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Salary Cap Loopholes
Maacoshark:
--- Quote from: Mickstix on Monday September 24, 2018, 05:24:28 PM Eastern ---It does seem like we all agree, sadly.. :rofl: Teams tie crummy contracts to prospects/trade picks all the time.. The reason us getting him back is not suspicious, is because we're talking about 38 years old Brooks Orpik.. lol
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Ya its not like we were getting a Norris calibre dman. It was a move we had to make to get rid of the contract. I'm not sure if signing him was a good move or not. I guess he can mentor the young guys.
richkrt99:
--- Quote from: Maacoshark on Monday September 24, 2018, 10:55:59 PM Eastern --- Ya its not like we were getting a Norris calibre (John Carlson) dman. It was a move we had to make to get rid of the contract. I'm not sure if signing him was a good move or not. I guess he can mentor the young guys.
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[size=78%]Here I fixed this for you, since we all know you are a lover of all things Dylan...[/size] :raspberry:
I'm just being a smartass to you Maaco
Maacoshark:
--- Quote from: richkrt99 on Thursday September 27, 2018, 06:08:49 PM Eastern ---[size=78%]Here I fixed this for you, since we all know you are a lover of all things Dylan...[/size] :raspberry:
I'm just being a smartass to you Maaco
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Kid all you want but Carlson had a great year. Problem is that we gave him that big contract and I dont think he will ever be able to repeat last season. I hope I'm wrong.
richkrt99:
Hey i used to be honestly a Carlson hater because he was such a marshmallow and was so ho hum and seemingly non caring.
His seemingly uncaring personality aside, I will acknowledge he certainly has improved his game and effectiveness consistently the past three seasons and he did have a marvelous season last year.
I am no longer a hater, and don't really have a problem with the contract. It's too much and too long, bu considering Caps position and other options, I don't have a problem with it.
I didn't have much hope caps could afford him and figured he was gone but the Orpik move freed up salary and they got it done. I have to give GMBM credit for getting this done.
Only time will tell if he was worth the $$$, but that's true if any contract.
PUCKNRUSH:
--- Quote from: richkrt99 on Sunday September 30, 2018, 10:17:56 PM Eastern ---Hey i used to be honestly a Carlson hater because he was such a marshmallow and was so ho hum and seemingly non caring.
His seemingly uncaring personality aside, I will acknowledge he certainly has improved his game and effectiveness consistently the past three seasons and he did have a marvelous season last year.
I am no longer a hater, and don't really have a problem with the contract. It's too much and too long, bu considering Caps position and other options, I don't have a problem with it.
I didn't have much hope caps could afford him and figured he was gone but the Orpik move freed up salary and they got it done. I have to give GMBM credit for getting this done.
Only time will tell if he was worth the $$$, but that's true if any contract.
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Couldn’t have said it better myself, Rich.
Carlson has a great year last season. I’m really glad Kempny is back there with him. They really pair off of each other well!
Maaco will be happy to know that I’ve really noticed Carlson in the preseason, having what seems to be a little more speed, a little quicker reaction time, and even slightly more physical. I couldn’t believe my eyes. He’s made a couple goofs already, just like everybody else, but they are a lot easier for me to swallow with him this year because he seems to be trying harder! Still can’t believe I’m saying this yet, but I got to be honest about it. I’m actually glad for the guy!
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