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Talk about Capitals hockey & more! => Washington Capitals & Other Hockey Discussion => Topic started by: alta on Sunday October 04, 2020, 10:51:30 AM Eastern
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this only makes sense if they intend to let Holts walk...
https://novacapsfans.com/2020/10/04/report-capitals-interested-in-signing-henrik-lundqvist/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2020/10/04/report-capitals-interested-in-signing-henrik-lundqvist/)
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So they'd give up Holtby at $10m a year and pay Lundqvist $9m???
I guess maybe you could get him at a very short term deal???
Would you want to?
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hate to say it, but I think I'd let Holts go. He clearly hasn't been the same without Korn, and the Caps are pretty well stacked with inexpensive goalies, but they're young without a lot of experience. Sammy did look good last season, prior to the covid 1984..
https://www.si.com/hockey/news/ask-me-anything-is-braden-holtby-calgarys-next-starting-goalie (https://www.si.com/hockey/news/ask-me-anything-is-braden-holtby-calgarys-next-starting-goalie)
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I think they have to let him walk. Sammy is somewhat unproven, but don't see how the Caps afford Holtby no matter what unless they can offload big salary, and I was just as confident in Sammy last year.
Not to mention, I think Holtby will demand (and get) more than he is actually worth in a relatively long-term deal.....(especially for a cap-fucked team like the Caps)
Not to be politically incorrect (I don't want to hurt Zero's sensitive feelings) but ....are they the PRO carpet-munching, gay pride, be-whatever-gender-you-want-to be types out there in Calgary? Maybe Holtby can drop the red white & blue stars & stripes on his helmet for a gay pride rainbow with a black lives matter slogan...and don't forget the dildos on there too.
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I think they have to let him walk. Sammy is somewhat unproven, but don't see how the Caps afford Holtby no matter what unless they can offload big salary, and I was just as confident in Sammy last year.
Not to mention, I think Holtby will demand (and get) more than he is actually worth in a relatively long-term deal.....(especially for a cap-fucked team like the Caps)
Not to be politically incorrect (I don't want to hurt Zero's sensitive feelings) but ....are they the PRO carpet-munching, gay pride, be-whatever-gender-you-want-to be types out there in Calgary? Maybe Holtby can drop the red white & blue stars & stripes on his helmet for a gay pride rainbow with a black lives matter slogan...and don't forget the dildos on there too.
LMAO Rich :snicker:
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Rich on Fiiya! :snicker: And yea, at the 9m per year rate, I'd take Henry.. for like 1, maybe 2 weeks! :raspberry:
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Caps need to be figuring out how to acquire Simmonds, rather then Lundy.. Change my mind! :wackysmile:
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Caps need to be figuring out how to acquire Simmonds, rather then Lundy.. Change my mind! :wackysmile:
if Wayne was a defenseman I’d agree, but I don’t think the caps need an aging winger
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if Wayne was a defenseman I’d agree, but I don’t think the caps need an aging winger
We got our best D-Man Dillion, locked up for 4yrs. Woot!!!
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We got our best D-Man Dillion, locked up for 4yrs. Woot!!!
And Kempney out 6-8 MONTHS with Achilles surgery.. :-\
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apparently the draft is happening now...
https://novacapsfans.com/2020/10/06/capitals-select-center-hendrix-lapierre-with-24th-overall-pick-in-2020-nhl-draft/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2020/10/06/capitals-select-center-hendrix-lapierre-with-24th-overall-pick-in-2020-nhl-draft/)
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if this is accurate, then Holts has already packed his bags...
https://novacapsfans.com/2020/10/06/report-ufa-henrik-lundqvist-will-sign-with-capitals-when-market-opens-friday/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2020/10/06/report-ufa-henrik-lundqvist-will-sign-with-capitals-when-market-opens-friday/)
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a good argument could be made...
https://novacapsfans.com/2020/10/06/canadiens-buy-out-remaining-two-seasons-on-karl-alzners-contract/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2020/10/06/canadiens-buy-out-remaining-two-seasons-on-karl-alzners-contract/)
though I've not seen him play in two years so I don't know how far his game has fallen
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And Kempney out 6-8 MONTHS with Achilles surgery.. :-\
https://novacapsfans.com/2020/10/06/capitals-announce-michal-kempny-underwent-achilles-tendon-surgery-will-miss-6-8-months/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2020/10/06/capitals-announce-michal-kempny-underwent-achilles-tendon-surgery-will-miss-6-8-months/)
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We got our best D-Man Dillion, locked up for 4yrs. Woot!!!
https://novacapsfans.com/2020/10/06/capitals-sign-brenden-dillon/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2020/10/06/capitals-sign-brenden-dillon/)
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and the Hens have been dumping salery... Jack Johnson, gone. Matt Murry, gone.
