Speculation: It sounds like John Carlson is willing to test NHL free agency

[ottomaddox]

Best quote:

"Winning a Stanley Cup is a 99.9 percent positive event for a franchise, especially one as long-suffering as the Capitals. But there’s also the sting of players who helped you get there who you won’t be able to bring back — and it’s sounding more and more like that could be the case with Carlson."

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It sure sounds like John Carlson wants to test NHL free agency

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[oilwave]

Nothing about this article implies there is a source saying he's going to free agency or that any new info led to the article being written.
Also I've definitely never heard of Michelle Bruton, so not exactly a reputable claim.

 

[rent free]

interesting. i wonder how much the caps are willing to offer to keep him now

 

[hockeykicker]

where does it say this?

 

[Dbrownss]

Nothing wrong in seeing what's out there

 

[CanadianPensFan1]

Yeah. Uhhhhh. As much as I dislike most things caps ....

1) it doesn't say or imply anything about Carlson testing FA waters

And

B) even if he does, no issues with that. He's earned it for sure.

 

[DudeWhereIsMakar]

I want Buffalo to snag him because their D could really use him and with him ln their roster they instantly become a team that has a shot at the playoffs. If not him, I don't know what will.

I was going to troll and say he was going to sign with a team nobody would either expect and/or want him to.

 

[Pierce Hawthorne]

Cant imagine this is any sort of a reliable source whatsoever.

 

[CraigsList]

It'll depend on Orpik getting moved in my opinion.

 

[oobga]

Even if he ends of staying with the caps, it would still be fun to have a bunch of the teams in the NHL coming one after another to kiss your butt for a week

 

[hockeykicker]

It'll depend on Orpik getting moved in my opinion.

Not really. Assuming the cap goes to 80 mil (according to lebrun) caps will have 16.2 mil to sign grubauer, carlson, dsp, beagle, wilson and kempny

A simple solution is trading grubauer. As great as dsp is, you can replace him. Only issue is kempny

 

[SnizzMitch]

He’s coming home in T.O

 

[Fallschirmyager]

That's a fluff piece for clicks with no new information that hasn't already been published.

 

[Kamiccolo]

I thought he was really good in the playoffs, but I don't see him as a true #1 D, so I am hesitant to put in a large offer.

 

[McSuper]

He’s coming home in T.O

Along with Stamko , JT , McDavid and now the last piece to the puzzle Carlson . What a power house

 

[Number1RedWingsFan52]

He’s coming home in T.O

Love the Seeing that Carlson is an American from Mass.

 

[peterthegreat12]

He’s coming home in T.O

He is American...

 

[Starat327]

He is American...

America is just southern Toronto. Everyone knows that.

 

[SherVaughn30]

interesting. i wonder how much the caps are willing to offer to keep him now

They are in negotiations. Joe Beninati, the Caps TV anouncer who has some inside knowledge of the team, has said the dollar amount per year being negotiated between the two parties, is above $8 million per year.

 

[Alan Wake]

He won, now he can just go in cruise control the rest of his career, collecting as much money as he possibly can.

Can't really say I would blame him. Some people want to chase history, or always be competitive. Some people want to build their lives and their childrens lives for the next couple decades.

 

[SherVaughn30]

Carlson will only test the market if he and the Caps can't work out a new deal.

 

[danielpalfredsson]

Winning the cup probably makes it easier to leave. It's the end of the story, now he can cash in on a 7 year 60 million dollar free agent contract.

 

[rent free]

They are in negotiations. Joe Beninati, the Caps TV anouncer who has some inside knowledge of the team, has said the dollar amount per year being negotiated between the two parties, is above $8 million per year.

That figure makes sense.

 

[mouser]

Not seeing any info in this article us HF posters couldn’t have speculated on ourselves.

 

[SnizzMitch]

He is American...

That was the joke.....