Confirmed with Link: Caps acquire Brenden Dillon from San Jose for 2020 2nd and (cond.) 2021 3rd rd pick, 50% retained

[caps4cup]

He can play both sides. I've seen him play his off side plenty of times

A Sharks fan on the main boards said he doesn’t play his off side but we shall see. Either way I think the way he plays will add some juice to the team.

 

[txpd]

Just guessing. I think they keep all these defensemen because they will need more than 6

 

[tenken00]

I wonder what the condition is for the 2021 3rd rounder.

That still leaves us with 2 3rd rounders this year (including Arizona's).

 

[sycamore]

From this article looks like he can play on both sides:

"Dillon is one of the few bright spots on the Sharks this season, having provided 4 Goals Above Replacement to date (per Evolving -Hockey’s model) and ranking fourth on the team in the metric. With his situational versatility, his penalty-killing, his ability to play on either side of a pairing and his physicality, Dillon is one of the most attractive players across the league to deadline-day suitors and should command a decent return."

 

[caps4cup]

I see Dillon immediately fitting in next to Orlov at RD.

No way they keep Jensen over Kempny.

I don’t think so but realistically they could move both. Look what Scandella got. Jensen could probably fetch a decent pick.

 

[caps4cup]

Just guessing. I think they keep all these defensemen because they will need more than 6

They likely will but having Djoos and Fehrevary in Hershey is a luxury as well.

 

[Ovechkins Wodka]

I wonder what the condition is for the 2021 3rd rounder.

That still leaves us with 2 3rd rounders this year (including Arizona's).

If we win the cup the 3rd rounder becomes a 2020 pick.

 

[tenken00]

 

[txpd]

They likely will but having Djoos and Fehrevary in Hershey is a luxury as well.

Most people say you need at least 8

 

[Melkor]

I expected more than this but it's also probably better that it could have been. I guess we'll have to see what this guy brings to the table before assessing the deal.

 

[caps4cup]

Most people say you need at least 8

Well they have 9 as is with Djoos and Fehrevary. I don’t know what will happen but considering the cap situation, it wouldn’t be surprising to see a defensemen moved for a forward.

San Jose fans seem to think pretty highly of Dillon. Excited to watch him on Thursday.

 

[Ovechkins Wodka]

So these were the picks we traded Bura for...

 

[Kalopsia]

From this article looks like he can play on both sides:

"Dillon is one of the few bright spots on the Sharks this season, having provided 4 Goals Above Replacement to date (per Evolving -Hockey’s model) and ranking fourth on the team in the metric. With his situational versatility, his penalty-killing, his ability to play on either side of a pairing and his physicality, Dillon is one of the most attractive players across the league to deadline-day suitors and should command a decent return."

Isn't Evolving Hockey the model that thinks Ovechkin is a replacement-level player this year? Not sure how much credit I'd give their assessment.

That said, I'm not complaining. Considering what Scandella just got, it seems like Dillon was a bargain.

 

[fasterthanlight]

Skates fast, plays hard and big, rarely makes mistakes, gives his all every shift, sticks up for team-mates. Get this man a cup, please --- good luck in the playoffs.

 

[Portable Mink]

Really like this move.
And the team needs a shakeup. Probably more of one to be honest.

Who are the RHD available?

Petry
Manson
Bogosian
Green
Risto
DeAngelo
Dumba
Vatanen

 

[caps4cup]

 

[IafrateOvie34]

Solid move.

 

[caps4cup]

The most common pairings he has been on the last 3 years are with Burns, Karlsson, Braun, DeMelo, and Heed. All righties. I don’t think he is going to be playing on the right side so it appears he is either:

A. LD1 with Carlson
B. LD2 with Orlov

 

[Portable Mink]

Ovi, Dillon & Wilson on the ice at the same time would not be a good time for opposition if we make playoffs.

 

[tenken00]

If he can anchor a pairing, maybe

Orlov-Carlson (this is pretty much transitioned this way right now anyways)
Dillon-Jensen?

 

[max21]

I love this, I watched many Sharks games over the years as my neighbor is die hard and he is a big body physical player. He will fit right in. Very solid move here. I think he will fit better than Demelo.

 

[txpd]

If he can anchor a pairing, maybe

Orlov-Carlson (this is pretty much transitioned this way right now anyways)
Dillon-Jensen?

I think it depends entirely on what level of defensive load they want Carlson to carry. Put Orlov with Carlson and they have to match up against the oppo first line. Carlson's offense will suffer. Dillon and Jensen would provide nothing offensively

 

[Pavelski2112]

You guys are gonna like Dillon. Smooth skating, physical, can actually play defense (one could argue he was our best LHD after Vlasic became a shell of himself). Great teammate and nice guy. Also good for one highlight reel goal every now and then.

 

[Skrudland2Lomakin]

Went over some past information.

Dillon has played on his off-side from time-to-time.

Kempny-Carlson
Orlov-Dillon
Siegs-Gudas

Jensen, LuJo, draft pick for a top-nine forward.

With what cap?


What top 9 forward that is impactful could we possibly fit in with basically only 900k of space available?

 

[um]

With what cap?


What top 9 forward that is impactful could we possibly fit in with basically only 900k of space available?

Jensen... you just highlighted him.