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https://novacapsfans.com/2020/10/06/capitals-announce-michal-kempny-underwent-achilles-tendon-surgery-will-miss-6-8-months/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2020/10/06/capitals-announce-michal-kempny-underwent-achilles-tendon-surgery-will-miss-6-8-months/)
Ooh Fah. Kempney is one of them there Frenchie types "Fragile"
Hopefully explains why he sucked last year.
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https://novacapsfans.com/2020/10/06/capitals-sign-brenden-dillon/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2020/10/06/capitals-sign-brenden-dillon/)
I like Dillon's demeanor and physical play, but he aint real fleet footed. Nice to have a guy who actually can clear the crease though.
Not too surprising considering Kempney
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a good argument could be made...
https://novacapsfans.com/2020/10/06/canadiens-buy-out-remaining-two-seasons-on-karl-alzners-contract/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2020/10/06/canadiens-buy-out-remaining-two-seasons-on-karl-alzners-contract/)
though I've not seen him play in two years so I don't know how far his game has fallen
Meh. I love Karl Alzner and wish he'd been here for the Cup, but I'd have to pass on him now. He was severely declined even in his last season here. Maybe that was lots of wear and tear from the abuse and amount of playing time that season so MAYBE he could recover some with less playing time, but he was too slow 3 years ago.
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Dillon is ok, but I'm not all that excited about him. I think Kempney is done. He had a good year for us in our Cup year, so I wish him well.
The draft is interesting. We take a risk on a high talent kid with injury issues. All the commentators were saying what a great move it was, but a lot of teams passed on this guy and we certainly don't have a deep farm system to be taking chances on first rounders - plus we had to trade away a pick to move up a couple spots to get him. I hope I'm proven wrong and this kid is a steal.
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Dillon is ok, but I'm not all that excited about him. I think Kempney is done. He had a good year for us in our Cup year, so I wish him well.
The draft is interesting. We take a risk on a high talent kid with injury issues. All the commentators were saying what a great move it was, but a lot of teams passed on this guy and we certainly don't have a deep farm system to be taking chances on first rounders - plus we had to trade away a pick to move up a couple spots to get him. I hope I'm proven wrong and thirs kid is a steal.
Same Ol’ Same Ol’. High “Talent”, fuck all to anything and everything else. Alex Semin really is one of the faces of our franchise.
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Caps pick a RW..
https://novacapsfans.com/2020/10/07/capitals-select-bogdan-trineyev-with-117th-overall-pick-at-2020-nhl-draft/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2020/10/07/capitals-select-bogdan-trineyev-with-117th-overall-pick-at-2020-nhl-draft/)
Caps pick a center..
https://novacapsfans.com/2020/10/07/capitals-pick-center-bear-hughes-148th-overall-at-2020-nhl-draft/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2020/10/07/capitals-pick-center-bear-hughes-148th-overall-at-2020-nhl-draft/)
Caps pick a goalie..
https://novacapsfans.com/2020/10/07/capitals-pick-gavin-bjorklund-179th-overall-at-nhl-draft/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2020/10/07/capitals-pick-gavin-bjorklund-179th-overall-at-nhl-draft/)
Caps pick a center/RW..
https://novacapsfans.com/2020/10/07/capitals-draft-oskar-magnusson-211th-overall/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2020/10/07/capitals-draft-oskar-magnusson-211th-overall/)
so far all these draft picks look like they are going to need 2-3 years to develop...
and the more I look at them, honestly I'd be surprised if we see more than a flash at the top level
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Caps make offers to current players..
https://novacapsfans.com/2020/10/07/capitals-tender-qualifying-offers-to-jonas-siegenthaler-shane-gersich-but-not-travis-boyd/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2020/10/07/capitals-tender-qualifying-offers-to-jonas-siegenthaler-shane-gersich-but-not-travis-boyd/)
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Ooh Fah. Kempney is one of them there Frenchie types "Fragile"
Hopefully explains why he sucked last year.
