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Backy taking leave of absence
Surreylily:
I think this signifies the beginning of the end of an era.
Mickstix:
https://twitter.com/Capitals/status/1719773956230590976
BlackIce:
--- Quote from: alta on Wednesday November 01, 2023, 11:25:15 AM Eastern ---My first guess is the hip didn’t heal as he expected.
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"as he hoped" would probably be a more accurate description. The track record for the type of deterioration he had and the type of fix he attempted is very bad. He was/is not remotely the same player upon his return, and I'm almost positive that we have seen him play his last game in the NHL. A shame, but the end comes for every player, and circumstances beyond their control dictate the end for so many.
Tonight's forward lineup features 5 guys who were in the minors last season. At least McMichael perhaps gets an extended shot at C, which IS his natural position.
Beaglefan2:
Backy got his Cup and I'll never forget when he and Ovi hugged in celebration on the ice.
The question now is will Caps management and ownership eat the $9 million this year AND next year. Nicky won't be walking away from it and ownership has not been overly aggressive in the past when it comes to buying guys out. I bet they just slide with minor leaguers and then Patch comes in.
justwincaps:
--- Quote from: Beaglefan2 on Wednesday November 01, 2023, 03:36:02 PM Eastern ---Backy got his Cup and I'll never forget when he and Ovi hugged in celebration on the ice.
The question now is will Caps management and ownership eat the $9 million this year AND next year. Nicky won't be walking away from it and ownership has not been overly aggressive in the past when it comes to buying guys out. I bet they just slide with minor leaguers and then Patch comes in.
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I don't know how LTIR works - but don't they get some cap relief [aka Tampa with Kuch a couple of years ago] if he goes on LTIR?
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