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Speculation: Caps General Discussion (Coaching/FAs/Cap/Lines etc) - 2019-20 Season Pt. 3: Hello 2020
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895
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Oh okay.
Let me think here.
I want Holtby at 3x1m
McDavid at 8x1m would be good too.
Let's add Hedman at 5x1mm too while we're at it.
Melkor
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I think his contract is getting terminated per multiple sources. Not bought out.
895
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Interesting. Considering there is no cap savings and very small cash savings (they'd still have to pay a warm body) LA would be basically just saying "I hate you so much I am paying you to go away"
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Melkor
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They are just being a decent human beings and at least letting the man chase his dream elsewhere instead of just burying his career forever
He is a rich man, he can allow himself to play just for legacy.
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I just read a tweet saying Kovalchuk will forfeit 4.7m in cash since its mutual termination.
LA still on the hook for 6.25m in cap hit this year and next, not that it matters for a rebuilding team.
I think Kovalchuk is Boston bound. They desperately need scoring depth.
I think it all stems from Desjardins ruining the relationship last year and scratching Kovy and sticking him on the fourth line when he played. One would assume that Todd McLellan could have attempted to fix the situation, but, who knows? I imagine the relationship was soured with the team and Kovy last year and there was more going on behind the scenes that we don't know about.
By all accounts from reports, Kovy is still hungry and would rather win a cup than chase KHL money. As a buy-low candidate (at minimum or $1 million AAV max), personally, it'd make a lot of sense to me, rather than spending a premium on another offensive asset - if they choose to go that route - at the TDL. The positives - at least to me - far outweigh the risks. If Kovy dogs it and acts up, we can terminate his contract/bury it for the rest of the year, with no problem. If he shapes up and plays hard, he's a guy that still has an elite shot, great hands, and a high hockey IQ. I'm always willing to make room for players like that in my top-nine, but, I am also a strong proponent of high-skilled players.
@Langway would love your insight and take on this.
Melkor
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Boston is not for him. Aside from that top line, they are not a dynamic team. They are a blue collar type of team that tends to grind out wins. Caps suit him more. He excels in skill heavy system with a lot of passing, creativity and especially if he has a center who is driving the play. He's not that good anymore to just pick the puck up on the fly in his own zone and dangle the F out of everybody to score goals. Still has a good shot though and above average skating. I'd even say he skates really good for his age.
You make a really good point about Boston.
I think he'd be a fit there and I could see them offering him a top-nine spot, but, IDK if that's a team he'd view as a fit for him because of playing style.
If he's chasing a ring over money (to also stay in the NHL), as reports have suggested, I imagine there would be quite a few contenders that would take a chance on him.
There is no chance Seattle doesn't pick Samsonov if he is left exposed. There is no chance Holtby agrees to a long term deal without protection in the expansion draft. That right there ends the whole Holtby debate to me.
If he wants to risk signing a 1 year deal and the team can find $11m+ of cap space to make it worth his while, maybe that could work. Other than that, the writing is on the wall.
If he wants to risk signing a 1 year deal and the team can find $11m+ of cap space to make it worth his while, maybe that could work. Other than that, the writing is on the wall.
txpd
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There is seriously anyone here that wants Kovulchuk?
Edit: Note. Kovulchuk even strength goals. 2. Panik even strength goals. 2
Edit: Note. Kovulchuk even strength goals. 2. Panik even strength goals. 2
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After this year I'd go with Sammie and VV/Copley, switch Gudas for Fever, resign Backstrom, then look at a 1 year upgrade over Jensen so it's clear for Alex Alex and Vrana's extension, and the guy that would be hilarious that's a free agent after next year is Niskanen.
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SherVaughn30
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Holtby can't sign more than 1 year with the Caps and I don't think he would be willing to do it. Samsonov is still looking like a strong candidate to be protected by the Caps in the expansion draft. I think Seattle would most definitely choose Holtby if he were left unprotected and even if he already had his new contract making $8 million per season.
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Rumor has it, in a couple days the Kings/Kovalchuk will mutually agree to terminate his contract, but his cap hit would still remain with the Kings. He would then basically become a free agent.
SherVaughn30
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Those lucrative offers are from the KHL. He has indicated he still wants to play in the NHL.
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Ovechkins Wodka
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As much as we need a better 3rd line and a upgrade from Panik I would pass on Kovy. I think he is washed up and may have an attitude problem
Calicaps
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I think the point was, he's got 'em but he's not interested... basically evidence that he's willing to do what it takes to play in the NHL and try to win a Cup.
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I’ll be surprised if he signs for the minimum. I suspect that comment was to warn off low ball offers....we’ll see.
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Zero interest in Kovalschmuck. Don't see the need, unless we fall on hard times. At the moment, we're one of the top teams in the league, and quite frankly, we haven't even been clicking on all cylinders. I think there's been what? 2 or 3 games where the Caps have played to their potential and dominated. If they were more motivated against the lower rung teams like BJs, Habs, etc., then our record would be even better. Bottom line, I don't see GMBM making any personnel changes anytime soon and justifiably so (unless there are injuries). Once the 3rd line nets a few more, then we can all focus on the glaring issue with this team:
The crappy music being played during home games.
The crappy music being played during home games.
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