the Frenchies fought valiantly at Dunkirk, it's the only reason the majority of the British expiditionary force was able to get home, makes you wonder what happen to them after the war
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Caps make offers to current players..
https://novacapsfans.com/2020/10/07/capitals-tender-qualifying-offers-to-jonas-siegenthaler-shane-gersich-but-not-travis-boyd/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2020/10/07/capitals-tender-qualifying-offers-to-jonas-siegenthaler-shane-gersich-but-not-travis-boyd/)
You got to get Ziggy back in. He was one of our best, and has the most upside. Size, strength, youth, some experience.
Boyd you let walk. Like the guy, but we have 5 of him. Seriously, no offense, but he could not regularly crack the lineup so you let him walk. Or sign him cheap and dump one of the other 5 of him we have. But why would he return on the cheap if he could do better elsewhere.
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So they'd give up Holtby at $10m a year and pay Lundqvist $9m???
I guess maybe you could get him at a very short term deal???
Would you want to?
The Caps won't pay Lundqvist anything like the salary he was getting previously. Maybe a couple million. These guys that are bought out get the majority of their remaining salary - teams do it for the salary cap relief. Then they sign at a lower rate somewhere else (because the reason they are bought out is because of slippage/subpar performance), but their total compensation remains comparable to what they were receiving previously.
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welp, Holts is gone. I can't say I'm too upset, he clearly wasn't the same without Korn.
https://novacapsfans.com/2020/10/09/report-canucks-sign-braden-holtby-to-two-year-8-6-million-contract/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2020/10/09/report-canucks-sign-braden-holtby-to-two-year-8-6-million-contract/)
as a result, we get veteran backup ...
https://novacapsfans.com/2020/10/09/report-capitals-sign-henrik-lundqvist-to-one-year-contract/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2020/10/09/report-capitals-sign-henrik-lundqvist-to-one-year-contract/)
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Holtby took a $2million pay cut to sign a 2 year deal in Free Agency? WTF?
$4.3m for Holtby on a short term deal (2 years) is a steal for Vancouver. Who the F is Holtby's agent? This is the best he could get for Holtby?
I mean last year were were talking like he would fetch twice this.
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I thought the 8.6 mil was per year.. :huh: 4.3 x 2?? That's not really what I was expecting for a Vezina/Stanley Cup winning goalie.. He must of really wanted out or the Caps really -wanted- him out.
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the Hens have shed more payroll...
:huh:
https://novacapsfans.com/2020/10/09/report-capitals-agree-to-two-year-contract-with-justin-schultz/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2020/10/09/report-capitals-agree-to-two-year-contract-with-justin-schultz/)
this makes no sense to me...
"The 30-year-old defenseman recorded three goals, 12 points, and a -13 rating in 46 games with the Pittsburgh Penguins last season. In 482 career games with the Penguins and Edmonton Oilers, Schultz has recorded 50 goals, 214 points, and a -35 rating."
in fact, this looks like a really bad move. As I've said before, I don't expect a lot of goals from a good defenseman, but that career minus 35 coming from two very recient Cup winning seasons in shitsburgh is atrocious
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I thought the 8.6 mil was per year.. :huh: 4.3 x 2?? That's not really what I was expecting for a Vezina/Stanley Cup winning goalie.. He must of really wanted out or the Caps really -wanted- him out.
It wasn't a matter of who did or didn't want who at all. It was a perfect storm: Holtby suffered from (1) his own performance decline of the past couple of years; (2) Bobrovsky's implosion after his huge contract; and (3) the salary cap apparently staying flat for the next couple of years.
Given other moves they wanted to make, the Caps couldn't have afforded $4.3 million for Holtby. Heck, they're squeezed as it is with Lundqvist on board for $1.5 million.
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the Hens have shed more payroll...
:huh:
https://novacapsfans.com/2020/10/09/report-capitals-agree-to-two-year-contract-with-justin-schultz/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2020/10/09/report-capitals-agree-to-two-year-contract-with-justin-schultz/)
this makes no sense to me...
