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Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 21, 2022 at 3:22 p.m.

Thread: Fixing mistakes we made after cup win

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>SpinyLiving</b></div><div>Stephenson has been good in Vegas because he's gotten to play in the top 6 where he can use his speed most effectively. If I remember correctly, the reason he didn't work out in Washington is because he was buried in the bottom 6.</div></div>

100%, Stephenson needed a change of scenery. He had flashes in DC, but I'm not sure most people expected him to be as effective as he has been for VGK.

Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 19, 2022 at 11:52 a.m.

Thread: Trading McMichael

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Capitalfail67</b></div><div>no way the dont play Eller... imo THEY should just trade him for any type of return but we are talking about the Washington Capitals. We played Chara over Seigs.. sign Panik over playing Stephenson. Theyll send him to the AHL and kill a year of development. not to mention why would he sign long term with the Capitals?</div></div>

I agree for the most part. I just wonder if they really go out and sign Strome if they don't make some other corresponding move with Eller if they care about McM's development.

Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 19, 2022 at 11:43 a.m.

Thread: Trading McMichael

I think the Caps can hold onto McM.

GMBM wants McM to get minutes at center. Eller should be the odd man out since he's on an expiring contract. Next season, if Lapierre is ready, you can bring him up and if you keep Strome and move him to the wing.

Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 14, 2022 at 10:30 p.m.

Thread: This team will be one of the best in the league

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>qc14</b></div><div>It's been 5 years of everyone doubting MacLellan and saying that this is the year they finally fall off a cliff, and yet he continues to make good moves and they continue to be a playoff team. A whole lot of people owe Mac an apology</div></div>

It's really funny becaues GMBM does exactly what he says he's going to do every time and delivers on it. People have short memories and forget that the team he took over from McPhee had a brutal defensive corps, a lack of depth, and missing top six help. He put together the best roster in Caps history in 2015-16 and 2016-17. It wasn't his fault the team couldn't get past the second round there.

Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 14, 2022 at 8:01 p.m.

Thread: This team will be one of the best in the league

don't understand why so many people are hating on the MoJo signing. He can play any forward position and is getting $1.1M. You can just bury that contract in the minors if you have to.

Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 13, 2022 at 10:42 a.m.

Thread: Realistic and worst case offseason

One thing for certain is that the goaltending would be mightily improved. Might keep them in the playoff race until Wilson comes back.

Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 30, 2022 at 4:10 p.m.

Thread: Aggressively Pursue PLD

Honestly, this is a cup quality team if goaltending pans out. Could need a LHD at the deadline, but overall, this team is just deep up front.

Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 30, 2022 at 11:36 a.m.

Thread: Targets

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Chazz44</b></div><div>Really hope caps can add Kadri and another excellent young D. Also I do believe Samsonov and Vanecek will get another chance. They "could" be a great duo, just can't seem to figure it out thus far. All said and done I think caps will be a top 5 team and make a cup run again.</div></div>

Based on what GMBM said in his post-elimination presser, I would be <em>shocked</em> if both VV and Samsonov were back as the goaltending tandem. My expectation is one will be dealt (probably Samsonov because he'll have the most trade value as a former first round pick) and one will be retained to be the understudy for a veteran starter that'll be brought in via trade or free agency. I actually think a trade is more likely for a veteran goaltender because the market is so shallow for starting goalies that the prices will be sky high.

Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 29, 2022 at 3:48 p.m.

Thread: Trading Dubois to the Rangers using the Eichel and Reinhart trades as templates

Personally, I don't think the Eichel situation is something that can be used as a measuring stick for a return in a trade. Eichel was never going to play in Buffalo again, so Buffalo literally had no leverage. I don't think Winnipeg is in the same spot, and I wouldn't be surprised if the ask was Kakko+ for PLD.

Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 29, 2022 at 1:26 p.m.

Thread: Other options roast me

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>CastingCouchGuy</b></div><div>was just wondering what it would take and thats probly what it would take. vancouver is desperate for dmen and orlov fits that mold</div></div>

I think that's probably what makes it even IMO. In this scenario, Sandin would be in the mix and would make moving Orlov a little more palatable.

Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 29, 2022 at 1:23 p.m.

Thread: Other options roast me

don't trade my boy orlov :(

Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 29, 2022 at 11:17 a.m.

