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2018 Off-Season Signings, Trades, etc.
« on: Tuesday June 19, 2018, 12:37:50 PM Eastern »
Well the offseason begins:

Mike Hoffman gets traded to San Jose, who trades him to Florida. . . .

Seems fairly simple . . .

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Re: 2018 Off-Season Signings, Trades, etc.
« Reply #1 on: Tuesday June 19, 2018, 12:46:39 PM Eastern »
This one shocked me: 


Max Domi to Hans for Alex Gaichenyuk


Rather sucks as I'd like to Domi here or with The Wings (even if this dad was an asshole)

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Re: 2018 Off-Season Signings, Trades, etc.
« Reply #2 on: Tuesday June 19, 2018, 01:11:40 PM Eastern »
This is a good thread idea, DC, because things figure to be happening regarding the Caps in the not-too-distant future.


The first big domino is signing Carlson, or if he isn't resigned, what is done to fill the huge hole he would leave behind.

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Re: 2018 Off-Season Signings, Trades, etc.
« Reply #3 on: Wednesday June 20, 2018, 10:48:28 PM Eastern »
Latest word is cap will be between 79.5 and 80 mil.  Caps current cap hit is 62,901,790. 

So... about 16-17 mil in space.

It's gonna be close but the cap going up this much helps.  I really won't be so sad if Carlson walks but it leaves a big hole and I'm not sure who you fill it with.  Bieksa?  Or a trade?

I get the feeling Carlson isn't too worried about staying.  And if he's looking for 8mil plus I don't think I'm interested.  I look forward to OV or Willy lighting his ass up in the corner.   ;D
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Re: 2018 Off-Season Signings, Trades, etc.
« Reply #4 on: Thursday June 21, 2018, 02:34:05 PM Eastern »
And it didnt take Barry very long:


Trotz to NYI




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Re: 2018 Off-Season Signings, Trades, etc.
« Reply #5 on: Thursday June 21, 2018, 03:08:30 PM Eastern »
I read a thing yesterday that said the salary cap for this season should be just about $80 mil
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« Reply #6 on: Thursday June 21, 2018, 05:18:00 PM Eastern »
And it didnt take Barry very long:


Trotz to NYI


I never thought Ted was cheap before now.
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Re: 2018 Off-Season Signings, Trades, etc.
« Reply #7 on: Friday June 22, 2018, 12:31:07 PM Eastern »
Well heres something else interesting:


Bylsma hired as assistant for the Red Wings


Heh if that aint the "writing on the wall' for Blash, i don't know what is. 


Blash has held on after not only missing the playoffs, but missing it twice back to back.  While I didn't think anyone is saying it's "all on him", . . .he isnt winning many popularity contests.


The Wings will be an interesting watch this summer.  The last two drafts have been great, and their AHL team was solid, they have almost 20 mil cap space but a lot of RFAs to sign. . .

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Re: 2018 Off-Season Signings, Trades, etc.
« Reply #8 on: Friday June 22, 2018, 07:16:21 PM Eastern »

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Re: 2018 Off-Season Signings, Trades, etc.
« Reply #9 on: Friday June 22, 2018, 10:55:28 PM Eastern »
Halpy gets promoted in Tampa


Great for Halpy!!


On a personal note:  How the fuck does two of my all time favorites end up as GM and now coach for a team I should hate, but cant.

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Re: 2018 Off-Season Signings, Trades, etc.
« Reply #10 on: Saturday June 23, 2018, 06:37:05 PM Eastern »
Honestly, I wouldn't mind seeing Orpik here another year or two. The Caps are gonna need the D, and they might be able to do it on the cheap.


https://www.mrt.com/sports/article/AP-source-Avalanche-put-Orpik-on-buyout-waivers-13020131.php
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Re: 2018 Off-Season Signings, Trades, etc.
« Reply #11 on: Sunday June 24, 2018, 08:56:40 AM Eastern »
Me too.  He was our most physical d-man and you could tell, by team-play and overall success-rate, when he was on the ice or when he was injured.  But the thing that kind of struck me funny was if you go back and watch his interview right after he held the cup; he looked absolutely worn-out.  I mean he was happy but something just seemed off or different from everyone else - so, in a way, I wasn't surprised.  I know my boy DC is not a fan, but our D has been better since he was here.  Unless we replace him in-kind, our D is going to suffer.

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Re: 2018 Off-Season Signings, Trades, etc.
« Reply #12 on: Sunday June 24, 2018, 02:08:11 PM Eastern »
The rumor this morning is Caps and Carlson are close to a deal at 8 for 8. Both of which are too much
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Re: 2018 Off-Season Signings, Trades, etc.
« Reply #13 on: Monday June 25, 2018, 08:20:15 AM Eastern »
The rumor this morning is Caps and Carlson are close to a deal at 8 for 8. Both of which are too much
Looks like it’s done  ::)

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« Reply #14 on: Monday June 25, 2018, 08:55:32 AM Eastern »
The rumor this morning is Caps and Carlson are close to a deal at 8 for 8. Both of which are too much
   I think the OEL contract influenced negotiations. Now there is an overrated dman.

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« Reply #15 on: Monday June 25, 2018, 10:12:38 AM Eastern »
OK ... before people totally lose their minds over the Carlson contract - breath, pump the breaks and think for a minute.  First off, Carlson has been pretty consistent in getting better for the Caps.  He's not a goon but he is good, if not damn good, in about all aspects of the game.  And lastly, look at the market.  He just finished a season that had him lead the entire league in points - both regular season and playoffs.  And while not great comparisons (b/c they all play different games) he will be making less and a 200K more than Hedman or a million more than Doughty's old contract (and if you don't think Doughty will make more than 8 million on his next contract, you're fooling yourself).  The duration is merely a "you're ours until you retire or we sell you like we did Orpik".  Would I have like 7mil/6yrs ... of course, but that's just not reality.  And with this contract, we only had to dip into the budget for one million ... leaving a good deal for the rest of the guys we need/want to resign and maybe a solid UFA.

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« Reply #16 on: Friday June 29, 2018, 01:58:51 PM Eastern »
Looks like Relrdon is officially the new coach

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Re: 2018 Off-Season Signings, Trades, etc.
« Reply #18 on: Friday June 29, 2018, 05:40:26 PM Eastern »
And word is that Snoopy won't be back.  Maybe heading to the Canucks.
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Re: 2018 Off-Season Signings, Trades, etc.
« Reply #19 on: Friday June 29, 2018, 06:06:46 PM Eastern »
12.6 left in cap space.  Plenty for Wilson and Beagle.  If not Beags then there is room to bring in some salary in D I guess.


LeBrun is reporting that the Caps are one of the teams that has been talking to Orpik's people.
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