I don’t see the Caps going after a top 4 defenseman, their top 4 barring injury is solid and demonstrated last year that they can win with. As in years past I expect that the Caps will add a depth defenseman and will give up a middle round draft choice to get one.
At this point I’ll take an AVERAGE D man, as long as his strength is D, not O! Decent on bringing puck up, average puck possession, average passing ability, but above average hockey IQ!
I don’t know if it’s out there or not, or whether a guy like that would even be a fair trade for Bura, even-Steven!
I do know that league wide, a solid, reliable defense – type defenseman, is RARE, and would be in high demand!!
One thing that was key to the change in our game, in last years playoffs, and Stanley, was that practically every forward and center, contributed immensely, by playing more RESPONSIBLE defense!!
This assisted our blue liners, who also “bought in” to it, as well! It was infectious!!
Rush