Speculation: Caps have 9.2 mil to spend as Backstrom returns to perma IR - Nylander?

[ole ole]

Why not? Tavares has 1 more year. It would be short sighted to let a player like Nylander walk over 1 season of tight cap. After that, their commitments are Matthews @ 13.25 and Nylander @ let's say 10. Tavares probably sighs for half.

Then it becomes what to do with Marner, but even if he gets a 1M raise, they will still be in a better cap position than they were.

You had your shot at signing Nylander for 10 before the season. He's playing like the best player on the team. Start at 12 .

 

[Jared Dunn]

Do see Treleving going with a massively top heavy construction again like Dubas did?

I don’t know if he will
Isn’t Marner up for a raise

Marner will get a small raise, probably signs around 12 next summer

 

[um]

I will take Tom Wilson, 2 first round picks, and a signed Ovechkin jersey.

Hmmmm, what about Tom Wilson and an autographed Nick Backstrom floor hockey stick?

 

[AvroArrow]

Lol no chance Leafs are trading Nylander.

Might be able to take on a guy like Jack Campbell as a dump + futures though. Capitals will have to seriously rebuild, OV is a legend but the cycle continues. Personally if I'm the caps, I'd look to take on contracts with futures.

Campbell + 1st + 1st + 2nd for Future considerations

And then find an average C.

Caps aren't competing for a cup or playoffs anymore, would be best to get started on the eventual full blown rebuild now. Take advantage of the cap space, lines up with OV's remaining years in the league.

Marner will get a small raise, probably signs around 12 next summer

Considering how he has played so far, he's gonna get less money on his next deal. 10.5 ish

 

[MilkofthePoppy]

Hmmmm, what about Tom Wilson and an autographed Nick Backstrom floor hockey stick?

Throw in Keumper?

 

[um]

Throw in Keumper?

Only if you give us a signed Cujo floor hockey goalie stick.

But... nah. Hard to win with no goalie.

 

[ElPrimeTime]

Darnell Nurse at 9.25M float your boat? Scratch that itch?

As a Habs fan, you seem to have a very unhealthy infatuation with Nurse and the Oilers. Yes he is overpaid, but WE HAVE NO ONE TO REPLACE HIS MINUTES. Not sure why you don't understand that concept. Oilers are stuck with Nurse for however long we are contending or until he asks out since he has a full NMC.

 

[AvatarAang]

You had your shot at signing Nylander for 10 before the season. He's playing like the best player on the team. Start at 12 .

Good grief this thread is ridiculous.

Do you know how many players are making 12M+ right now? Off the top of my head that kind of money is reserved for McDavid, Mackinnon etc.

We’ve seen this exact scenario play out with Matthews. HFBoards is convinced he is a superstar that will leave Toronto the first chance he gets.

As soon as Matthews re-signed, the narrative changed to him being overpaid.

If Nylander re-signs in Toronto, the haters will say he is overpaid.

if Nylander does not re-sign in Toronto, the haters will say he is the best and worth any contract he signs.

 

[HockeyVirus]

delete

 

[theVladiator]

Lol no chance Leafs are trading Nylander.

Agreed.

Campbell + 1st + 1st + 2nd for Future considerations

ZERO chance for a rebuild in Washington while Ovechkin is chasing Gretzky's record.

ZERO chance that someone pays 20M cash for 2 fairly meh draft picks. And yes, last 3rd of the first round is pretty much meh from the value standpoint. Washington is better off overpaying Nylander by 2.5M per year in the off-season, and waste their 20M that way. They aren't finding a similar caliber player at the bottom of the first even in 5 tries, never mind 2.

 

[UrbanImpact]

Washington was rumored to be very interested in Garland at the beginning of the season. I wonder if that heats up again now with the cap space.

Im just not sure what the return is?

Ferharvery would be great but Tochett doesnt like to use Left handed players on Right Side eventhough MF can do it.

I guess maybe Mantha because Canucks can use some skill and size. He doesnt strike me as a Tochett type of player though? how has he been? lazy? underperforming? injured?

Garland for Mantha would help the Canucks for cap space in the next couple of years though.