"The 30-year-old defenseman recorded three goals, 12 points, and a -13 rating in 46 games with the Pittsburgh Penguins last season. In 482 career games with the Penguins and Edmonton Oilers, Schultz has recorded 50 goals, 214 points, and a -35 rating."
in fact, this looks like a really bad move. As I've said before, I don't expect a lot of goals from a good defenseman, but that career minus 35 coming from two very recient Cup winning seasons in shitsburgh is atrocious
Have you actually looked at Schultz's year by year stats?
His +/- is largely driven by his struggling first 4 years with a terrible Edmonton team. Then he had 3 good years in Pittsburgh, and a -13 this past part season before COVID hit.
You may not be happy, but the Caps were after a right shot defenseman to slot into the number 2 pairing. This was who they chose. The question is, was there a better option out there for that particular roster spot? (And it IS a question. I don't know off the top of my head who the other options in FA are/were.)
LaViolette is said to like puck-moving defensemen, and Schultz apparently qualifies as that. The point is, look at the guys on the left side: Dillon, Orlov, Siegenthaler, Fehervary, Alexeyev. Of them, only Orlov is really (to whatever extent) a puck-mover. And even he might benefit from being able to concentrate more on his own zone and worry less about moving the puck up the ice. Maybe Fehervary would qualify as a puck-mover at some point, but he's still young and would benefit in the short term from focusing on his own zone. So if you're looking for balanced offensive/defensive pairings, most of the puck-moving needs to come from the right side.
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Have you actually looked at Schultz's year by year stats?
His +/- is largely driven by his struggling first 4 years with a terrible Edmonton team. Then he had 3 good years in Pittsburgh, and a -13 this past part season
now why didn't I think to look at his year by year ::)
does that three good years in shitsburgh include the last two injury ridden ones? including a broken leg
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It wasn't a matter of who did or didn't want who at all. It was a perfect storm: Holtby suffered from (1) his own performance decline of the past couple of years; (2) Bobrovsky's implosion after his huge contract; and (3) the salary cap apparently staying flat for the next couple of years.
Given other moves they wanted to make, the Caps couldn't have afforded $4.3 million for Holtby. Heck, they're squeezed as it is with Lundqvist on board for $1.5 million.
Yeah, I mean I get it from the Capitals perspective entirely and I know Holtby has declined. I did not expect or want the Caps to sign him, but I was surprised at the relatively low number, especially for a short two year term. I mean it's fair enough number in the market I guess, but that is certainly not a player friendly free agent deal.
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now why didn't I think to look at his year by year ::)
does that three good years in shitsburgh include the last two injury ridden ones? including a broken leg
Well the real story is we agreed to take him offsetting Shitsburgh hiring TR :snicker:
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another minor move
https://novacapsfans.com/2020/10/10/capitals-sign-cameron-schilling-to-one-year-two-way-contract/
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I think we signed Trevor Van Riemsdyk. I was checking out the Caps salary cap page and noticed he appeared...
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yep, must've hit the wires as I started dinner..
https://novacapsfans.com/2020/10/10/report-capitals-sign-trevor-van-riemsdyk-to-one-year-800000-contract/
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Henrik Lundqvist - I give this signing a solid B. Definitely not my ideal goalie signing because I feel like this guy brings more "veteran experience" and "brand name recognition" than actual, game-stealing ability. But when taking into consideration our limited cap space and when considering the pool of UFA goalies, getting Lundqvist for $1.5M is probably the best move we could have done. He can split games with Samsonov, but I'd still consider our goalie situation somewhat uncertainty. Does Sammy bounce back from injury and continue his solid play/growth from last year? Does Lundqvist still perform solidly or does age cause him to continue his decline?
Justin Schultz - I give this signing maybe a C. It feels like a lot of money to pay for a player who has a lot of uncertainty around him.
Trevor van Riemsdyk - I give this signing a B+. He's not going to blow you away with his skills, but we got him at a bargain bin price of $800k. He seems to be a solid bottom pair right handed defenseman. Can move the puck, which should fit with Lavi's style.
Our defense corps is now Carlson, Orlov, Dillon, Schultz, Jensen, van Riemsdyk, Siegenthaler (not signed officially but RFA we're trying to sign), Fehervary. Kempny is injured and I wish we could just get rid of the guy. It doesn't feel like the most spectacular defense, but I'm willing to see if Schultz and TvR can prove themselves.
We now need a 4th line forward and could probably aim to replace either Hags or Panik for someone who can bring offense to the 3rd line. Hopefully GMBM is aiming to make those moves soon.
