CapitalsCupReality
It’s Go Time!!
- Feb 27, 2002
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Remember when Orlov requested a trade because of how poorly he was developed by Oates and treated by McPhee? Good times.
brutal...
Remember when Orlov requested a trade because of how poorly he was developed by Oates and treated by McPhee? Good times.
Ive been telling that Siege isnt in competition with Kempny, Djoos, Fever and AA because this guy is Orpik light and others are not.Yup. That was me. I think it was only me. I was saying that should Niskanen return to norms he was a more stabile player for the role AND that the Caps don't use Orlov's offensive upside because he is left handed that he could return far more than Niskanen.
I was concerned about Orlov on the PK. He is currently 6th on the defense in shtoi/g. but Reirden has found a way to leverage Siegenthaler in such a way as to minimize the lack of pk from both Orlov and Kempny
That's all. Things have worked out just fine.
he could be playing like a $7 mil+ a year guy in a different team scenario...
It was the right trade at the time by GMBM and Gudas is proving a nice add at a discount.
My syrupy hot take today, Orlov doesn’t end his NHL career as a Cap.
Ive been telling that Siege isnt in competition with Kempny, Djoos, Fever and AA because this guy is Orpik light and others are not.
Also that Orlov isnt going to be replaced as game breaker while Carlson and Jensen can replace Niskanen's role.
Also Carlson getting to learn how to defend from Jensen is nice (the picture is clear now: Jensen gets to the sin bin and makes signs to Carlson where to skate on PK).
Carlson getting to learn how to defend from Jensen? Excuse me?
Agree with your take. If Orlov's term were shorter, I think he likely wouldn't fit into the Caps' financial structure, as he's easily a $7M+ defenseman on the UFA market. But with his contract ending after the 2022-23 season, that allows for both salary cap increases and time to shuffle salary around to make room.Also I dont think Orlov is in any type of financial discomfort.
Ovechkin 9,6
Carlson 8,0
Kuznetsov 7,8
Backstrom 6,7
Holtby 6,1
Oshie 5,8
Orlov 5,1
Next is Eller with 3,5 I think (all numbers by memory)
I dont see how he would be not happy. He's got his long term security, a cup, a child and now is getting in his prime.
I dont see him leaving
Ps: he's not getting enough pp time. I think being friends with Ovi compensates that to some acceptable level.
That is all stemming from the Carlson doesnt belong with the elite defenseman thread haha.
Barring a significant injury, no way. You don't trade a 20+ minute per night defenseman in his prime who has a $5.8M cap hit.Hot take continuation....I think he’s moved before that last year.
Barring a significant injury, no way. You don't trade a 20+ minute per night defenseman in his prime who has a $5.8M cap hit.
If his ask for the next term is reasonable, he will be extended. He did actually tolerate a lot to be a Cap. My feeling is that he wont ask for the moon and be willing to stay.
You cant win without vet defenders. Our 2,5M ones are a level or two below (and all will be 30+). You can trade Orlov but you need to get one back of the same caliber (which could be an overpayment).
So the Tampa game thread has devolved into a “Orlov will get dealt” thread?
ah....wut?