PucktotheHead
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I think most everyone agrees that GMGM does not get resigned and Oates should be canned. In a perfect world Dick Patrick's position is filled by a hockey guy.
This is about players. Who stays? Who goes? And most importantly, why?
Who goes:
Mojo. He gets shopped. He is weak on the puck and cannot hit the net if his life depended on it. Bye.
Brouwer. Great season for him. I like the guy but I think they can move him and upgrade the 2RW position either from in the club or via FA.
Green. He gets shopped. His defensive game is way too hit and miss (no pun intended) in this lineup. He did play pretty well when Hillen came back and paired with the right guy he can be effective as long as he stays healthy. And that is a whole other concern. Shop him.
Penner walks. I think he is out no matter what. He is a West coast guy and was a little pissed to be here in the first place. I really wanted the Caps to pick him up last offseason for his size and experience but he isn't interested in playing here so best of luck to him.
Volpatti. He doesn't fit the team or maybe the NHL. Move him to Hershey or package him. Bye.
Erskine. I have been a fan of his but it's time for him to go. He is going into the last year of his deal and he is too slow. His toughness is good but the team can get younger and have that too. Bye Big John.
Hillen. Too often injured. Too old. Package him if possible. Bye.
Strachen. UFA. Career AHLer. Bye.
Brouillette. UFA. Another career minor leaguer. Bye.
Halak. UFA. Buh bye. Wanted to play, didn't want to play in St.Louis. Meh. They didn't need a goalie to begin with and with Grubauer seemingly ready for the NHL, best of luck Halak.
Who stays:
3rd line. The best line on the club and the most consistent. Ward and Fehr have one more year on their contracts and Chimera two and then they are UFA's. Give them one more year and see how it pans out. If they can play the cycle game like they do consistently the Caps need that.
Grabo. He is a must sign. They have been searching for a solid 2C for years now and he is the best option right now. I think he wants to be here so let's get that done.
Needs:
1LW, 1st pair D. Carlzner is a good pair but if I had my way they would be the 2nd pair.
I'm sure I am missing something.
This is about players. Who stays? Who goes? And most importantly, why?
Who goes:
Mojo. He gets shopped. He is weak on the puck and cannot hit the net if his life depended on it. Bye.
Brouwer. Great season for him. I like the guy but I think they can move him and upgrade the 2RW position either from in the club or via FA.
Green. He gets shopped. His defensive game is way too hit and miss (no pun intended) in this lineup. He did play pretty well when Hillen came back and paired with the right guy he can be effective as long as he stays healthy. And that is a whole other concern. Shop him.
Penner walks. I think he is out no matter what. He is a West coast guy and was a little pissed to be here in the first place. I really wanted the Caps to pick him up last offseason for his size and experience but he isn't interested in playing here so best of luck to him.
Volpatti. He doesn't fit the team or maybe the NHL. Move him to Hershey or package him. Bye.
Erskine. I have been a fan of his but it's time for him to go. He is going into the last year of his deal and he is too slow. His toughness is good but the team can get younger and have that too. Bye Big John.
Hillen. Too often injured. Too old. Package him if possible. Bye.
Strachen. UFA. Career AHLer. Bye.
Brouillette. UFA. Another career minor leaguer. Bye.
Halak. UFA. Buh bye. Wanted to play, didn't want to play in St.Louis. Meh. They didn't need a goalie to begin with and with Grubauer seemingly ready for the NHL, best of luck Halak.
Who stays:
3rd line. The best line on the club and the most consistent. Ward and Fehr have one more year on their contracts and Chimera two and then they are UFA's. Give them one more year and see how it pans out. If they can play the cycle game like they do consistently the Caps need that.
Grabo. He is a must sign. They have been searching for a solid 2C for years now and he is the best option right now. I think he wants to be here so let's get that done.
Needs:
1LW, 1st pair D. Carlzner is a good pair but if I had my way they would be the 2nd pair.
I'm sure I am missing something.