As of today, the most exciting move we've made during the offseason is hiring Lavi. I think that was the move that has the most potential to help us take that next step. None of the signings we've made above are game changers
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another D, right handed, has a total of 70 NHL games
https://novacapsfans.com/2020/10/10/capitals-sign-defenseman-paul-ladue/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2020/10/10/capitals-sign-defenseman-paul-ladue/)
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another forward...
https://novacapsfans.com/2020/10/11/report-capitals-sign-daniel-carr/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2020/10/11/report-capitals-sign-daniel-carr/)
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prospect update, looks like he might be one to watch..
https://novacapsfans.com/2020/10/11/aliaksei-protas-ties-dinamo-minsk-franchise-record-for-most-goals-by-a-19-year-old/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2020/10/11/aliaksei-protas-ties-dinamo-minsk-franchise-record-for-most-goals-by-a-19-year-old/)
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Henrik Lundqvist - I give this signing a solid B. Definitely not my ideal goalie signing because I feel like this guy brings more "veteran experience" and "brand name recognition" than actual, game-stealing ability. But when taking into consideration our limited cap space and when considering the pool of UFA goalies, getting Lundqvist for $1.5M is probably the best move we could have done. He can split games with Samsonov, but I'd still consider our goalie situation somewhat uncertainty. Does Sammy bounce back from injury and continue his solid play/growth from last year? Does Lundqvist still perform solidly or does age cause him to continue his decline?
Justin Schultz - I give this signing maybe a C. It feels like a lot of money to pay for a player who has a lot of uncertainty around him.
Trevor van Riemsdyk - I give this signing a B+. He's not going to blow you away with his skills, but we got him at a bargain bin price of $800k. He seems to be a solid bottom pair right handed defenseman. Can move the puck, which should fit with Lavi's style.
Our defense corps is now Carlson, Orlov, Dillon, Schultz, Jensen, van Riemsdyk, Siegenthaler (not signed officially but RFA we're trying to sign), Fehervary. Kempny is injured and I wish we could just get rid of the guy. It doesn't feel like the most spectacular defense, but I'm willing to see if Schultz and TvR can prove themselves.
We now need a 4th line forward and could probably aim to replace either Hags or Panik for someone who can bring offense to the 3rd line. Hopefully GMBM is aiming to make those moves soon.
As of today, the most exciting move we've made during the offseason is hiring Lavi. I think that was the move that has the most potential to help us take that next step. None of the signings we've made above are game changers
I agree on all of this, although I really don't know Shultz so I would not comment other than he's a risk based on health. I like the Lundqvist move for the same reasons, although I do believe he as declined somewhat. But he is also suffered playing with poor D at times in his career so maybe that a plus for here...he's used to it.
I like the Trevor move - nothing but upside there.
Agree 100% the best improvement we could make was a HC.
I worry a little with the Paul Ladue signing. Makes me think they won't resign Ziggy, but I can't believe that. I'd rather see them trade Jenson than lose Ziggy. Maybe that's the plan; trade Jenson to free up money to sign Ziggy (and a forward)
I like most of the moves we are making - seems to be addressing our needs with what we have in Salary Cap.
Other than overpaying on some contracts (Johhny Q, Orlov, Kuzy), I think GMBM has made excellent transactions over his tenure to address the needs of the team. Although at the time I did not hate the Kuzy deal - it was too much money, but we needed him at 2c/1c desperately. We had to sign him and we don't have a Cup without him. Johhny Q I think was too much money, but he has steadily improved his game over the last 5-6 seasons. He is the golden child D for the Caps. They have loved him from day one. Orlov was just too much for what you get. If he could cut out the bonehead plays and total lapses at times, then I'd feel better about him.
Hey its almost mid-October....shouldn't we be starting the season soon :(
Go Caps
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These high dollar contracts really look bad now with the salary cap frozen for three years. Tough I do think freezing the cap will be very beneficial in the long run, it's going to be a pain in the ass to work around for the next two years.
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I agree on all of this, although I really don't know Shultz so I would not comment other than he's a risk based on health. I like the Lundqvist move for the same reasons, although I do believe he as declined somewhat. But he is also suffered playing with poor D at times in his career so maybe that a plus for here...he's used to it.
I like the Trevor move - nothing but upside there.
