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BlackIce:
--- Quote from: Ozzies09tc on Monday July 03, 2023, 01:31:20 PM Eastern ---You guys will enjoy Joel Edmundson.
Our D has been atrocious since he and Pietrangelo left.
Likes to hit, plays the body, smart plays with the puck, not the most offensively gifted, good stay at home D-man, instantly improves the PK
Stanley Cup winner also
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Thanks for the optimistic assessment!! I'd rather he be a RD - has he played both sides? Of course, it COULD be that Sandin's injury is worse than is being let on, in which case he will slot with Jensen or TVE.
The Pacioretti acquisition seems to answer some questions about the Caps's offseason supposed plan to revamp the top 6 on offense. He's a total crapshoot - proven goal-scoring, which is a priority, and relatively cheap for the possible return IF he can remain healthy. This suggests to me that neither Kuzy nor Mantha could be moved for anything significant, so they stick around, like it or not, which necessitates low spending on any revamps. Thus, Pacioretti. And Pacioretti's contract is only for one year, so he can be gone next offseason, WHEN THE SALARY CAP IS EXPECTED TO JUMP SIGNIFICANTLY FOR THE FIRST TIME IN AWHILE.
Like it or not, the Caps have gotten themselves in a bind with these expensive, bloated contracts for declining veterans, and we aren't going to do a thorough rebuild until those contracts are off the books. Though by that time, Tom Wilson will be the bloated contract that we may regret (they WILL resign him) as he declines due to many years of rough play. We can only hope he maintains his capabilities to the same extent Ovie has, though Wilson has already undergone a major injury now.
richkrt99:
I saw posted somewhere Edmundson played both sides, but can't find it now.
It will be nice to have a real solid D man. 6'-5" is a big boy. He's been a plus player his whole career except for last year in Montreal (-29). But hard not to be a minus player in Montreal last year.
And I agree with BlackIce...Max is a big risk but basically a throw of the dice based on what Caps could actually afford.
I watched the interview with GMBM and that's pretty much what he said....looking for a goal scorer they could afford and also they needed to save some money for Fever's contract. Sounds like they are shopping guys but not getting any action. Also said they will work on Fever's contract now that draft is over.
So, yeah, unless a miracle happens later this summer, this looks to be our team next year.
Mickstix:
Good deal! (Steal actually) We keep Fever for 3 more years!
Wilson's gonna need 6-6.5m imo, and he probably wants at least 5 year deal. Hope they can afford him, somebody will..
https://twitter.com/Capitals/status/1676305972556361733
Ozzies09tc:
--- Quote from: BlackIce on Monday July 03, 2023, 06:59:07 PM Eastern ---
Thanks for the optimistic assessment!! I'd rather he be a RD - has he played both sides? Of course, it COULD be that Sandin's injury is worse than is being let on, in which case he will slot with Jensen or TVE.
The Pacioretti acquisition seems to answer some questions about the Caps's offseason supposed plan to revamp the top 6 on offense. He's a total crapshoot - proven goal-scoring, which is a priority, and relatively cheap for the possible return IF he can remain healthy. This suggests to me that neither Kuzy nor Mantha could be moved for anything significant, so they stick around, like it or not, which necessitates low spending on any revamps. Thus, Pacioretti. And Pacioretti's contract is only for one year, so he can be gone next offseason, WHEN THE SALARY CAP IS EXPECTED TO JUMP SIGNIFICANTLY FOR THE FIRST TIME IN AWHILE.
Like it or not, the Caps have gotten themselves in a bind with these expensive, bloated contracts for declining veterans, and we aren't going to do a thorough rebuild until those contracts are off the books. Though by that time, Tom Wilson will be the bloated contract that we may regret (they WILL resign him) as he declines due to many years of rough play. We can only hope he maintains his capabilities to the same extent Ovie has, though Wilson has already undergone a major injury now.
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He played both sides out of necessity when we had alot of injuries, but he is definitely more comfortable playing the left side.
The player you want and acquired will show up on the left side another "run of the mill why did we sign him" will play on the right
Think like someone who is...partially ambidextrous. They CAN do things with both hands, but one side is definitely more dominant
Beaglefan2:
Caps are now officially stuck in the middle. Signing old guys to fill spots to try and stay competitive and sell the dream of being a Cup contender. We knew they would not do a re-tool with Ovi still playing so it is what it is.
I don't mind adding Edmundson, except it will take minutes away from Alexyev - but somebody will probably be hurt so he may play a fair amount anyway.
I hated the Pacioretti deal for a number of reasons. He most likely will get hurt so it may be a waste of money and when he does play, he will be taking minutes away from developing younger guys. There is a 10% chance he doesn't get injured and plays really well. In that case, however, he may earn a $2 million bonus - which I believe will count against our cap next year? If that is the case, it will make it harder to sign Willy and others.
I am glad they resigned Fever, but wish it had been a longer term deal - like 6 years. Doing the 3 year deal just gets us to a point that he will have developed to a top level d-man and will command huge dollars. We should have more money at that point, but the Caps need to lock some younger players up on long term deals so we have some cap-friendly contracts mixed in. Fever is one guy I would do that for.
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