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2021 Trade Deadline and Roster Moves
canadiancapman:
Anyone know what kempny's status is right now. It would be nice to have him back for the playoffs.
alta:
so Vrana was moping because he wanted more ice time, but he didn't really earn it...
https://novacapsfans.com/2021/04/12/capitals-gm-brian-maclellan-on-trading-jakub-vrana-we-had-a-frustrated-player-so-we-tried-to-move-on-from-that/
DC_1908:
--- Quote from: richkrt99 on Monday April 12, 2021, 05:58:08 PM Eastern ---So....
Since Mantha is coming from Detroit to Washingtion...Technically he has to cross over the Canadian border to do so. :wackysmile:
Does this mean he has to meet the NHL mandate of 7 days in quarantine since he's crossing the Canadian border? :raspberry:
((unless he drives to Toledo first, and no way in hell he wants to drive to Toledo)
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Toledos actually pretty cool, (definitely try Tony Pacos if you can), but the real thing you wanna avoid is the PA Turnpike! Thats the worst god damn excuse for a road on the planet, & they charge to drive on those potholes & collapsing tunnels 🤣🤣🤣
DC_1908:
--- Quote from: BlackIce on Monday April 12, 2021, 05:21:20 PM Eastern ---The problem with Mantha is that his big problem with Detroit seems to be -- inconsistency and a lack of competitiveness at times. [size=78%]So have we traded Ferrari Vrana for 18-wheeler Vrana? [/size]
[size=78%]Maybe the Caps suspect that Mantha was getting frustrated by Detroit's lack of recent success, and they figure he will be reinvigorated by the change of scenery. It isn't that Mantha is a big hitter or fighter or anything. I think the price was awfully high, but the prevailing attitude was that the Caps were willing to do whatever it takes to make a splash in the playoffs this year. I'd be happier with the trade if Glendening were coming back in addition to Mantha, but I guess what is, is.[/size]
I keep hearing about the Caps being all in for the Cup again this year, but I don't think that they can be considered anything more than a wildcard in the Stanley Cup playoffs as long as they have zero playoff experience in goal. We really have no clue what we are going to get in net when the regular season ends.
So Mantha is seen as a top 6 scoring winger. If he and Wilson are the top 6 right wings, that would seem to move Oshie down to the 3rd line. Maybe not a bad idea in a way, since Oshie is considered a good defensive player, but the problem is that his offensive output figures to drop off playing with Eller, who has never been a great playmaker. It isn't clear to me that the Caps are upgrading themselves scoring-wise at all.
Maybe they want to try and win the cup by scaring everyone to death with bulk.
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You clearly havent seen Mantha play. Hes easily one of top 6 complete forwards, regardless of what the top of the screen says when the game starts.
Yeah he had somw constancy issues with The Wings during the rebuild, but that standard in Detroit for that FAR higher their than it is here. In fact, Im more worried about Vrana slowing The Wings rebuild down with his pussy ass, lazy Eurotrash play. Dont be surprised if he doesnt make it Motown.
DC_1908:
--- Quote from: alta on Monday April 12, 2021, 11:00:34 PM Eastern ---so Vrana was moping because he wanted more ice time, but he didn't really earn it...
https://novacapsfans.com/2021/04/12/capitals-gm-brian-maclellan-on-trading-jakub-vrana-we-had-a-frustrated-player-so-we-tried-to-move-on-from-that/
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Hes gonna have a tough time in Detroit if he doesn't man up.
But, Mike Green became twice the D-man after he went to Hockeytown, so there is a chance Vrana can too. But they dont put up with that shit like we do/did here.
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