Agree 100% the best improvement we could make was a HC.
I worry a little with the Paul Ladue signing. Makes me think they won't resign Ziggy, but I can't believe that. I'd rather see them trade Jenson than lose Ziggy. Maybe that's the plan; trade Jenson to free up money to sign Ziggy (and a forward)
I like most of the moves we are making - seems to be addressing our needs with what we have in Salary Cap.
Other than overpaying on some contracts (Johhny Q, Orlov, Kuzy), I think GMBM has made excellent transactions over his tenure to address the needs of the team. Although at the time I did not hate the Kuzy deal - it was too much money, but we needed him at 2c/1c desperately. We had to sign him and we don't have a Cup without him. Johhny Q I think was too much money, but he has steadily improved his game over the last 5-6 seasons. He is the golden child D for the Caps. They have loved him from day one. Orlov was just too much for what you get. If he could cut out the bonehead plays and total lapses at times, then I'd feel better about him.
Hey its almost mid-October....shouldn't we be starting the season soon :(
Go Caps
I would note that Schultz and Van Riemsdyk were added to the Caps' roster virtually instantaneously. Schilling and Ladue were not. Schilling's contract is definitely two-way (NHL/AHL salaries), so he is going to be AHL depth. Ladue's contract was not stipulated as to whether it was one- or two-way, but I'd bet it was two-way because of his history and his absence from the roster.
Carr's contract was two-way as well, so that one can bet that the significant forward move (if there is one) is yet to come.
Siegenthaler WILL be resigned, 100%. He has no leverage, and he isn't THAT good that someone will be signing him to an offer sheet, an exceedingly rare occurrence.
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Travis Boyd is now a Leaf for at least one year
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not Capitals related, but interesting. I wouldn't think Schmitty was on the market, but if he is have the Caps looked into it...
https://russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2020/10/11/report-vegas-trade-nate-schmidt-to-florida-panthers-to-make-room-for-alex-pietrangelo/
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I would love it if they could get Schmidt back!! That would correct one of the biggest mistakes this franchise has made. I have been an Orlov fan but given the choice between the two, I would take Schmitty in a second. Now if we could just dump Carlson and keep both Schmitty and Orlov.....
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Interestingly, now Carr HAS been added to the Caps roster. It's hard to envision that he would be given serious consideration for a roster spot in Washington. But if he makes the roster at this point, why don't all the blue line signings make it too?
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Interestingly, now Carr HAS been added to the Caps roster. It's hard to envision that he would be given serious consideration for a roster spot in Washington. But if he makes the roster at this point, why don't all the blue line signings make it too?
I doubt LaDue plays much at the NHL level for us. Carlson Orlov Dillon and Schultz I feel like are fairly locked in as the top 4. I think Jensen, TVR, Siegs, and Fehervary may fight for positions 5 and 6. If I were GMBM, I might try to see if someone would take Jensen off my hands. Or maybe I'd see if he gets his mojo back with Lavi as HC. It doesn't hurt to have a glut of NHL-ready defensemen, especially when it comes to playoffs and potential injuries. Kempny I definitely want to ship off if anyone would be willing to take him, but he's on LTIR anyway so it's not like his cap hit will hurt us much.
Right now the forward ranks needs work. Assuming cap relief from Kempny on LTIR (or we trade him fingers crossed), that should free up about $2+ million of cap space. That makes room for 2 solid 4th liners as the 12 and 13th forwards. But as I mentioned before, we do need an offensive punch on the 3rd line. I do think Panik becomes the odd man out, and trading him gives us $2.7 million to play with for a replacement. I think he might be the odd man out because I could see Hagelin's speed working better for Laviolette's likely up-tempo forecheck. Having a speed merchant on that line might be helpful, especially with a winger who can actually finish.
Unfortunately, I feel like the list of free agent RW that could be signed for less than $3 million is not very impressive. And I'm not sure what's available via trade.
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Schmitty is now in Vancouver with Holts, for a damn draft pick....
https://novacapsfans.com/2020/10/12/golden-knights-trade-nate-schmidt-to-canucks-to-make-room-to-sign-alex-pietrangelo/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2020/10/12/golden-knights-trade-nate-schmidt-to-canucks-to-make-room-to-sign-alex-pietrangelo/)
https://sports.yahoo.com/trade-canucks-acquire-nate-schmidt-011409014.html (https://sports.yahoo.com/trade-canucks-acquire-nate-schmidt-011409014.html)
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I read where Vegas is super cap strapped. Like 2 mil over or something? Weird they chose Schmitty to move, but Im sure that's what it was, a salary cap move.
