What were people thinking he was going to get? I thought it was the $3-4mil range...and this is what that is so...why the shock?
Aren’t the Penguins paying nearly 5mil with term for a defensemen that wasn’t even good enough to play defense for one of the worst defensive teams in the league? Seems like Dillon and the Caps both got a fair deal for what he brings and he should make a good partner for Carlson, something the Caps have been looking for.I mean, is Dillon quality? He's okay. Typical shutdown guy. If I'm the Caps, I'm more like why are we paying 9 million dollars and term for three # 4 defensemen on a good day.
Aren’t the Penguins paying nearly 5mil with term for a defensemen that wasn’t even good enough to play defense for one of the worst defensive teams in the league? Seems like Dillon and the Caps both got a fair deal for what he brings and he should make a good partner for Carlson, something the Caps have been looking for.
As for Jensen and Kempny, Kempny is likely out for the year now. And even if you think Dillon is only a 4, his strengths seem to match up really well with Carlson’s weaknesses.
Aren’t the Penguins paying nearly 5mil with term for a defensemen that wasn’t even good enough to play defense for one of the worst defensive teams in the league? Seems like Dillon and the Caps both got a fair deal for what he brings and he should make a good partner for Carlson, something the Caps have been looking for.
As for Jensen and Kempny, Kempny is likely out for the year now. And even if you think Dillon is only a 4, his strengths seem to match up really well with Carlson’s weaknesses.
Is he top-4 in Washington?
And also Tom Wilson doesn’t have to fight every single fight for the Caps anymore. I think Dillon is the nuanced Orpik role.This is a good deal for Washington, this is the type of defenseman that they needed. Dillon’s possession numbers are good.
Dillon is a good defensive defenseman he’s not to flashy and won’t put up points on the board but he’ll stop goals from being scored on Samsonov.
The depth chart is probably Carlson, Orlov, Kempny, Dillon, Jensen, Siegenthaler.Is he top-4 in Washington?
Dillon is good, but they likely need another PMD to go along with Carlson and Orlov, unless they think Fehrevary can fill that role adequately next year.Dillon is fine, but I was kinda hoping for an upgrade here. The opportunity cost is kinda squandered, but it's probably better than betting it all on Kempny regaining his 2018 form.
he was meh in his time here so far but if he pushes jenson and others out of lineup then its good
can call it whatever you want, definitely subpar coaching. Thought highly of Dillon before he got to the caps. Didnt say he was bad, just nothing that exciting either. Jensen is a dumpster fire of disaster. Siegs is ok but again nothing special. Kempny really hasnt been back to the level he played in the cup run for whatever reason (injuries). So not sure if coaching can fix all of that but hope so.You do know that Caps assistant coach of defense, Cashman, was basically an AHL coach? The Caps d-group was so misguided. I believe Carlson, Dillon, Orlov, Jensen are your top 4 d-men, with Fever/Siegenthaler your 5/6 guys. With Kempny on LTIR, you have some salary cap room to bring someone else in via trade or free agency. I find Siegenthaler to not be a reliable #6 guy yet.
What were people thinking he was going to get? I thought it was the $3-4mil range...and this is what that is so...why the shock?