Rumor: Capitals close to deal with John Carlson

[kuzy92]

8x8 or 8x8.5

Amazing deal to get Orpik's Salary away. Hopefully they have enough leftover to re-sign Beagle.

In my opinion Kempny is a bigger priority than Beagle

 

[golffuul]

In my opinion Kempny is a bigger priority than Beagle

With 14M (now20M) in cap space, Kempny was always going to be re-signed. Was hoping for all three.

 

[jaric1862]

8.5 x 8

 

[Kolzilla]

It's like Christmas morning

 

[Mr Positive]

9 million for 8 years.

Carlson is just below the top tier. That top tier is about to get UFA cash of around 11 million (Doughty and Karlsson).

He just led their D to not only be the top scoring Dman this year, but to win the cup. His cap number will NOT start with a 7, period. It could be with an 8 if he's generous, but imo if it is, it will be very close to 9. Burns' deal adjusted for inflation is a cap hit of 8.8

over 9.0 is also very possible. Eichel got RFA cash of 9.5

 

[Filthy Dangles]

I don't think he's as impact a player st even strength as guys like Orlov and Niskanen but his shot and skills on the PP are deadly

He's gonna get pretty overpaid but I think it's better than letting him walk

 

[NewtJorden]

Worst free agency ever

How? Another summer of looking at Vanek trying to continue his trip to all 31 teams.

 

[Honour Over Glory]

Carlson getting Subban money would be a disgusting look into where the future of the NHL is going.

And Evander Kane getting 7m/yr isn't hilariously dumb already?

 

[Daffy]

Underrated player. I'd rather this Carlson than Karlsson. Just a better two way player. Get it done Caps.

Lol

 

[Faltorvo]

9 million for 8 years.

Carlson is just below the top tier. That top tier is about to get UFA cash of around 11 million (Doughty and Karlsson).

He just led their D to not only be the top scoring Dman this year, but to win the cup. His cap number will NOT start with a 7, period. It could be with an 8 if he's generous, but imo if it is, it will be very close to 9. Burns' deal adjusted for inflation is a cap hit of 8.8

over 9.0 is also very possible. Eichel got RFA cash of 9.5

IF JT gets 11m,,, EK/Dough will get more seeing it will be 1 year later and both norris level RHSD the rarest of rare things.

 

[Filthy Dangles]

Underrated player. I'd rather this Carlson than Karlsson. Just a better two way player. Get it done Caps.

There's literally almost nothing John Carlson does better than Erik Karlsson on a hockey rink

 

[SpinningEdge]

There's literally almost nothing John Carlson does better than Erik Karlsson on a hockey rink

Except literally everything on the defensive side.

 

[AlexBrovechkin8]

There's literally almost nothing John Carlson does better than Erik Karlsson on a hockey rink

As a Caps fan who would jettison Carlson for Karlsson without thinking much about it this is just not accurate.

 

[Kamiccolo]

This is why when people say to save Tavares money for a UFA next offseason I say no. These guys always sign with their team at the end of the day.

 

[RoyIsALegend]

All the GMs that wanted to sign him are probably so pissed at Colorado.

Joe Sakic really cares.

 

[SherVaughn30]

Except you are 100% wrong. There’s a reason Carlson is not considered a top tier defenseman.

Says who? A lot of teams would be lining up to sign him(some would even find a way to make salary cap room for him) if he becomes available. I will add Paul Coffee(HOF) needed a more defensive partner to help him out. Letang, who I dislike very much, is a great offensive d-man but far worse than Carlson, defensively. Carlson is not elite like a Doughty/Hedman, but he's still top tier.

 

[Chips]

Carlson getting Subban money would be a disgusting look into where the future of the NHL is going.

How? It’s not like right away he’ll be $4mil overpaid at 8.

Salary Cap keeps going up, salaries keep going up. It still won’t look great at the end, but it won’t be as bad as $8mil for Orpik would be at the current salary cap.

 

[Carlzner]

Except you are 100% wrong. There’s a reason Carlson is not considered a top tier defenseman.

He doesn't need to be considered one. He just played like one in a Stanley cup winning run.

 

[PittsburghPens8771]

Not going to lie. I hate Washington but I love Ovi.

Would be kind of sick to see Washington win BTB. I don’t think they can... but man, would that be one for the ages in 2020.

 

[Lights911]

8 x 8

 

[danielpalfredsson]

He's 29 in January. This is a scenario where the 8th year could be very advantageous because he'll be almost 37 at the end of his contract, so that extra year of money can be looked at as something that isn't a given.

If the Capitals are offering 8 x 8, that's similar to almost 9.15M x 7 on the open market in terms of guaranteed money. Because of this, I wouldn't be surprised to see the AAV come down a bit lower than people are expecting. Maybe something like 7.5M AAV x 8 years.

 

[armani]

Underrated player. I'd rather this Carlson than Karlsson. Just a better two way player. Get it done Caps.

This guy. Lol.

 

[pocketrockets]

There's literally almost nothing John Carlson does better than Erik Karlsson on a hockey rink

 

[BallardEra]

Tick tock.

 

[Devilsrock17]

You knew John Carlson was gonna stay in Washington but I think they got to let Beagle walk to Free Agency