Bummer the Caps didn't move someone like Orlov and try to get him. Im still not sure what Orlov does to earn 5.1 per.. Hell, Im not sure what he does to earn 2 or 3 tbh..
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Caps resign another one
https://novacapsfans.com/2020/10/14/capitals-re-sign-shane-gersich/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2020/10/14/capitals-re-sign-shane-gersich/)
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Lewington is now a Predator ...
https://russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2020/10/13/tyler-lewington-signs-one-year-two-way-contract-with-the-nashville-predators/ (https://russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2020/10/13/tyler-lewington-signs-one-year-two-way-contract-with-the-nashville-predators/)
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if Joe were 10 years younger, hell, if he was 5 years younger...
https://novacapsfans.com/2020/10/15/joe-thornton-joins-hc-davos-ill-go-back-to-the-nhl-once-it-starts-up/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2020/10/15/joe-thornton-joins-hc-davos-ill-go-back-to-the-nhl-once-it-starts-up/)
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THe Caps have to sign Ziggy. Although the Caps current roster (excluding Ziggy) is $1.3mil OVER the cap already. Now Kempney being injured won't count (he's at 2.5) and that cap total includes Copely at 1.1m
That cap is a total of 21 players but does not include Ziggy or Ledue currently.
WHEN Ziggy is signed then Ladue will surely be AHL? Ziggy makes the 7th D. No way you carry 8
Problem is, we are 1.3 over Capspace NOW and have only 21 guys on the roster; only three LW (Ovie, Vrana, Haggs) and four RW (Wilson, Oshie, Panik, Hathaway) two of which are 4th line guys. There would be 7 d if you count Ziggy (and Not Ladue or Kempney)
SO we need another winger, but we don't really have the cap space without moving someone.
Subtract Ladue and Copely and that shaves 2.0mil, and Kempney another 2.5 for a total of 4.5 reduction bringing us to 3.0m under cap
Add Ziggy at 1.0 and you have about 2 mil to work with NOW but that's with a 21 man roster with 7 D and two goalies. (and excludes Kempney's 2.5)
Unless the Caps move someone, they have 2.0 mil for another winger or bring up couple youngins.
I don't see the Caps moving a D unless it's Jensen. They have question marks already with two new guys in Van Reims and Schultz, so I doubt they part with Orlov even if they could move his 5.1 salary.
Am I mistaken, but don't teams normally carry 22-23 guys on the roster (and dress 18 for a game)
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The Caps need to dump someone to make cap space. I think it’s gonna be a Dman, and not the one that should go.
with the salery cap being stagnant for the next three years it would’ve been nice if the league put in a means to fudge with it a bit, like the luxury tax MLB used to run
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A look at what the Caps new defense looks like, they don't have the cap space to make any more changes...
https://novacapsfans.com/2020/10/16/https-sagueneens-com-article-les-parties-des-divisions-est-et-ouest-reportees-jusquau-28-octobre/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2020/10/16/https-sagueneens-com-article-les-parties-des-divisions-est-et-ouest-reportees-jusquau-28-octobre/)
but the biggest question still hasn't been addressed, when will the next season start
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Siegs is a Cap for one more year...
https://novacapsfans.com/2020/10/21/capitals-re-sign-jonas-siegenthaler-to-one-year-800000-contract/
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Siegs is a Cap for one more year...
https://novacapsfans.com/2020/10/21/capitals-re-sign-jonas-siegenthaler-to-one-year-800000-contract/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2020/10/21/capitals-re-sign-jonas-siegenthaler-to-one-year-800000-contract/)
Giddyup.
That's a good move IMO.
Jensen has to be gone. The Caps need the cap space. Although my math doesn't jive with what's reported in this article.
Sportstrac shows Caps over by 1.3 m with Kempney on the roster (and not yet Ziggy).
Kempney won't count while on LTIR, so my math shows Caps are 400k under. If they move Jensen, Caps can spend his 2.5m on a forward. They don't run into a problem until Kempney returns and that is at least 6 months down the road. Who knows where we will be by then.