Thread: Adding youth and talent to the lineup

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>PuckLuck_77</b></div><div>LA wanted him to but Cal has not taken the net yet. As such, the Kings are not in a position to trade Quick. In addition, they don't really need the relief from his cap space at this moment. They'll keep their franchise goaltender and give him the option to retire next year or sign a much less impactful 1-2 year contract to back up Cal when he --hopefully-- does take the reigns.</div></div>

thanks for the thoughtful feedback!

Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 29, 2022 at 10:38 a.m.

Thread: Adding youth and talent to the lineup

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>TampaBayLightning22</b></div><div>Jonathan Quick will retire a King.

Ondrej Palat signs that in Tampa not Washington D. C.</div></div>

Maybe Quick retires a King, maybe not.

With what money does Tampa sign Palat to that contract?

Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 25, 2022 at 3:20 p.m.

Thread: Lars McForstangurray

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Czu8iks</b></div><div>He is. Caps need to get rid of him, rather then look for value of something like 3rd rnd pick. They have some money going to LTIR, and they can attract significant FA with all that cap space.</div></div>

The Caps are not going to be paying assets to move Eller when there's nearly $12M in space created by Hagelin and Backstrom on LTIR. Eller is still an effective player.

Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 23, 2022 at 4:58 p.m.

Thread: Lars McForstangurray

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Ihopeigetit</b></div><div>why do you think he's not?</div></div>

1. He has 1 year left on his deal
2. The Caps have plenty of cap space with Backstrom on LTIR, so they don't need to pay to shed his salary
3. He's scored at a .43, .52, and .57 PPG pace the last three seasons with not a ton of PP time.
4. He can fill in at 2C for short periods of time, giving roster flexibility

Is he going to net a big haul? No. But the Caps aren't going to pay to offload his contract.

Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 23, 2022 at 4:48 p.m.

Thread: Lars McForstangurray

why do people think that a solid 3C is a cap dump?

Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 23, 2022 at 4:44 p.m.

Thread: PLD wants to play with Tom

I'd hope that package gets PLD on a long term extension

Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 23, 2022 at 4:27 p.m.

Thread: What a Forsy contract might look like

Forsy is a really unfortunate nickname lol

Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 22, 2022 at 3:27 p.m.

Thread: capp

inb4 a leafs fan says "switch Mantha for Wilson"

Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 22, 2022 at 2:40 p.m.

Thread: 2022-2023 Capitals

What happens with Driedger and Grubauer?

Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 22, 2022 at 2:24 p.m.

Thread: Carlson on the move too

I mean, the Devils already have Hamilton, who is pretty close, if not better than Carlson haha

Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 22, 2022 at 10:06 a.m.

Thread: Would Love This Team

Vlasic is an anchor. Like really bad. This team needs more youth, not a below replacement level veteran. If GMBM made that trade, I'd want him fired lol. The Sharks would have to pay a premium to offload Vlasic's contract.

Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 21, 2022 at 2:36 p.m.

Thread: Easy cup 2023

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Ihopeigetit</b></div><div>still 1.8M in real dollars. Dont really get your point - the advantage in this is that other teams are more likely to accept their contract bc it helps reach the cap without having to pay as much money. He also has to fail a physical to go LTIR - can't just scam the league if its not legit. You better hope he doesnt get healthy at some point?</div></div>

He has a career threatening eye injury. It's a long shot he comes back at all.

I'm saying, why give up a second round pick plus other assets that have varying levels of positive value to dump Hagelin? It's not worth it.

Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 21, 2022 at 10:56 a.m.

Thread: Easy cup 2023

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Ihopeigetit</b></div><div>Management still has to pay him real dollars. It's a business that wants to minimize expenses at the end of the day. Why didnt caps just trade for Bishops contract and get a free 7th Rd pick? Bc it costs them money.</div></div>

Hagelin is due 1.8M in actual salary for this season while his cap hit is 2.75M. It's actually more advantageous to use his cap hit on LTIR to grant more space than he's actually due in salary. Not to mention, this trade has dumping his contract with a year remaining on it with a solid 3C, a decent third goaltender, and a second round pick for a third.

Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 21, 2022 at 9:53 a.m.

Thread: Easy cup 2023

The Caps are already going to be an LTIR team, why bother trading Hagelin? He might not even make it back onto the ice again.

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