Capitals NHL Draft 2025

[Mickstix]

Big forward. Looks like he was the BPA at Round 1-27.  Lot of people had him as a top 15 pick. 18 years old, 6'4" 200# LW


https://twitter.com/Capitals/status/1938792044656300185


6'1 185# C
https://twitter.com/Tarik_ElBashir/status/1938998344472211652

[alta]

meh..


https://www.dcbackcheck.com/p/silbsys-corner-takeaways-from-gm

[Mickstix]

Yep, nothing special (as expected) from the draft.

[Beaglefan2]

Interesting draft. Seems like they are now going for more size in general. I liked what they did and they almost got Fiddler in the second round.  It's going to be more interesting to see what they do with signing new guys.


That being said, this year is a transition year as Ovi and Carlson contracts come off after this coming season.

[Mickstix]

These guys are years away. July 1st is when the real fun starts! See what they can do in FA! 

[richkrt99]

https://www.nhl.com/capitals/news/capitals-acquire-declan-chisholm-and-a-2025-sixth-round-pick-from-minnesota-wild

Well I don't know the guy, but he did play for a team with a good defense last year.  Not all that big though.

SURE HOPE Fever comes back strong next year.  He is our most solid D man IMO

Let's see what tomorrow brings (please not rat, please no rat, please no rat)

[BlackIce]

Interesting draft. Seems like they are now going for more size in general. I liked what they did and they almost got Fiddler in the second round.  It's going to be more interesting to see what they do with signing new guys.


That being said, this year is a transition year as Ovi and Carlson contracts come off after this coming season.

I find it sort of startling that Patrick said very matter-of-factly that the Ovie and Carlson contracts are coming off the books next year.  We all expect Ovie to retire/return to Russia to play, but hearing a comment that suggests that Carlson won't be with the team after next season will probably make several people here quite happy. 

[Beaglefan2]

Wow - didn't know Patrick said that.  Let's hope today that they announce that they have resigned Fever to a long term deal. He still seems to have a pretty low profile in the league, but I bet a bunch of GMs would go after him. So I would predict a 6 year deal with an average of $6 million.  I'd be ok with that, but with the cap going up, it may take a bit more.

[Mickstix]

Must be nice to be a dynasty where players will absolutely do whatever it takes to play there.. Fl remains intact once again, resigning both Bennett and Ekblad to sweetheart/hometown deals.   
Oh, and you can breath Rich, they also extended "Marchy".. So, no Rats in DC.. 

[BlackIce]

Wow - didn't know Patrick said that.  Let's hope today that they announce that they have resigned Fever to a long term deal. He still seems to have a pretty low profile in the league, but I bet a bunch of GMs would go after him. So I would predict a 6 year deal with an average of $6 million.  I'd be ok with that, but with the cap going up, it may take a bit more.

I just thought -- could it mean that Carlson's CURRENT contract is coming off the books, but they might resign him, maybe to a lower AAV follow-up? 

[Mickstix]

Fever locked up for 7 years x 6m per. Good deal!! Great deal if he can stay healthy!!


https://twitter.com/rmnb/status/1940044375347843241

[Beaglefan2]

Excellent!  Hey, I said 6 years at $6M so this is right on!  Love this deal.

[richkrt99]

I just thought -- could it mean that Carlson's CURRENT contract is coming off the books, but they might resign him, maybe to a lower AAV follow-up?

i could be wrong, but i don't believe they can actually do that.  I think i sort of suggested that a few years ago with some player and someone educated me it can't be done -  part of the players CBA. 
Just a recollection, though, i might just be getting contact high from the ole FLA redneck

[richkrt99]

Fever locked up for 7 years x 6m per. Good deal!! Great deal if he can stay healthy!!
https://twitter.com/rmnb/status/1940044375347843241

Love it! Love it! Love it!

[Beaglefan2]

Eller gone to Ottawa.  Makes sense.  We need to open some slots for new blood.

[alta]

Must be nice to be a dynasty where players will absolutely do whatever it takes to play there.. Fl remains intact once again, resigning both Bennett and Ekblad to sweetheart/hometown deals.   
Oh, and you can breath Rich, they also extended "Marchy".. So, no Rats in DC.. 

Nate Schmidt is gone, signed with Utah.

[Mickstix]

Nate Schmidt is gone, signed with Utah.

Sweet! No way they repeat now!! 

[alta]

Taylor Raddysh is now a NY Ranger.

[alta]

Sweet! No way they repeat now!! 

He had a noticeable presence on the blue line during the playoffs. Something the Caps could use.

[Beaglefan2]

Mangiapane - 2 year deal with the Oilers for $3.6M per year.  Seems like a lot.  He played ok for us - pretty well at times and then not so well. Surprised he got over $3M.