 

[AvroArrow]

Agreed.



ZERO chance for a rebuild in Washington while Ovechkin is chasing Gretzky's record.

ZERO chance that someone pays 20M cash for 2 fairly meh draft picks. And yes, last 3rd of the first round is pretty much meh from the value standpoint. Washington is better off overpaying Nylander by 2.5M per year in the off-season, and waste their 20M that way. They aren't finding a similar caliber player at the bottom of the first even in 5 tries, never mind 2.

It's essentially "free" assets though, and they would still have money to get OV a decent C. OV could still chase Gretzky's record, and the Caps would have an additional 2 first rounders for the inevitable rebuild.

 

[platotld]

ZERO chance for a rebuild in Washington while Ovechkin is chasing Gretzky's record. ??? So an NHL club sits back for 3 season losing money so 1 player can beat it? He can beat it elsewhere or just hope to play an extra 2 seasons on a rebuilding team !


I have a great signing, no one. Bring up every farm scrub ya have to see just wtf you have. Caps are the 2013 canucks.. prepare for sh*T years ahead. Man the harpoons... all hands on the Deck.

#1. Caps GM calls Olvie into the office and states truthfully wanna ride and die with us for next 6 years of hell? Yes, great you retire a Cap. No - 1st round draft pick and a prospect to a contender in Jan why wait.

1st rounder and a prospect that can step in RIGHT away.

#2 Both high hits.. but only this and next year. Swap both for younger players with potential, retain and retain cause nothing but cheap young assets coming in anyways next 3 years.

Kuznetsov, Evgeny	M-NTC	C	NHL	Draft	31	9.3	$7,800,000	$7,800,000	UFA
Oshie, T.J.	M-NTC	RW	NHL	Trade	36	6.9	$5,750,000	$5,750,000	UFA

Hope to get 1 st and couple 2nds and a player or two fill the roster, minimum a 1st and 1 step in younf roster player and 1 very good to top end (like best in farm) player.

No one is touching this...

Wilson, Tom	M-NTC	RW	NHL	Draft	29	6.2	$5,166,667	$6,500,000	$6,500,000	$6,500,000	$6,500,000	$6,500,000
Strome, Dylan		C	NHL	Signed	26	6.0	$5,000,000	$5,000,000	$5,000,000	$5,000,000	$5,000,000

No one is touching this ^^ ROFL

#3 For defense, SHED them all, if you want keep Carlson, I would not know why though, remember you are NOW competing with the San Hose Sharks.. trade all of them.

DEFENSE (8 - $21,582,500)	TERMS	POS	STATUS	ACQUIRED	AGE	CAP%	2023-24	2024-25	2025-26	2026-27	2027-28	2028-29
Carlson, John "A"	M-NTC	RD	NHL	Draft	33	9.6	$8,000,000	$8,000,000	$8,000,000	UFA
Jensen, Nick		RD	NHL	Trade	33	4.9	$4,050,000	$4,050,000	$4,050,000	UFA
van Riemsdyk, Trevor		RD	NHL	Signed	32	3.6	$3,000,000	$3,000,000	$3,000,000	UFA
Fehérváry, Martin		LD/RD	NHL	Draft	24	3.2	$2,675,000	$2,675,000	$2,675,000	RFA
Sandin, Rasmus		LD	NHL	Trade	23	1.7	$1,400,000	RFA

1st and top d-prospect and 1 d man to step in for less dollars - Carlson
2nd for Rasmus at the deadline.

Weaponise new for cap at deadline taking on short term huge contracts to dumb years end, since cap going up next couple years now is time to DUMP and jump for great picks. Hope to get a 2nd and few 3rds, heck depending on Dump maybe even a late 1st.

Do it right 2 or more 1st, couple 2n rounders and a 3 rd or so, new and more younger players. Be LA Kings... not the Canucks, make it painful but fast like pulling out the knife.

ZERO chance for a rebuild in Washington while Ovechkin is chasing Gretzky's record. ??? Daughty and Kopitar did a rebuild, Olvie can also or move on.

Much love to you Caps fans, but please do not take anyone in now.

 

[um]

Good grief this thread is ridiculous.

