Package Erat and Neuvirth together. Erat wants out and Neuvirth is the biggest waste of cap space on the team.
Erat and Neuvirth for Nabakov and Pulock
Brouwer and Laich are better than what they are playing like right now though. Also, Brouwer was definitely worth his contract last year and Laich probably was his last full season as well. I'm not happy with their play by any means but they could still play better and be major contributors. Neuvirth on the other hand is a below average NHL goaltender, and always has been. To add on to that, we have a starting goaltender that is clearly far, far superior to Neuvy.Troy Brouwer ($3.67mil for 1 point at even strength), Brooks Laich ($4.5mil for a PKer), and John Erskine (close to $2m for absolutely nothing, when not on LTIR) would like a word with you.
I'm not against moving Neuvy though if we can get a serviceable backup in return. I don't think Gruby is ready.
Erat flat out said he came to DC because he thought they could win a Cup. Now after not even a full year he wants out because he doesn't think the Caps can win a Cup.
Part of me thinks this could be the death knell for GMGM, another part wonders if the snub will rally the remaining players to unprecedented heights.
Hahahaha who am I kidding.
Erat (50% paid) Nuevy. 1st for yakupov and goalie
George said he won't keep any salary.
Erat flat out said he came to DC because he thought they could win a Cup. Now after not even a full year he wants out because he doesn't think the Caps can win a Cup.
Yes, Leonsis fire GMGM cause a underperforming player says the Capitals won't win a cup.
That's some great logic.
I think its funny how Erat called out George by going public, breaking his code. And going the extra mile and requesting to go to a contender.
Its a shot at both he and Oates.
Oates's meetings must be odd. ALWAYS catch the puck this way, angle your blade that way, always start forehand... poor players are likely overthinking every single thing. The NJ system may be fine, but he is possibly overloading them with obsessive details that are actually counterproductive. The opposite of - just go play.
Oates' handedness philosophy is one of the most ridiculous things I've ever heard and he got George to be a believer.
Look at the articles and quotes when Erat was traded here. Nothing but praise for the guy's work ethic and character. In all his years in the league I don't think I ever even read a quote from him. He didn't make waves.
And now we're supposed to believe he's just one of many in a long line of classless, no-talent jerks who happen to leave town with nothing good to say about the organization...
I think all of 8's PPG and at least half of his ESG this season have been scored from the left side of the ice, and he was the poster child for winger-handedness thing.
Look at the articles and quotes when Erat was traded here. Nothing but praise for the guy's work ethic and character. In all his years in the league I don't think I ever even read a quote from him. He didn't make waves.
And now we're supposed to believe he's just one of many in a long line of classless, no-talent jerks who happen to leave town with nothing good to say about the organization...
We have an odd organization, that a respected vet want to get the hell out this quick.
I will waive the no move, just get me the **** out!
I hope a reporter asks him about moving to LW which I think was likely a factor in a lack of points from him. The effort was there.
All of this. I've really noticed Ovie back on the LW a lot this year.
I don't know what else Ted needs.
The worst part is, it still feels like a good GM could turn it around in one offseason.