Confirmed with Link: Caps claim Urbom
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Ovechkins Wodka
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Holtz My Bahls
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Tough to say, considering when he was up here he was always placed on the 3rd pairing. I could see him on the 2nd pairing if Erskine stays as the 3LD.
SimplySensational
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Carlzner
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It's pretty apparent that there isn't a spot for Orlov on this team.
Trade him while he still has decent value.
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The way Orlov played in the preseason we'd need to clear our whole D depth before he'd earn a chance again. He needs to work out his defensive game in the AHL and when he is ready they should slot him right into the 2nd pairing. Urbom will fit in well in the 3rd pairing because it can't be like it was against Chicago. Hillen and Carrick got bullied the whole game and they need someone to bring size into that pairing.
Obvious choice is Carrick. Just watching him on Chicago's first goal was rough. He just isn't strong enough to be up here yet. If Urbom is only to shore up the 3rd pairing it's still a great move.
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Called for this yesterday, so needless to say that I'm pleased. Have wanted Urbom for a while, even proposing a Perreault for Urbom swap a couple years back. With the staff's reluctance to give Orlov a role, it really makes sense. Certainly seems like Orlov and Schilling are not in the organization's long term plans at this point.
Only $550K is base salary, rest is bonuses that should be able to be applied to the cushion. Carrick alone should be enough, but having Urbom as a 3LD creates options for 3RD (Carrick or Kundratek or Oleksy or Hillen could all potentially gel with him).
Above average mobility, especially for his size. Should fit in just fine with Oates' system.This is exactly what you said would happen about a week ago
The only thing I care about...can he skate?
SimplySensational
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People parroting stuff again.
He was paired with Oleksy and only had one goal against during his 5 games last year, WITH OLEKSY. Did I forget to mention he was playing with Oleksy?
He was paired with Oleksy and only had one goal against during his 5 games last year, WITH OLEKSY. Did I forget to mention he was playing with Oleksy?
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He may not have a lot of value, but he's not TFS. A decent addition for a trade package.
I like this move. With some luck Urbom can allow to play Erskine where he belongs.
Orlov-Carlson seems like a very weak 2nd D pairing in our own zone. Orlov-Green is worse. Who do you want to pair him with?
BrooklynCapsFan
No more choking!
Hillen does absolutely nothing for me.
I'd like to see Urbom-Oleksy or Urbom-Carlson
Alzner-Green
Urbom/Erskine-Carlson
Urbom/Erskine-Oleksy
Side note: I find it endlessly amusing that Oleksy still doesn't have a tsn.ca profile page.
I'd like to see Urbom-Oleksy or Urbom-Carlson
Alzner-Green
Urbom/Erskine-Carlson
Urbom/Erskine-Oleksy
Side note: I find it endlessly amusing that Oleksy still doesn't have a tsn.ca profile page.
SimplySensational
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Now ****ing Carlson is terrible according to you.
The one shift Erskine isn't on the ice with Carlson, Saad scores game winning goal.
Hivemind
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He's only mildy tougher than Jeff Schultz. He's not a toughness add. He's willing to play the body, but he's not going to wow you with big hits.
ChibiPooky
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Well, the team's effectively traded Perreault for Urbom and a 4th now.
So he's Jeff Schultz?
For the folks who are hoping he can play 2nd pairing immediately, that would be great... but let's remember the kid has played all of 13 more NHL games than Connor Carrick. I'd say let him cut his teeth on the 3rd and Hillen and Erskine can platoon 2LD, and if/when Urbom is ready, he can step into the role.
Hivemind
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I know people are going to hate it, but it's not the worst comparisson in the world. Urbom has more upside, both offensively and physically, than Schultz, and hopefully develops better than Schultz did. But both are big, positional defensive LHD.
ChibiPooky
Yay hockey!
Well Schultz at one point was a legitimate NHL defenseman. Hopefully he develops better than Schultz. Maybe they can stick him with Mike Green and get a +50 season out of him
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hb12xchamps
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I'm fine with it. Hershey opens up their season Saturday at home against the hated Phantoms. Adding Latta to the mix will make the game even better.
