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4 Caps:
What is interesting is that Colorado has put Orpik on waivers for purposes of buying out his contract. If he clears waivers and Colorado buys out his contract he becomes an UFA and the Caps could re-sign him for 1.25 million and with the money he receives from Colorado he would be making the same as he did last season. If BMac pulls this off that would be amazing.
Devise:
--- Quote from: 4 Caps on Saturday June 23, 2018, 01:10:59 PM Eastern ---What is interesting is that Colorado has put Orpik on waivers for purposes of buying out his contract. If he clears waivers and Colorado buys out his contract he becomes an UFA and the Caps could re-sign him for 1.25 million and with the money he receives from Colorado he would be making the same as he did last season. If BMac pulls this off that would be amazing.
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Seems like that was the plan all along. Wouldn't shock me if Orpik and his agent also are fine with doing this. Everyone recognizes the business aspect here, and if Colorado had no interest in his contract, while he may see more dollar offers, with how tight the salary cap is and his age I don't see anyone having any problems with us coming in and getting him back for cheaper.
He'll probably be worse next season, but his play in the playoffs and leadership especially as more Hershey D are likely to come up is pretty much needed in the LR. If somehow our first rounder this season plays, or tries to get into the line up. Given Orpiks size, and play style, I'd much rather he be the one to work with and mentor that kid than some of our other veteran options.
BlackIce:
It's now early Sunday morning. At noon, other teams can start talking to Carlson/his agent about Carlson's services in preparation for the UFA feeding frenzy on July 1. MacLellan said during the draft that he would like to get Carlson signed before that deadline arrives. We'll see -- the clock is ticking.
Beaglefan2:
Let the clock run out. Signing Carlson to a 5+ year contract at $8 million a year would be a huge mistake.
Let’s re-sign Orpik on the cheap and sign Kempney. Bowey showed good promise last year and Djoos is ok. Then we have Orlov and Nisky and we see if any of our Prospects can provide some depth - or add a free agent.
Carlson had a good year and racked up some stats (funny how that happens in a contract year). For the long term, I really, really don’t want him at a big price.
4 Caps:
I have said it before but I will say it again the Caps have no chance of going back to back if they don’t re-sign John Carlson. However, I am confident that Carlson will be back next season. But I was confident that Trotz was returning too so we will have to wait and see.
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