Confirmed with Link: Caps acquire Mike Weber (50% retained) for 3rd Rd Pick (2017)

[hockeykicker]

yea it is kinda suspicious why they had buffalo retain 50 percent on the small contract but just guessing on my part

 

[strungout]

yea it is kinda suspicious why they had buffalo retain 50 percent on the small contract but just guessing on my part

Why? If they are willing...theres no reason not to.

 

[Langway]

yea it is kinda suspicious why they had buffalo retain 50 percent on the small contract but just guessing on my part

According to GeneralFanager they couldn't take on Weber's full contract even if they wanted to. This gets the bare essentials squared away early and now they can focus on getting creative. Or ultimately it could be their only move.

 

[hockeykicker]

Why? If they are willing...theres no reason not to.

because they could have gotten him for a 5th or 6th. retaining gives up a better pick. why give up a better pick when you could just pay 400k instead of 200k?

 

[Onslow]

Weber is a good #6-7 defender. Don't expect too much from him, but in sheltered minutes (which he will likely get with the Caps), he'll do well. He is gritty and physical and alright defensively, but brings nothing on offense. Just don't let him drop the gloves cuz he'll lose

Good luck with him guys

 

[HunterSThompson]

Trotz that cheeky son of a gun. Said they would make a deal. Said Galiev wasn't going anywhere [in it]. This trade satisfies both.

 

[HunterSThompson]

yea it is kinda suspicious why they had buffalo retain 50 percent on the small contract but just guessing on my part

I think they had to to make it work.

 

[tycoonheart]

Would he supplant chorney as 7D?

 

[hockeykicker]

I think they had to to make it work.

very true, had not thought about that.

 

[Zoidberg Jesus]

This is in case of injuries. He may not even be in top 6

He couldn't secure a spot in the top 6 on Buffalo, so I hope to god they're not planning on him being in our top 6. I see him as the #8 behind Chorney.

 

[txpd]

this also explains the Chorney contract

 

[AlexBrovechkin8]

GMBM is a boss. Sooo much better than 2 2nds for Polak and Spalling.

 

[Calicaps]

this also explains the Chorney contract

how do you mean?

 

[442]

how do you mean?

My guess is the contract was "Thanks for everything you did this year, you were a huge stop-gap, we're gonna get a vet for the playoffs but you're going to be here for a bit."

 

[Calicaps]

My guess is the contract was "Thanks for everything you did this year, you were a huge stop-gap, we're gonna get a vet for the playoffs but you're going to be here for a bit."

right, that makes sense.

 

[strungout]

 

[442]

right, that makes sense.

For someone who was in his position, it's not so bad. He's on a potential cup winning team, more or less guaranteed some playing time next season and at a minimum he increased his trade value if he ultimately doesn't end up in the long-term plans here. I'd be a bit salty about potentially riding the pine in the playoffs but ain't all that bad for him.

 

[GellMann]

Hey guys,

Sabres fans know what it's like to not have defensive depth during a long playoff run, because 2006. Weber is exactly what we needed then. He got a terrible rep with our fans because he spent the tank years playing in the top 4 on an awful team, but this season, he was utilized correctly in the 6/7 roll and played as well as you could ever expect a 6/7 to play. He's a warrior too, he'll bleed for a shot at the cup. I like the acquisition for you guys and for Webs, and I hope he positively contributes to a cup run, I know I'll be rooting for y'all too.

 

[hockeykicker]

 

[Acallabeth]

People are trying to tell us how awful our new physical defensive defenseman is (after playing for Buffalo of all teams), and how awful this move is.
Reminds of someone else.
Okay depth move. Now improve Laich to an NHL level 4th liner or even Ladd, and we're set.

 

[ALLCAPSALLTHETIME]

They got the wrong Weber!

Just kidding. :p

I think this is a good pickup. If they are going to go on a long playoff run, they'll be getting banged up on D. Weber is a competent Dman.

 

[Underpants2]

People are trying to tell us how awful our new physical defensive defenseman is (after playing for Buffalo of all teams), and how awful this move is.
Reminds of someone else.
Okay depth move. Now improve Laich to an NHL level 4th liner or even Ladd, and we're set.

Couldn't agree with this more. The time is now.

 

[Alexander the Gr8]

Good move by GMBM to acquire Mike Weber. Reasonable price considering the retention and I have more faith in him than Ness/Carrick/Stanton right now. Given Carlson's health concerns, Weber might have to play a few games in the RS and maybe in the playoffs too. After all, the Hawks won the Cup last year with Kyle Cumiskey playing 9 games in the playoffs.

Can't wait to see what's next.

 

[Roughing]

I ****ing love it.

I was completely behind hiring GMBM, with the hope that he was fully aware of GMGMs mistakes and would correct them. So far, so great.

Now get Laich the **** out of here.

 

[txpd]

how do you mean?

caps like him. he might lose his slot to this rental. this extention shows the caps intentions going forward.
very likely he knew this deal or something like it was coming.