Speculation: Caps General Discussion (Coaching/FAs/Cap/Lines etc) - 2021 "Season" Pt. 5

[txpd]

They don't have a C to send back. We need a C in return if we are about to trade Kuzy.

There is almost no chance that the Caps get back a replacement in the same deal. Much more likely that they trade for picks and prospects and then hit the UFA market with the cap space or make another trade for a player that fits the Caps culture.

 

[Random schmoe]

I've long wondered if they could sign Krejci this off-season to a 1-2 year deal to help bridge to McMichael. He'd help maintain decent performance should they trade Kuz.

Cost should be reasonable, but I'm not sure that he a) leaves Boston at all; b) is willing to sign for that short of a term; or c) is actually still good enough.

 

[txpd]

I've long wondered if they could sign Krejci this off-season to a 1-2 year deal to help bridge to McMichael. He'd help maintain decent performance should they trade Kuz.

Cost should be reasonable, but I'm not sure that he a) leaves Boston at all; b) is willing to sign for that short of a term; or c) is actually still good enough.

A 55% right shot face off guy? Boy, thats a nice fit for a short keep the window open run.

 

[pman25]

Trying to think of expansion considerations too, and Minnesota probably needs to move Dumba and need a C. Probably decent value wise with Kuzy for Dumba but we already have Carlson/Schultz and Jensen/TVR on the right side. Probably doesn’t work, unless of course we are banking on losing one of Schultz/Jensen in expansion. They also have a couple of 1sts, could be enough to work with there

I’ve seen a Monahan for Kuzy swap but kinda doubt Kuzy would go to Alberta. Also don’t know a lot about Monahan, he seems to get a lot of flack from the Calgary fanbase

dream scenario is a swap for Barkov if he doesn’t wanna sign in Florida but given their success this year, I bet he wants to stay.

 

[caps4cup]

Phillip Danault could be a good target. Really good analytics, good face off guy, good 5v5 producer, PK’s, and really good defensively. Seems like a guy Lavi would like and trust. Turned down a 6yr 30mil offer earlier this year but would likely settle for a very similar offer considering a dip in production this year. Would save almost 3mil from Kuzy.

 

[DWGie26]

Phillip Danault could be a good target. Really good analytics, good face off guy, good 5v5 producer, PK’s, and really good defensively. Seems like a guy Lavi would like and trust. Turned down a 6yr 30mil offer earlier this year but would likely settle for a very similar offer considering a dip in production this year. Would save almost 3mil from Kuzy.

I don’t know if we need a more defensively minded center while moving Kuzy out. We have responsible centers today.

We need playmakers which is why i hope the Kuzy thing can be resolved in the room. Kuzy was playing really well before missing team function.

Probably depends on how he approaches the team on this.

 

[TheLegendOfPatPeake]

I don’t know if we need a more defensively minded center while moving Kuzy out. We have responsible centers today.

We need playmakers which is why i hope the Kuzy thing can be resolved in the room. Kuzy was playing really well before missing team function.

Probably depends on how he approaches the team on this.

Also will depend on his playoff performance.

 

[amin723]

Zbinijad not on anyone’s radar?

 

[caps4cup]

I don’t know if we need a more defensively minded center while moving Kuzy out. We have responsible centers today.

We need playmakers which is why i hope the Kuzy thing can be resolved in the room. Kuzy was playing really well before missing team function.

Probably depends on how he approaches the team on this.

Meh. Danault actually has a higher assist rate at 5v5 than Kuznetsov this season and last. He also drives offense big time which is arguably the only thing the team could do better (besides goaltending). Adding a big time play driver and really good defensive center to a team that has elite finishing talent and is already very good defensively seems like a good recipe to me. He obviously isn’t as dynamic as Kuznetsov but man, he would be a hell of match up guy to have in the playoffs too.

 

[BiPolar Caps]

Potential destination for Kuznetsov if we go that route.

Columbus with three first round picks this year, they have their own pick plus Tampa Bay and Toronto. But the real return value you get for moving Kuznetsov is the 7.8 million in cap space that you immediately obtain.

 

[pman25]

Columbus with three first round picks this year, they have their own pick plus Tampa Bay and Toronto. But the real return value you get for moving Kuznetsov is the 7.8 million in cap space that you immediately obtain.

I believe trading Kuznetsov will require to bring back at least half of it in salary, so a roster player, prospect, high pick seems like the package. Not a lot of teams can just absorb a straight $7.8 mil (besides Seattle of course)

 

[kmart]

u are quick to throw kuzy away... the dude had all kind of seasons, he is unpredictable ok but the caps generally dont care about production in the season... even off ice issues (i cant find any solid reports on that matter). if he has another 2018 playoffs, the frustrating no shows in regular season mean very little.

 

[g00n]

Kuz has shown a hardheadedness off the ice that may not be curable. Which means his value is going to decline unless he's producing boxcar stats.

IOW hope he has a good playoffs and sell high.

 

[BiPolar Caps]

I believe trading Kuznetsov will require to bring back at least half of it in salary, so a roster player, prospect, high pick seems like the package. Not a lot of teams can just absorb a straight $7.8 mil (besides Seattle of course)

Columbus has some RFAs coming up this summer, but according to CapFriendly they are currently projecting 25 mil cap space for next season prior to addressing all of their RFAs, so I think they might be able to handle Kuzy's salary. The Seattle option is why I think leaving him exposed for the expansion draft might be something to consider. Folks here balk that you are not getting anything of value in return if you do that but I disagree, the valued asset that you'll get in return is the freeing up of 7.8 million to be used elsewhere. We gave up picks to shed Panick's contract.

 

[John Price]

3 years ago kuzy scored in ot on Matt Murray.

 

[tenken00]

Potential destination for Kuznetsov if we go that route.

They should have just taken the stinkin Kuznetsov - Dubois trade like we offered them here on the HF Trade forum in the first place and they wouldn't be in this predicament.

 

[tenken00]

u are quick to throw kuzy away... the dude had all kind of seasons, he is unpredictable ok but the caps generally dont care about production in the season... even off ice issues (i cant find any solid reports on that matter). if he has another 2018 playoffs, the frustrating no shows in regular season mean very little.

Depending on what Kuzy did and if the relationship with the team is salvageable, we are so much better off salvaging it.

 

[Ovechkins Wodka]

Patiently waiting to see who participates in their next practice usually she post lines around noon

 

[Jacoby4HOF66]

Patiently waiting to see who participates in their next practice usually she post lines around noon

 

[AlexBrovechkin8]

Kuzy for Monahan+ in the offseason could be interesting. Calgary is for sure going to go for a shakeup given how much they've underachieved.

 

[Ovechkins Wodka]

Kuz might not get played again

 

[tenken00]

 

[EroCaps]

Hard pass on Danault.

Is Monahan a 1 year stop gap for McMichael?

I'd rather take 2 1sts from Cbus and buy a goaltender with the cap money.

I would take Chinakhov off their hands...

 

[zappa4ever]

If Willy and Sprong are good to go at least we won't be too short on Forwards with OV/Kuz still oot

 

[txpd]

Phillip Danault could be a good target. Really good analytics, good face off guy, good 5v5 producer, PK’s, and really good defensively. Seems like a guy Lavi would like and trust. Turned down a 6yr 30mil offer earlier this year but would likely settle for a very similar offer considering a dip in production this year. Would save almost 3mil from Kuzy.

Is Danault even better than Lars Eller? This is the roster spot that is Ovechkin's 5 on 5 center. Is Danault really the guy you want in that role?