Do you know how many players are making 12M+ right now? Off the top of my head that kind of money is reserved for McDavid, Mackinnon etc.

We’ve seen this exact scenario play out with Matthews. HFBoards is convinced he is a superstar that will leave Toronto the first chance he gets.

As soon as Matthews re-signed, the narrative changed to him being overpaid.

If Nylander re-signs in Toronto, the haters will say he is overpaid.

if Nylander does not re-sign in Toronto, the haters will say he is the best and worth any contract he signs.

What the hell are you talking about.

Learn the difference between what a few people say and what everyone says.

 

[Scintillating10]

Imagine Caps will give their pick or top prospect for first liner. To get Ovechkin the goal record

 

[Some Other Flame]

Bah gawd that's Kadri's music. And with 2.2M to spare

 

[TOGuy14]

Backstrom so long and thanks for all the fish!

So what do ya think? How close were Spencer and Nylander?
Will Caps fans ever allow another Nylander to wear a Caps Jersey? Wait the 1st one never really wore his so....

Oh p.s. I'm starting the rumor

Washington Capitals’ Nicklas Backstrom Says He Will Step Away From Hockey Due To Health Reasons

The Washington Capitals and center Nicklas Backstrom announced on Wednesday morning that the 35-year-old will step away from the game. He underwent hip resurfacing surgery on June 18, 2022, his sec…

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Unless you are talking about Alex, the Capitals definitely do not have the assets to trade for Willy.

 

[Leaf Fans]

You had your shot at signing Nylander for 10 before the season. He's playing like the best player on the team. Start at 12 .

Why? Do you think Montreal will get him at 12 in July?

 

[hurdemz]

What does Toronto do if they miss the playoffs or lose out in rd 1, pay nylander his ask, run it back again! To me that’s the definition of insanity. But hey let’s keep doing it. We couldn’t go deep with matthews at 11.75 and nylander at 6.9, let’s try 13.25 and 10.5 respectively!

This is such a worn out statement.
WhaT do you suggest?
Let him walk for nothing?
Trade him for a largely inferior player?
Rebuild?
Please don't say "I would of done this/that different" because it's done.

 

[Michel Beauchamp]

Tavares comes off the books after the 24-25 season. Nylander is an FA at the end of this season.

When anyone talks about 2024-25, the poster you quoted simply closes his eyes, plugs his ears and sings "lalalalala".

 

[GirardSpinorama]

Toronto has Tavares coming off the books in a year. It going to be pretty hard to out bid them.
If he leaves it won’t be over money.

A year too late.

 

[alphabetical]

This is such a worn out statement.
WhaT do you suggest?
Let him walk for nothing?
Trade him for a largely inferior player?
Rebuild?
Please don't say "I would of done this/that different" because it's done.

The leafs are obviously top heavy up front. They need to build a complete team, starting with their blue line. Trading some of the expensive (or soon to be expensive) talent in the top six is the only way to fill gaps in the lineup.

The caps aren't a good trade partner for Nylander. They don't have the right pieces to acquire him, and they don't want to spend assets for a rental.

 

[centipede2233]

This is such a worn out statement.
WhaT do you suggest?
Let him walk for nothing?
Trade him for a largely inferior player?
Rebuild?
Please don't say "I would have done this/that different" because it's done.

you are right, they have no choice to pay nylander. it’s too late for,that ship. They will have to slowly allocate cap space as deals expire (Bertuzzi, domi, samsonov, taveras in 2 yrs) and rebuild the defence. That’s how I’d proceed moving forward. Marner on the other hand I’d explore on trading

 

[Spargon]

Considering how he has played so far, he's gonna get less money on his next deal. 10.5 ish

It's a nice sentiment but we all know that isn't going to happen. Tavares will be the only one taking less on his next deal if he stays.

 

[hurdemz]

you are right, they have no choice to pay nylander. it’s too late for,that ship. They will have to slowly allocate cap space as deals expire (Bertuzzi, domi, samsonov, taveras in 2 yrs) and rebuild the defence. That’s how I’d proceed moving forward. Marner on the other hand I’d explore on trading

Agree, the should move marner before his deal expires