Proposal: John Carlson for Kucherov

[The Winter Soldier]

I have always loved Carlson's game, legit top 4 D man. With the Caps set to challenge for the cup in the next couple of years, his 3.96 Cap hit is extreme value. Too valuable to Caps to move.

 

[Alexander the Gr8]

So many misconceptions about the Capitals and Carlson in this thread. No, Carlson is not the best D on the Caps and defense is definitely one of the Caps' strengths.

Anyway, TB would refuse this offer instantly. Kucherov is a lot more valuable.

 

[Dr John Carlson]

I'd do it in the offseason. Kucherov is too good to turn this down, even despite the hole it creates on the 2nd pairing.

 

[Chimaera]

For what it's worth, Kucherov is a PPG player this season. He's a bit short over the career, but the trend is hopefully up. However, I wonder if he gets similar chances playing with the Caps.

He is extremely valuable, and I think Tampa Bay would be silly to be looking to move him. However, there's some significant disrespect for John Carlson that's a bit off the mark. Sure, he's had a down year at the start of this year, but a 40-50 point #1 defenseman who just turned 27 is much more valuable than people are saying. He's especially more valuable to the Capitals, and I would agree that Kucherov is more valuable to the Bolts. The Caps could potentially plug a number of cheaper parts and get 20 goals there. Heck, Vrana could get 20-25 in a season or two. Maybe even next.

Now, cost certainty would be an issue, and in a year or two, it might make this discussion moot.

 

[McShogun99]

As an outside observer, contract status aside, I wouldn't make this deal if I was Washington.

 

[Drew311]

Tampa won't be able to afford Carlson next summer. Don't see them doing this.

 

[txpd]

Both teams say no

Hearing John Forslund now

 

[GREMLIN]

So many misconceptions about the Capitals and Carlson in this thread. No, Carlson is not the best D on the Caps and defense is definitely one of the Caps' strengths.

Anyway, TB would refuse this offer instantly. Kucherov is a lot more valuable.

I am shocked at how many people think this is even close

 

[Butchered]

Tampa doesn't even consider this, honestly. Kucherov and Drouin (To a lesser extent Stamkos) are the offensive future of the TBL.

If they're dealing off one of their core offensive pieces, it's going to be for a similar offensive piece or a similar defensive piece. I just don't think Carlson fits that bill. No disrespect meant to JC, but I don't think he holds the same value as Kucherov. At least not to Tampa.

 

[Jared Dunn]

Carlson is far too important to Washington and Kucherov has considerably more value than him so, don't think there's a deal to be made

 

[Jared Dunn]

Carlson would definitely be a guy I could see the Leafs or Oilers targeting in the offseason if the Caps decide they want to recoup some assets and bring back Alzner

 

[kp61c]

Tampa doesn't even consider this, honestly. Kucherov and Drouin (To a lesser extent Stamkos) are the offensive future of the TBL.

If they're dealing off one of their core offensive pieces, it's going to be for a similar offensive piece or a similar defensive piece. I just don't think Carlson fits that bill. No disrespect meant to JC, but I don't think he holds the same value as Kucherov. At least not to Tampa.

yep, brutal offer