorly, but given they'll have to go through at least one of Carolina or Tampa (if not both) he'll be a huge boost.
Forum:
Armchair-GM
Apr 6 at 3:48
Thread:
Preds Selling As They Should
Kotkaniemi is going to be a non-starter for them. Their future is hinged on him and Suzuki as the 1-2 punch down the middle, they'd rather drop the 3rd and add a different piece in Kotkaniemi's place.
Forum:
Armchair-GM
Apr 5 at 8:04
Thread:
Ideal Deadline Targets from an Outside Perspective
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Devil1122</b></div><div>Wood would cost a lot to get, especially with retention</div></div>
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>NHLfan10506</b></div><div>Miles Wood be good in Toronto.
Leafs fans aren’t gonna like the price though.
Top D-man prospect, bottom-6 forward and pick</div></div>
I figured as much. I'm sure the extra year of control is a pretty big factor too. As a Caps fan, I've seen a lot of him this year and I've been pretty impressed. What are you guys thinking from a Leafs perspective? Liljegren and a 2nd ish?
Forum:
Armchair-GM
Apr 5 at 7:49
Thread:
Ideal Deadline Targets from an Outside Perspective
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>PleaseBanMeForMyOwnGood</b></div><div>The defence TO has has done a great job of defending against the high powered offence of Edmonton and Winnipeg. Savard hasn't been doing the same in his division.</div></div>
Fair. I haven't really watched Columbus this year with the exception of a few games, but I know he's been playing fairly heavy minutes against a lot high end talent, which won't happen in Toronto. At the very least, I think he's an upgrade to Bogosian (even though he hasn't played poorly) and gives them more depth. I do think he'll do better in Toronto than he has this year in Columbus. His track record is much better than this, and CBJ being a dumpster fire this year doesn't help
Forum:
Armchair-GM
Apr 5 at 7:45
Thread:
Biggest prospect steals of every NHL team with help
For the Caps, probably looking at Martin Fehervary. Definitely ready to play right now and has been for about a year and a half. Vanecek is the "obvious" answer, and Protas is an under-the-radar guy who's done pretty well in the KHL
Forum:
Armchair-GM
Apr 2 at 8:28
Thread:
Big trade for the offseason
Raw value definitely favors NJ, but I wonder how much the $10M QO for Meier is going to turn teams off from him.
Forum:
Armchair-GM
Mar 30 at 8:10
Thread:
TRADING JACK EICHEL
If you're tearing it all down, why pay Seattle to take Okposo? I know the cost isn't a ton, but if you can afford it and the money isn't going to hurt them why not keep the pick?
Forum:
Armchair-GM
Mar 24 at 3:32
Thread:
garland
It's going to cost more quality assets to get Garland out of Arizona. Probably looking at a first or Amirov/Robertson as the starter.
Forum:
Armchair-GM
Mar 18 at 8:38
Thread:
A different name I havent heard Wonder if hes available
That's a really nice offer for him, so it definitely makes Doug Wilson think about it if he wouldn't listen on him.
Forum:
Armchair-GM
Mar 15 at 6:40
Thread:
Trade kutznetsov for ovi to resign
If we only need to free up about $2.5M to resign him, I'd rather just move Jensen. If Kuzy were to hit the market, I a) highly doubt Montreal would be interested, and b) would have to imagine we get a younger 2C in return instead of signing Stastny.
Forum:
Armchair-GM
Mar 15 at 6:38
Thread:
Outside the box off-season
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>brady_t12</b></div><div>I was super sour on Jensen before the playoffs, but he’s been amazing since then. Due to his contract and his development, it would be a mistake to let him go. Out of the top 4, Dillon is the most easily replaceable and I think Schultz won’t be a huge loss if he goes since we just picked him up in free agency.
Honestly the whole point of this post was just to do something different and generate some discussion but apparently people don’t like that ¯\_(ツ)_/¯</div></div>
There's nothing wrong with a new idea, it's just that it's not an idea that I personally think is wise, so we had a discussion about it. I personally think that in our cap crunch, spending $2.5M on a third pairing defenseman could be better used elsewhere, especially given our defensive depth and strength of our top four.
Forum:
Armchair-GM
Mar 15 at 4:39
Thread:
Outside the box off-season
We need to keep our top four intact. Dillon, Carlson, Orlov and Schultz have all been excellent players for us. As good as Jensen has been lately, he's the guy that would makes the most sense to let Seattle have. He's easily replaceable (hopefully we resign TVR for that) and provides some cap relief.
Forum:
Armchair-GM
Mar 13 at 7:44
Thread:
Since Kuzy has character flaws
Is it crazy to say that I don't want Seattle to take Oshie? I know the term on his contract sucks, but he's just so crucial to our team that I don't think we can adequately replace him in the Ovechkin era. If 2021-22 is one of our last shots at it before a big rebuild, I say hold onto him and go for it one more time. Just my (most likely) unpopular opinion
Forum:
Armchair-GM
Mar 12 at 4:51
Thread:
Schmidt and Carter
You know who benefits the most from this? Pittsburgh. I swear, you're an anti Caps fan
Forum:
Armchair-GM
Mar 2 at 7:33
Thread:
Hall-in with Kuznechkin
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