Confirmed with Link: DSP returns-1 year deal x 1 million

[Devil Dancer]

It's official per Izzy's Twitter.

 

[ReggietheSavage15]

Says a lot about the team/culture we have here in DC when a guy takes a lesser offer to remain in the city. Glad to have him back. Dude came up huge time after time when it mattered.

 

[The Instigator]

This confuses me. Even if he will be a UFA on July 1, he is still the Caps UFA like Carlson was, so shouldn't he be able to sign an official deal. Doesn't really matter.

I actually know nothing apparently.

 

[HunterSThompson]

I actually know nothing apparently.

Eh. Many people said similar things.

 

[hockeykicker]

 

[hockeykicker]

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

Dude gets it.....well done DSP.

 

[Calicaps]

I think DSP is taking a big risk. I can see the youth movement continuing, unless we foresee one of the kids being our 13. I predict DSP will not get into as many games as he thinks he will.

He sat out a lot of the RS this year too then came up huge when it mattered. He obviously knows he still has stuff to prove. Good on him. He’s still young so he’s maybe not one of the “kids” but he’s not a grizzled vet either. Love his attitude and determination.

 

[strungout]

 

[VaCaps Fan]

Great picture!

 

[CapsDC]

"Feels embraced by the city"

So I guess I get some credit for the signing, along with the other 100k people at the parade for chanting DSP at the top of our lungs when they announced him on stage. You're welcome guys!

 

[Maldini]

 

[Jags]

I think DSP is taking a big risk. I can see the youth movement continuing, unless we foresee one of the kids being our 13. I predict DSP will not get into as many games as he thinks he will.

There's little risk here for him. If he had interest from other teams, that isn't likely to change unless he tanks. He's got an affordable deal and the market just determined he has trade value. If a kid beats him out of a spot, it would behoove Mac to trade Devo somewhere he's wanted. He's UFA next year, so may as well get something for him if he doesn't figure into your immediate plans.

As long as he plays well, he'll be in good position next year whether we keep him or not.

 

[RandyHolt]

There's little risk here for him. ....

There is risk everywhere. Hockey is a violent sport. We hear many people saying that 8th year is huge and a big advantage for UFAs.

A young guy choosing a one year over a 2, is a risk. It's minimal, but its a risk nonetheless. Yeah he got some top line time, but was otherwise an 11/12.

I have a sneaking suspicion our team is no longer afraid to use young players, and expect him to be pushed a bit. Axel, Stormy, Shane, Stephenson... at least he is a right shot which separates him from basically all our future B6s looking for jobs. We may scratch him to get young guy games / save him for the loffs. Lets see if he gets 75 games again.

Any player that plays well is in good shape for their next contract.

 

[Ridley Simon]

Add Kempny to the close knit group.

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[HeyMattyB]

"Big deal, so the Caps signed some spare-part fourth-liner to a one-year deal. Why don't we go ahead and start planning the Stanley Cup Para---"

Oh wait, we just did that

 

[Monsterrain]

Ehh, if this prevents beagle from coming back then im not happy. I want some of the young fast kids to fill in theses roles.

 

[artilector]

Ehh, if this prevents beagle from coming back then im not happy. I want some of the young fast kids to fill in theses roles.

Nah, it's mostly the next year's cap crunch that prevents them from giving Beagle term...

 

[Alexander the Gr8]