Speculation: Caps General Discussion (Coaching/FAs/Cap/Lines etc) - 2021-22 Regular Season Part 6

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[BiPolar Caps]

So it ends up that the Panthers got Chase Priskie via Carolina and we got Henry Rybinski.

The Washington Capitals have landed one of the top free agents in the CHL.
The Capitals announced the signing of Henry Rybinski to a three-year entry-level contract on Tuesday afternoon, coming to terms with the hotly coveted winger who, as reports indicate, was pursued by a number of other NHL teams prior to his decision.
Rybinski currently plays for the Seattle Thunderbirds of the WHL, racking up an impressive 18 goals and 54 points so far this season in just 39 games. The 20-year-old is a former fifth-round pick of the Florida Panthers from the 2019 NHL Entry Draft, with his rights expiring this offseason after the two sides did not come to terms on a contract.

 

[Langway]

 

[trick9]

That's good to hear. No reason to go all-in.

Check the goalie market to see what mid-round pick would bring you back but no reason to move top prospect for a goalie.

 

[Misery74]

Pretty much agreeing the window is now closed. Glad it seems CMM, Jimi and AA are off the table, as that is the right call.

 

[Ovechkins Wodka]

What type of returns would 19 74 77 get us

 

[hb12xchamps]

Sounds like Hagelin's injury is long term. GMBM didn't seem very upbeat regarding his status going forward and said he has an appointment this afternoon. Had surgery last night. Doesn't sound great.

 

[Hivemind]

This will be a (yet another) test to see how integral Hagelin is to the success of the HDH line. Is he the straw that stirs that line's drink? Or has it been the career years from Dowd (2020-21) and Hatheway (2021-22) that have propelled it?

 

[TheLegendOfPatPeake]

Just watched BMacs presser. Sounds like we should start to embrace the suck.

 

[Kuz]

What type of returns would 19 74 77 get us

19 would be really hard to move NMC with 9,2 million for 3 more years. For that much he would have to look better than now to Get good value back. Not many teams can afford him and only contender would really be interested.

Oshie aswell also looses some value because of length. Teams will be careful of adding those extra years. Right now he is good enough for 5,7 but might not be in a year or two. Of course if Caps are gonna rebuild I would say they should trade away stars with retention as I believe they have the exonomy for it and if they want to rebuild they dont need the cap space for a few years.

Oshie 3 mill and Backstrom for 6 mill next trade deadline would be valuable players.

Carlson should Get a decent return already.

This year they should go for playoffs, but if they arent food enough next year they should sell. No reason to keep veterans and Get 10-14th pick when they can Get extra picks/prospects and Get their own picks higher.

Having a mid table team only prolongs the suck period. They are already getting some decent prospects in the lineup, but will need a couple of players with top end talent to be a contender again.

 

[searle]

So who gets Hagelin's spot? Do AJF and Malenstyn both get called up to Duke it out?

 

[Ovechkins Wodka]

Surprised AJF hasn’t been called up yet. What’s his contract status.

from what I’ve heard hags injury was pretty gruesome just speculation but his career may be over if he almost lost an eye

Also seeing pictures of Hags with his visor over his eyes all over social media today is SMH

 

[hockeykicker]

Fwiw

 

[Peeri]

Fwiw

Yeah no thx, we have our own that can fill that hole. AJF, Leason, Malenstyn. Don't waste assets on something we don't need.

 

[tycoonheart]

Hagelin replacement is the last thing we need to trade for. Please just use one of the kids.

 

[TheLegendOfPatPeake]

Hagelin replacement is the last thing we need to trade for. Please just use one of the kids.

I don’t think the player they acquire would be for Hagelin. I think it would be to play on Ellers line.

 

[SherVaughn30]

Hagelin replacement is the last thing we need to trade for. Please just use one of the kids.

AJF

 

[IafrateOvie34]

This will be a (yet another) test to see how integral Hagelin is to the success of the HDH line. Is he the straw that stirs that line's drink? Or has it been the career years from Dowd (2020-21) and Hatheway (2021-22) that have propelled it?

Hate to see a guy injured but this creates an opportunity for someone with a scoring touch.

 

[IafrateOvie34]

So who gets Hagelin's spot? Do AJF and Malenstyn both get called up to Duke it out?

Sure why not. Malenstyn gives us a nasty edge but AJF gives us speed and shown he has knack for where the net is. Can't go wrong with either one, imho.

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

Flow for Flow….AJF.

 

[crazy8888]

so Gmbm is waving white flag on this season ehh. Sucks. He usually follows through on what he says. I guess they expect to be out of playoffs pretty soon.

 

[Hivemind]

It's time for folks to accept that the organization's priority is the chase for 894, not winning a Stanley Cup.

 

[Raikkonen]

I will say one thing carefully to not go offtopic here. Glanced at some threads at Reddit to get a grasp of what people say there. Now I seriously doubt Ovi will play out his contract. The hysteria is real.

 

[TheLegendOfPatPeake]

It's time for folks to accept that the organization's priority is the chase for 894, not winning a Stanley Cup.

Which is ...a bullsh*t decision. But hey, it’s their team.

 

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