Pre-Game Talk: Capitals 2018 trade deadline thread (Bob Mckenzie says caps in on notable defenders)

[RandyHolt]

Well, except the 3-4m AAV salary difference.

Orpik will come of the books one way or another. BMac seems unconcerned about our salary cap. He seems to like high end players and low end, with few in between.

 

[traparatus]

I'd move Carlson out for EK in a heartbeat. The issue here is the Carlson is a UFA and is likely going to double his current cap hit with his next contract. The issue with Melnyk is that he's a cheap bum who lost Turris because he didn't want to pay him and is about to lose EK as well. I can't see the Sens trading away EK for a pending UFA defenseman whom they'd immediately have to cut a giant check to.

The Sens are really intriguing as a trade partner though. Duchene, Hoffman, Karlsson, Stone, Pageau... if GMBM wanted to pull off a blockbuster shake up jettisoning Carlson and/or Backstrom then Ottawa could make a lot of sense as a trade partner.

I would love to have EK on this team as much as any fan but there is some cold hard reality on that front.

Carlson is a UFA and would have to open negotiations to re-sign with Ottawa to be a part of any deal. Would you voluntarily commit to Ottawa right now?
Niskanen has a NTC. Chances that Ottawa is not on it? Around 0%.
Backstrom? See Niskanen.

That's all she wrote.

 

[peterthegreat12]

Alright. We are in the final stretch. Predict what the Caps do or don't do.

I predict the Caps stand pat, fall to a wildcard spot, and flame out in the first round.

What can I say, I'm a positive guy.

 

[Holtbyisms]

Hopefully three weeks from now he blinks and realizes he's playing for Arizona.

 

[peterthegreat12]

Hopefully three weeks from now he blinks and realizes he's playing for Arizona.

Caps love players like Beagle, Orpik, Chiasson, etc...They have all of those awesome "intangibles".

 

[Empty Goal Net]

Wild put Chris Stewart on waivers. $1.15 million contract, UFA at season's end. His play used to impress, not so sure how he's doing these days. Could Caps squeeze him or would someone have to go?

 

[IafrateOvie34]

Supposedly still available:

EK
McDonough
OEL??
Green
Pacioretty
Zuccarello
Kane
Hoffman

Am I missing anyone? Lots of guys that can help this team.

McD, EK, or Hoffman. Pass on the rest, except OEL.

 

[IafrateOvie34]

Wild put Chris Stewart on waivers. $1.15 million contract, UFA at season's end. His play used to impress, not so sure how he's doing these days. Could Caps squeeze him or would someone have to go?

Not worth it.

 

[IafrateOvie34]

I was thinking the same thing.... he sticks out on the waivers list

He has past playoff heroics.

 

[ovikovy817]

So 2 overpayments (BOS and TOR) and they'll meet in the 1st round, so one of the team will be disappointed

 

[BiPolar Caps]

you change your pic back to a turtle at once young man! haha

 

[BiPolar Caps]

In honor of Russia winning the gold, I've changed mine.

 

[Skrudland2Lomakin]

Boston trying to win a Cup in 2008.


They went from "we're going to rebuild with youth and speed" to "is Mike Bossy still playing? What's he going for?"

 

[hockeykicker]

holy that was a crazy 15 mins when lucas johansen was scratched at the last second. apparently its a lower body injury but dang they took way too long to say the reason

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

In honor of Russia winning the gold, I've changed mine.

Hah!

+1

 

[Holtbyisms]

holy that was a crazy 15 mins when lucas johansen was scratched at the last second. apparently its a lower body injury but dang they took way too long to say the reason

Probably just like vrana scratched for chaisson because of his "play"... If we're truly in on a big name defender per McKenzie then our two most tradeable assets are vrana and lujo.

 

[ovikovy817]

In honor of Russia winning the gold, I've changed mine.

Should I change mine and put a pic of a salt shaker with american and canadian flag??

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

We would have to care for us to be salty....I think.

When your best beats N.A’s or Sweden’s or Finland’s best for the gold....salt will be served.....until then, you can pretend all you want about 2018.

I’m very happy that the best game was the gold medal. Entertainment value was high given that most of the rest was laregely unwatchable.

Let’s hope 2022 will be back to the real players.

 

[maacoshark]

Should I change mine and put a pic of a salt shaker with american and canadian flag??

Please dont involve Canada in this.

 

[maacoshark]

In honor of Russia winning the gold, I've changed mine.

Thats not cool at all.

 

[BiPolar Caps]

Should I change mine and put a pic of a salt shaker with american and canadian flag??

That's a glass of a fine Pilsner. What did you think it was?

 

[Ridley Simon]

Thats not cool at all.

You’re a pretty uptight dude, aren’t you?

 

[maacoshark]

That's a glass of a fine Pilsner. What did you think it was?

Lol uh huh

 

[maacoshark]

You’re a pretty uptight dude, aren’t you?

Nope. I just dont think disrespecting another country is cool at all.

 

[Ovechkins Wodka]

Like once every 10 years does a Norris defender in their prime become avaible to trade. I would blow things up for the chance to add EK. Trade whatever it takes that isn't core.

Sens seem to want cheap pieces so Trade them all the picks and prospects it takes then