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alta:
The only way keeping Carlson makes sense is if he stays paired up with Kepney, and he takes a minimal raise. That paring is the only reason Carlson had a better than average year.
We have absolutely no idea what these guys want for money, and except for DSP, none of them need more money. As long as they've been smart with it. Hockey seems to have smarter players in that regard than other sports as whole. Every now and then you get some guys that understand the big picture of the salary cap, and keep their demands minimal in order to get/retain quality team mates. We can only hope we have a few of those types on this team, and that the salary cap goes up to its max potential limit.
DC_1908:
--- Quote from: alta on Thursday June 14, 2018, 06:42:44 PM Eastern ---The only way keeping Carlson makes sense is if he stays paired up with Kepney, and he takes a minimal raise. That paring is the only reason Carlson had a better than average year.
We have absolutely no idea what these guys want for money, and except for DSP, none of them need more money. As long as they've been smart with it. Hockey seems to have smarter players in that regard than other sports as whole. Every now and then you get some guys that understand the big picture of the salary cap, and keep their demands minimal in order to get/retain quality team mates. We can only hope we have a few of those types on this team, and that the salary cap goes up to its max potential limit.
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This is gonna be another big factor, how much will they want to stay/stay together, and how well will GMBetaMale both convince them, to stay, take less and manage the cap accordingly?
Moreover, which ones are they most concerned about keeping and why?
Maacoshark:
--- Quote from: DC_1908 on Thursday June 14, 2018, 10:08:57 AM Eastern ---I say let Carslon go. His cost is inflated by his stats made from his fourth forward position. Sure he had a decent playoff, but not worth 7mil.
Keeping Kempny, and going for DeHaan or Cole, or a higher value option.
This is gonna be a interesting test for the Caps front office: do they start operating like Champions, or go back to just being OK with being a regular season team that has a chance in the playoffs
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Well he is going to get at least 7 mil and I bet we are the ones to give it to him.
Maacoshark:
--- Quote from: alta on Thursday June 14, 2018, 06:42:44 PM Eastern ---The only way keeping Carlson makes sense is if he stays paired up with Kepney, and he takes a minimal raise. That paring is the only reason Carlson had a better than average year.
We have absolutely no idea what these guys want for money, and except for DSP, none of them need more money. As long as they've been smart with it. Hockey seems to have smarter players in that regard than other sports as whole. Every now and then you get some guys that understand the big picture of the salary cap, and keep their demands minimal in order to get/retain quality team mates. We can only hope we have a few of those types on this team, and that the salary cap goes up to its max potential limit.
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Kempny got here late in the year. How does him playing with Carlson for a few regular season games make Carlson's strong season? That makes no sense.
DC_1908:
--- Quote from: Maacoshark on Thursday June 14, 2018, 10:32:17 PM Eastern --- Well he is going to get at least 7 mil and I bet we are the ones to give it to him.
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I’m afraid we will too.
Signing the most popular UFA fourth-forward to a big contract is par for the course for Dickless and BetaMale.
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