2023 NHL trade deadline

[Beaglefan2]

RFA's have some contract leverage, but they can't leave the organization directly.  So while the Caps may not have salary control, they do have control of his presence within the organization.  Some other team could present Sundin with an offer sheet after he becomes an RFA, but the Caps could match it -- and offer sheets for RFA's are so rare that it isn't a concern.

I may be wrong about this but if he is an RFA at the end of the next season, the Caps have to come to an agreement or he plays the next year at an arbitration salary and is a UFA at the end?  If that is the case, we only have control for the next two years.


The other issue with RFAs and UFAs in the next two years is that the Caps won't be a desireable team to play for - unless they get overpaid.

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20 year old center, 6th round pick last year, played this past season in the WHL…

https://twitter.com/Capitals/status/1630968457075228675

[Mickstix]

We shall see..


https://twitter.com/NoVa_Caps/status/1630954158718087170

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I can see moving Eller, I think Sheary is worth a 2-3 year contract.

I still think the major improvement they need won’t come without a major salary dump.

[waynerivers]

After the fire sale we'll still have Mantha, Carlson, Backstrom, Oshie and probably Kuz so lots more to be done.  I see Orlov had 2 goals and an assist last night.  He's one guy I would have liked to have seen stay.

[alta]

After the fire sale we'll still have Mantha, Carlson, Backstrom, Oshie and probably Kuz so lots more to be done.  I see Orlov had 2 goals and an assist last night.  He's one guy I would have liked to have seen stay.

One of the things I’ve read about Orly is he wanted six more years plus the pay raise, that’s more than this team can afford. But yea, I’d prefer him over Carlson at this point.

[alta]

meh, got something at least..

https://twitter.com/Capitals/status/1631001174198419469

[capsfanpdx]

I like all the moves so far.  I think at last count we now have 14 draft pics over the next 3 year.........

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Chychrun was traded to Ottawa

[richkrt99]

I do like that we are moving pending FA's off our roster and actually getting something for them.  It did suck to see Orlov go, but I agree the Caps were never going to be able to afford him, so it's good we got something for him.
Eller - meh, not sure if he would've stayed or not, but doubt the Caps could really afford to pay him what he may fetch in FA - or that he is ultimately worth it.  I'd rather lose all these guys and get something in return as opposed to losing them in FA anyway - or worse yet, pay WAY TOO much for them.  Same goes for Hathy, and MOJO.  Although a guy like Mojo especially, I could see him re-signing with the Caps next year for a reasonable salary, unless someone throws stupid money at him (or he really has a desire to win a cup).  I could see Hathy coming back too.  All depends on $$ I guess.  But who knows...maybe they don't mind leaving a team in decline for greener pastures and more money.


I would like to keep Sheary at a reasonable salary.  He hasn't scored alot, but he is Mr Hustle on every shift.


And I am actually a bit surprised.  It's overdue and greatly needed, but somehow I figured we might just keep sticking to the same ole shit year after year.


Now all we need is to win another generational player with one of these newfound pics.

[Mickstix]

Chychrun was traded to Ottawa

For a 1st and 2 seconds.. Doesn't seem like much, for all the hype he was creating?

[BlackIce]

For a 1st and 2 seconds.. Doesn't seem like much, for all the hype he was creating?

Unless Ottawa improves significantly in the next couple of years, those picks figure to be early selections.


Not all round X picks are created equal.

[Mickstix]

Caps better make/find some room for Wilson's raise.. Which is due after next season. He's gonna ask for and get $8 million (somewhere) easy..


Small deal, but another Center on the books for next year, from Hershey.
https://twitter.com/sammisilber/status/1631331748083638278

[BlackIce]

Less than 7 hours until the deadline.  Anyone hear of any more deals in the pipeline?  I'd have thought TVR might be moved, but with the injuries from last game, they may have to keep him around.  He wouldn't bring much, anyway -- maybe a 4th or 5th-rounder.

[alta]

I haven’t seen anything else yet. I do expect something else to drop by 3pm. But either way the off-season will be interesting as well.

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https://twitter.com/DetroitRedWings/status/1631658209470554117

[Beaglefan2]

I bet they are trying hard to resign TVR - they like him. If they trade him, I would think they could do a little better - maybe a 3rd?  I am surprised they didn't resign him earlier, but I guess they didn't have the cap room.


I would hope they are trying to sign Sheary, but I suspect they will trade him today and maybe get a 3rd, probably a 4th. 


My longshot hope is still a trade a Mantha - which would probably mean retaining some salary.  He might actually be pretty good for a playoff team with a hardass coach that could get him going.  It's not going to happen, but we can dream....

[alta]

speaking of TVR…

https://twitter.com/FriedgeHNIC/status/1631663578162900995

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https://twitter.com/Capitals/status/1631735530386780161

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Trade deadline has past and no more announcements from the team. They still have 6 UFAs on the roster so summer is going to be interesting.