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2023 NHL trade deadline

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capsfanpdx:


Looks like the floodgates are about to open!!

https://www.nhltraderumors.me/search/label/Washington%20Capitals

Mickstix:
This is probably too nice to happen to us.. We can dream though.


https://twitter.com/Tarik_ElBashir/status/1629195075094814720

BlackIce:
For those who ask why, we had to keep some of Orlov's salary to make the deal work, because of BOSTON'S salary cap situation.  Heck, the Bruins even had to pay the Wild to take on some of Orlov's salary.  I didn't realize a 3rd party could do that.


The article about other players potentially being dealt surprised me.  Gustafson I sort of expected, but TVR and Eller -- Could they REALLY make enough difference for someone to be worth some kind of asset to acquire?  I'd think 3rd to 5th round pick for each of those guys.


With us seemingly having no salary cap issues, I'm guessing that means we won't see Carlson the rest of this season (I'm assuming no playoffs).  His salary gives us the cushion we need to keep half of Orlov's salary and take on Smith.

waynerivers:
I hate to see Orlov and Hathaway go but from an age perspective, it's the right move.  Maybe management finally realizes that the rebuild is here in earnest.

Beaglefan2:
Just catching up on this. Good move to get the picks. Hope they don't turn around and burn them on a trade to "stay competitive. Why not just try and sign the UFAs to new deals and trade every one of them that they can't sign.


I'm surprised they didn't resign TVR earlier as they have always liked him and they protected him the expansion draft which was a bit of a surprise at the time.


Also surprised they didn't resign Gustafson earlier, but maybe he wanted to finish his one year, low dollar deal and see what he could do on the market - wish we could keep him.


Anyway, I bet we trade 2 or 3 more and get picks in the 3rd and 4th rounds. Anything above that would be a bonuse.

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