Post-Game Talk: Corona virus @ Lime Disease, 7:07pm

[tenken00]

Yep, so we shouldn’t really expect to get any reinforcements before the trade deadline.

Maybe not a big name UFA rental, but perhaps a lesser known player ala Kempny? Someone who might need a change of scenery or has been disappointing so far but the tools are there to fit into the Caps scheme?

Something like that, but it's hard to point to who would fit into those parameters.

We also have Colorado's 2nd rounder and Arizona's 3rd rounder this year in addition to a full stack of draft picks of our own to play around with and sweeten deals.

 

[Ridley Simon]

GMac won’t stand still. Anyone saying he will is silly.

I think he will get a(nother) D-man that is either being misused (Kempny) or is cheap and has good fancies (Jensen) to plug in if need be.

they are looking at 3m or so in space. So half of 6m if need be.

they won’t be static. That’s is for certain.

 

[peterthegreat12]

GMac won’t stand still. Anyone saying he will is silly.

I think he will get a(nother) D-man that is either being misused (Kempny) or is cheap and has good fancies (Jensen) to plug in if need be.

they are looking at 3m or so in space. So half of 6m if need be.

they won’t be static. That’s is for certain.

In BMac we trust.

 

[Ridley Simon]

Good point, but how are we going to add this final piece? We have just under 900K in cap space at the moment. Do we trade Holtby?

Negative. Team could take on a 1.78m a year player. Or 3.5 if retained at max. As of right now. That will grow. As I stated above

 

[txpd]

it’s going to be a failure, but maybe it would have been a failure either way.

Disappoints me that GMBM wouldn’t try to ice the best team....it’s too obvious, Jensen sticks out like a sore thumb.

The question is how many pieces of this team get moved in order to fill that one spot? I would suggest that its as many as 3 players. I think this is the best team they think they can ice given the salary cap.

 

[RandyHolt]

The caps used to score lots of goals without Ovi. Back in the day, at least. You'd think our scoring would always drop off a cliff but maybe it makes others more inclined to shoot.

I liked the Oshie primary tap on 'the pass' Vrana goal. Most schlubs would selfishly try to score instead, and fall over trying.

 

[ALLCAPSALLTHETIME]

Another huge win and without the Captain.

Some nice depth scoring and Holtby got the win. Very enouraging.

Next up is Nashville and they are in free fall.

 

[txpd]

Maybe not a big name UFA rental, but perhaps a lesser known player ala Kempny?.

That describes Jensen too.

 

[notDkristich]

crap, that was a game tonight? what do i complain about?

 

[Firsov99]

Maybe not a big name UFA rental, but perhaps a lesser known player ala Kempny? Someone who might need a change of scenery or has been disappointing so far but the tools are there to fit into the Caps scheme?

Something like that, but it's hard to point to who would fit into those parameters.

We also have Colorado's 2nd rounder and Arizona's 3rd rounder this year in addition to a full stack of draft picks of our own to play around with and sweeten deals.

If we get lucky, we might snatch a moderate upgrade. I would be fine with an “ala Kempny” pick-up. But I would rather keep the draft picks. I hope for a smoother transition into the post-Ovi era.

 

[Bananas]

If we get lucky, we might snatch a moderate upgrade. I would be fine with an “ala Kempny” pick-up. But I would rather keep the draft picks. I hope for a smoother transition into the post-Ovi era.

Ummmm...no. Cough up the picks/prospects and upgrade Jensen. If it’s available it’s a no brainer. We’re talking about the Stanley Cup here.

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

Right. And we, in turn, wouldn’t want to become the Detroit Wings after Ovi and Backy retire.

Cup now, worry about 5 years 4 years from now.

 

[Firsov99]

Ummmm...no. Cough up the picks/prospects and upgrade Jensen. If it’s available it’s a no brainer. We’re talking about the Stanley Cup here.

No trade would guarantee the second Stanley Cup. I wouldn't want another "Filip Forsberg" trade either. If we get a good deal where we wouldn't have to give up too much, I would support it. We are not a desperate team after all although we have a need. Every single contender has a weakness/need anyway.

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

No trade would guarantee the second Stanley Cup. I wouldn't want another "Filip Forsberg" trade either. If we get a good deal where we wouldn't have to give up too much, I would support it. We are not a desperate team after all although we have a need. Every single contender has a weakness/need anyway.

Well duh nobody wants that. How about a trade that works for both sides? Or one we win....again....

 

[Firsov99]

Cup now, worry about 5 years 4 years from now.

Let's see what the GM does. About a month left.

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

The question is how many pieces of this team get moved in order to fill that one spot? I would suggest that its as many as 3 players. I think this is the best team they think they can ice given the salary cap.

come on....no chance he guts 3 current roster players...or that it would cost that to upgrade Jensen IMO.

 

[ALLCAPSALLTHETIME]

No trade would guarantee the second Stanley Cup. I wouldn't want another "Filip Forsberg" trade either. If we get a good deal where we wouldn't have to give up too much, I would support it. We are not a desperate team after all although we have a need. Every single contender has a weakness/need anyway.

Fair enough. Still, GMBM has shown himself to be much more adept than GMGM. I’d trust him given his track record.

 

[Firsov99]

How about a trade that works for both sides?

Well duh, doesn't everyone expect this every time?

 

[Firsov99]

Fair enough. Still, GMBM has shown himself to be much more adept than GMGM. I’d trust him given his track record.

Let's hope for the best for our team.

 

[ALLCAPSALLTHETIME]

Let's hope for the best for our team.

For sure. I trust in GMBM to do the right thing for the team.

 

[Bananas]

No trade would guarantee the second Stanley Cup. I wouldn't want another "Filip Forsberg" trade either. If we get a good deal where we wouldn't have to give up too much, I would support it. We are not a desperate team after all although we have a need. Every single contender has a weakness/need anyway.

In order to not pull a Forsberg all you have to do is get something substantially better than Erat in return - not particularly hard imo. It’s also highly likely that none of our current non-NHL prospects are going to be of Forsberg’s caliber anyways.

If they can indeed upgrade Jensen it’s worth the assets.

 

[txpd]

come on....no chance he guts 3 current roster players...or that it would cost that to upgrade Jensen IMO.

I am projecting a $5m cap hit.

 

[Devil Dancer]

Is everyone as happy with Hathaway as I am? He seems like the perfect 4th liner. He has some offensive pop, he hits, he fights occasionally, and he doesn't take too many bad penalties.

Leipsic is flashier, but much less effective.

 

[Firsov99]

In order to not pull a Forsberg all you have to do is get something substantially better than Erat in return - not particularly hard imo. It’s also highly likely that none of our current non-NHL prospects are going to be of Forsberg’s caliber anyways.

If they can indeed upgrade Jensen it’s worth the assets.

Sounds simple enough. Not sure why our previous GM didn't get someone better than Erat and Latta in exchange.

Seriously though, I can't wait for the trade deadline to see what happens. Maybe we might not even have to wait that long.

 

[JayBeagleFanAccount]

the 4th line continues to dominate and is just getting better and better. Kuzy had a strong game with a 64.79 xG% share, if he could get that type of showing every night the Caps will be unstoppable.