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richkrt99:
I think Mojo fills some gaps (in the Caps minds) that Spronger could not.. or at least the Caps believe Mojo can. Mojo can/has played PP & PK. He can also fill in at center. He could very well fill Hagelin's spot - especially on PK. Mojo is also skilled enough to handle more places up and down the line up. I wonder if Oshie's injury is another factor? Mojo does give them quite a bit of flexibility with a player they believe in.
For whatever reason, Sprong wasn't in the Caps plans. There has to be an issue with him we don't know about. Maybe he's detrimental in the locker room - or maybe just sour grapes and ready for a move and the team has resided to that fact.
But yeah, basically you're putting a band aid on an old withering body and hoping it's enough to get you to the finish line? I think the reality is....without dumping serious contracts, they have no real hope of making a major impact on this roster and they are just not willing to do that.
[size=78%]And maybe.....Caps just needed to burn some lower draft picks...cause they really don't know what to do with draft picks because they haven't had any in so long. [/size] :wackysmile:
richkrt99:
--- Quote from: waynerivers on Monday March 21, 2022, 02:55:19 PM Eastern ---The trade makes them 6 years older, much slower and for about the same production on the ice. Makes no sense.
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I agree except....there's nobody slower than a guy in the press box.
Beaglefan2:
You could tell Sprong was on his way out. I think I read in the past that he may have had some locker-room issues. Could very well be that he is a "selfish" guy who looks to shoot first rather than past. IMO we need more of those guys and our management and coaching staff has always tolerated/encouraged guys to pass first.
Maybe he was just a jerk and nobody on the team liked him and they just had to get rid of him. If so, I guess Mojo was a decent addition, but why in the heck did we have to give up a third round pick???
richkrt99:
Probably just wanted to add some toughness to the lineup....couple more bruising Swedes.. :raspberry:
Added Swedish Mojo
and Johan Larsson - another Swede.
Seriously though....both these guys are decent PK guys, so I'm figuring they are fill ins that fit our budget.
Can't buy stallions on a glue-donkey budget.
Also makes me wonder what Dowd's status is if we picked up a couple "utility" guys who can play center. Although - I'd give MOJO more than a "utility" brand
Surreylily:
--- Quote from: richkrt99 on Monday March 21, 2022, 01:25:34 PM Eastern ---
So this isn't quite as horrible as it sounds. While I agree (and said earlier) I hate that we gave picks up for a rental....it was a 4th round pick (2022) and a 6th round pick (2023) so not quite AS bad.
Also, Seattle retains half of MOJO salary for this season so it's basically the same salary for salary.
AND...
Sprong is an RFA after the season and if Caps were not planning (or could not afford to) sign him next year than he was gone anyway.
So you get a "known" entity former 1st round pick with proven playoff experience for a guy who did not make the lineup most nights (for whatever reason) As far as THIS YEAR's playoff picture, it's a better player IMO
I did like Spronger though....dude has a wicked release and serious wheels. Not sure what the issue was with him and this team. (Maybe it was Ovi's wife he insulted.....or was hitting on)
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Hmmmm
That puts a slightly less acidic slant on that trade.
We all know there was a problem with Spronger. At least one problem, but nobody nows what. Personally, I liked the way he played and wish hom allt he best.
Then there's Mojo........
Yeah, I get his skillset. He can play up and down the lines. He can play winger or center and he can play defense. But will he? ( There is a benefit that he is a known quantity.... )
He didn't so much when he was here before and he frequently climbed that volcano ladder.
I I R C, I think he always saw himself as a center when he was here, but BB kept putting hin on Wing because of his speed and he still kept passing intead of shooting. Or was it the other way round? Anyway, it was bloody annoying.
Maybe he's learned a few things over the last few years? We shall see.
Looks like he's going to become the next "Laich"?
Personlly, again, I've never been a fan, or advocate for getting back together with an ex. There's a reason you parted ways, right?
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