Confirmed with Link: Wait, kuzy was traded? To Hurricanes for 2025 3rd round pick. Caps retain 50 percent

[hockeykicker]

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[Marshall]

I am f***ing stunned.

Standing O for Mac.

 

[max21]

We actually got something for him, back with Dima

 

[Langway]

Definitely thought Nashville would be the only option. And to get a pick back rather than bundled along? Well done.

Feel bad for anyone that bought a Kuznetsov Bears jersey.

 

[Brian23]

Man, what a masterplay from GMBM. Though, I do begin to wonder if maybe they refused to retain up until this point, but either way getting a 3rd for Kuzya is incredible.

 

[Neil Racki]

Keep smiling, keep fighting

Go f*** light some f***ing lamps!

 

[um]

Now I really want to make the playoffs.

Give me the Canes round 1.

 

[Holtbyisms]

Surprised we got a 3rd back. Bye birdman, you'll always be one of my favorite players. Hopefully you can find your game in Carolina and good buddy Orlov can help keep you on track.

 

[zappa4ever]

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beyond surprised Kuzy + contract have been moved and are cleared from the books

 

[SecretaryofDefense5]

Kuzy always will be a legend in these parts for 2018. Nothing but love......but it was time to move on for everyone involved.

Best of luck in Carolina with Dima.

Also....BMac is a God. How did he actually get something for Kuzy?

 

[marcel snapshot]

He's going to a playoff team where he can be a complementary asset, rather the 1C guy, and a team with one of his closest friends. And he got a bunch of sweet Hershey Bears schwag for his trouble.

Guy is really being gifted a fresh start here. I hope he's learned what to do (and what not to do) with it

 

[itsjustsurvival]

Was one of my favorite players. Glad they were able to move him. Awesome they got a pick back for him. Hope he can find success too.

Crazy how Carolina has now gotten Semin, Orlov, and Kuznetsov. Maybe Ovechkin doesn't retire as a Capital after all.... (joking obviously).

 

[marcel snapshot]

The other great part about GMBM's Kuzy move is that it will panic the Rangers into doing another fruitless, future-mortgaging splashy but stupid move.

 

[SecretaryofDefense5]

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beyond surprised Kuzy + contract have been moved and are cleared from the books

Well...they retain 50% for next year but still a miracle.

 

[Random schmoe]

Guess maybe I can kind of claim I called it?

It is possible that another team is interested but want him to be in the AHL to start, and want the Caps to deal with the waivers. (Have to imagine if he has a $3.9M cap hit and goes through waivers another team might be more tempted to claim him than at a $7.8M cap hit.)

Though I never imagined they'd actually something back for him.

 

[Ovie's Neighbor]

Not bad at all, I would have traded him for a 7th round pick.

 

[AhosDatsyukian]

why has he struggled lately, motivation/mindset/mental or has he had physical limitations? he's still pretty young and was still an absolute stud as recently as like 2-3 years ago, no?

 

[Langway]

Worth mentioning that because Carolina doesn't have an AHL affiliate there's a decent chance he could still play for the Bears while awaiting clearance.

 

[Brian23]

He's going to a playoff team where he can be a complementary asset, rather the 1C guy, and a team with one of his closest friends.

He's also going to a team where he's got zero good will built in and a coach that's got high expectations for buy in. I feel like it's a recipe for a lot of healthy scratches and disaster.

I just don't see how this makes any since for Carolina. Feel like Orlov is selling them a lot of smoke, only thought.

 

[Ovie's Neighbor]

He's also going to a team where he's got zero good will built in and a coach that's got high expectations for buy in. I feel like it's a recipe for a lot of healthy scratches and disaster.

I just don't see how this makes any since for Carolina. Feel like Orlov is selling them a lot of smoke, only thought.

It’s high risk high reward. I don’t think it’s a horrible decision by Carolina.

 

[zappa4ever]

why has he struggled lately, motivation/mindset/mental or has he had physical limitations? he's still pretty young and was still an absolute stud as recently as like 2-3 years ago, no?

Personally, I think after winning The Cup and getting a big contract, building a family, he's become sated/fat/happy/satisfied and has lost motivation (add to that the substance issues and he's underperformed for years)

Tons of quotes from him about not hyped about hockey until Playoffs, not liking afternoon games etc... he's one of the most honest interviews

 

[Ovechkins Wodka]

Wow never even played a game for the bears

 

[RandyHolt]

Good i am glad he is in the league vs off to the KHL wasteland

 

[itsjustsurvival]

It’s high risk high reward. I don’t think it’s a horrible decision by Carolina.

There is definitely a chance this works out well for Carolina.

 

[VaCaps Fan]

Good change of scenery.