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R1G4 Capitals at Bruins May 21 @ 6:30
Beaglefan2:
You are right, but it is a pipedream to think that Caps management will go for anything close to a rebuild. They will stick to their guys to the bitter end.
Setting sentiment aside, I can argue that the best thing this team could do is let Ovi go. For the money he wants, he will be a drag on the team for the next three years. He definitely has slowed down and will continue to do so.
Signing Backstrom to his deal was a huge mistake. He has his cup and is now happy to glide around the ice in critical games. He had a good start to the year, but for his money, he is not going to help the team going forward.
If we had bold (smart) management, they would offer Ovi $9MM/year for 3 years and if he passes, trade him - maybe get a first and a second. Then try and trade Backstrom, Kuzy and Oshie. With the Cap savings and a few draft picks, they could quickly rebuild.
Unfortunately, the Caps management will think, they just need to add a guy or two to make one last push while they have Ovi. They will probably sacrifice draft picks to boot.
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