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BlackIce:

--- Quote from: alta on Tuesday July 20, 2021, 12:04:39 PM Eastern ---Ovechkin. Only because of his ability to fill the arena.

So you agree Carlson is replaceable then. Interesting.

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Uh - I think you missed the phrase "from those they have exposed."


Almost ANYBODY is "replaceable" in the sense that there EXISTS equivalent/comparable talent (or better) somewhere.  I say almost because there is the generational player.  [For over a decade Ovie was irreplaceable as a goal-scorer.  There are comparable, probably better goal-scorers than the current Ovie because Father Time is undefeated.]  But just because a replacement exists somewhere doesn't mean you can obtain that replacement.  So a franchise has to make a decision about keeping or moving on from a player based on the practical possibility of obtaining a suitable replacement, and the assets required to do so.


The Caps could likely replace Carlson in a year or two -- IF they had the first choice in this year's entry-level draft.  But they don't.  Beyond that, who is available via trade or free agency, and what would be the acquisition cost?  We don't know.

Beaglefan2:
BlackIce - great couple of posts. I agree with your assessment of Ted/Caps over the longer term.  He has remained loyal to the core guys which is why we have never seen the Caps make a blockbuster trade. 


I actually think at this point, if he wants to give Ovi another legit shot at a Cup, they need to make a lot of major moves.  The team they have now is old and while I won't say they are slow, they are not fast.  They also just don't have the "win at all cost" type of players that are needed, except a few.  There is no way this team, with ongoing minor tweaks, goes very far in the playoffs.


The problem with making major moves is that we don't have the draft picks and prospects to bargain with, and we are likely to just tread water.

Mickstix:

--- Quote from: Beaglefan2 on Tuesday July 20, 2021, 04:19:49 PM Eastern ---There is no way this team, with ongoing minor tweaks, goes very far in the playoffs.

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Only hope is one of our goalies turns into a fucking beast and the team feeds off it for another run. As you said, we don't have enough "win at all cost" players to get it done any other way.

richkrt99:
Nobody has a clue is about right.  There is so much that goes on behind the scenes (or under the table) that we really will never know.  And we really don't know what kind of plan Krakken has or what deals they may have already made, so it's really hard to know what "type" of guys to protect.


Hate to see Sheary go....or Hathy or Dowd, but in all honesty, none of those guys would be a crushing blow.  Same goes for Dillon, Jensen, SHultz.


I think we need Dillon as he is one of our few "real D" with size and grit, but he's not ....great...and probably a bit overpaid.


We shall see...then we can get on with our upcoming mediocre season.  :raspberry:


I am still curious about the Caps protecting TVR.  I mean maybe he's more attractive in this draft scenario because of his cap hit ($1 mil), but you have a 30 year old, 188 lb Dman who can't break into your lineup, yet He's the one you protect?

Beaglefan2:
Agree - heck, the one game they let TVR play, they didn't even give him a minute of ice time.  I guess I would have protected Jensen before him.


Let's hope they give Fehrvay a spot this year.


Really hoping its not Sheary we lose. That guy gave it all he had every game and has the ability to put the puck in the net. I do like that they protected Sprong.

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