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What should the Caps do before the trade deadline?
waynerivers:
--- Quote from: Mickstix on Friday March 07, 2025, 06:27:19 PM Eastern ---Odd acquisition.. Another smallish winger we dont need, imo.. 5'11" 180lbs. Been in the league 9 years, we'll be his 7th team in the last 3 years. :huh: Scored 21 goals his 2nd year in the league. Hovered around a point every 2 games for some years, then settled around a point every 3 games.
career: 613 games played, 129g 137a 266pts -21
Not sure why or what he was brought in for..
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He was brought in for the playoffs and will slot in on the 3rd line with Eller and Mangi I'd imagine. I don't have a problem with it. He's a decent two way player and a veteran. Also, being -1 on a rotten team is a very good indication that he's a disciplined player. Now, what they really needed to do was get a physical D-man since they refuse to play Alexeyev or McIlrath. That is the thing which could sink them in the playoffs.
alta:
--- Quote from: waynerivers on Sunday March 09, 2025, 12:40:36 PM Eastern ---
Frank will be odd man out. It's an easy decision because he's the rookie and he hasn't done much since his hot start. I also wouldn't count on Milano. When you've been out that long it can take weeks of play just to get back in game shape. Plus, who are you going to sit? The guys who have played and scrapped all season shouldn't suddenly be sat down because Milano is ready. It's not like we're talking about some superstar here. He's basically another Mangiapane.
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Sitting out a game, or several, is different than being sent to Hershey. Again, Frank would not be my first choice for being sent to Hershey. And with news today that he missed the cutoff to be eligible for the AHL playoffs, would validate my opinion(in my mind). As you say, Milano will need game time to get to game speed, likely as a conditioning stint in Hershey. How he responds physically to that would decide his future here. IMO.
BlackIce:
--- Quote from: alta on Sunday March 09, 2025, 01:15:56 PM Eastern ---
Sitting out a game, or several, is different than being sent to Hershey. Again, Frank would not be my first choice for being sent to Hershey. And with news today that he missed the cutoff to be eligible for the AHL playoffs, would validate my opinion(in my mind). As you say, Milano will need game time to get to game speed, likely as a conditioning stint in Hershey. How he responds physically to that would decide his future here. IMO.
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Carbery said in an interview yesterday that Milano has apparently suffered some sort of setback in his recovery, and the timeline for him being back is now open-ended. I don't really expect to see him this season, even in the playoffs.
Which brings us to Leonard. Apparently the Caps are going to go all out to get him to sign and come to DC. But at best, he would have only a couple of regular-season games to get ready for the playoffs. Would the Caps really go with him in the playoffs with no more exposure to the franchise than that? I realize he's thought of as a top-notch prospect, but that's putting a lot on his shoulders immediately.
Beaglefan2:
Good analysis BlackIce.
I wonder if Beauvillier would replace Mangiopani? Both are about the same size and maybe they think Beauviller will be better in the playoffs - he apparently has good stats in the playoffs.
Overall, I'm glad they didn't do much and are going to ride with the guys that have worked hard all year. I'm betting Leonard will be added to the playoff roster but will just be along for the ride and to get introduced to playoff hockey. I hope I'm wrong and he comes in and plays great right off the bat!
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