Go Caps....maybe...someday....if the season ever starts.
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interesting decision...
https://novacapsfans.com/2020/10/22/former-capitals-prospect-connor-hobbs-retires-from-professional-hockey/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2020/10/22/former-capitals-prospect-connor-hobbs-retires-from-professional-hockey/)
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age isn't that big of an issue anymore, and Lundquist is 7 years older than Holts
https://novacapsfans.com/2020/10/24/capitals-now-have-2nd-oldest-roster-in-the-nhl/
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Caps sign a rookie center...
https://novacapsfans.com/2020/10/27/capitals-sign-hendrix-lapierre/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2020/10/27/capitals-sign-hendrix-lapierre/)
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Looks like the kid has some beaver in his blood.
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Get to the point :praying:
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Get to the point :praying:
You need a decoder Lil? Rich and Alta both said it.. "The offseason is boring" There! :raspberry: :snicker: :hearts:
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:P
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The Caps are $1.3M over the salary cap right now, not including Kempney on the LTIR. Some more moves need to be made.
Some of the things I've been reading hint at Orlov being the odd man out. It would leave room for Kempney to return plus a couple M in breathing room.
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The Caps are $1.3M over the salary cap right now, not including Kempney on the LTIR. Some more moves need to be made.
Some of the things I've been reading hint at Orlov being the odd man out. It would leave room for Kempny to return plus a couple M in breathing room.
Hmmm. What hints? His contract makes the most sense - dollars wise to move, but that means "you/they" are comfortable with Jensen and Kempny (or Van Riemsdky) as a fulltime D.
I would not be butt hurt if Orlov were moved. Although I think he has some upside if he could actually maintain some defensive responsibility and lose the random TOTAL bonehead plays....and he is one of our few checkers we have left.
The Caps are 1.3m over, but that's carrying 8 D and 3 GT. Kempny money won't count for 6 months (you know....right about when the season actually starts >:(
I would think one of the G (Copely) will get moved to AHL so that will save $750K (UNLESS his contract always counts against the Cap? - not sure how that works and would he have to clear waivers?....If that is the case then I'd guess they have to keep him on the NHL roster so scratch that $750k savings). we have the roster space so I guess you carry 3 GT. Actually our total GT cost is a steal right now. Also odd....Sportrac shows Ziggy on the roster, but no salary cap number (0) at all so not sure what that means.]Kempny carries 2.5, that won't count start of season. However, It certainly WOULD be nice to actually start a season with some breathing room under the cap rather than always up against it.
I'm a little surprised they did not move Panik for his 2.75m, but maybe they just couldn't...and we are SHORT on wingers. Dowd is a freaking steal at $750k. He will never be a superstar, but he's well worth $750k for a 4th line guy and PK guy. Is Panik worth 3.66 times what Dowd is? I know everyone has been pretty down on Panik...I was kind of hoping he would evolve a little bit into slightly better fit. I never expected him to be a superstar, but he has good size and decent skills....just never seemed to really gel. (MAYBE A BETTER COACH COULD BETTER UTILIZE HIM :cross: ) He averages about 31pts a season, but not really what I'd call a top 6 scoring guy so don't know what that should actually be worth these days. Hags is fairly comparable in scoring stats and salary - although I think he was really hired as a PK guy which he has been very helpful at.....we shall see moving forward with age how that affects his wheels. Maybe they see something in Panik that doesn't come out in numbers...utility fit guy, can PK, decent size, etc.
Anyway...nice to be ranting about hockey again....just wish it was about actual games.
And I still can't hit the backspace key or delete key without it totally wigging out the font size. It shrinks it to unreadable and I have to go back and edit it.
(maybe yuns smart guys does it on purpose to keep my posts shorter) :raspberry:
. and since when... Take for example this text which is so tiny because I hit the delete key on the blank line above this line of text. (Hi AJ. Hi ALTA)
Blah, blah blah. Blah blah blah, blah blah blah blah. Yadda yadda yadda zipity doo dah.
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the worst thing that the Seinfeld show ever gave us was...
yadda yadda yadda
:snicker:
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I still think this was not a good move for the Caps...
https://novacapsfans.com/2020/11/22/a-closer-look-at-capitals-defenseman-justin-schultz/#more-301058
as I've noted before, I really don't care how few goals a good solid defenseman gets. A true Norris dman isn't going to have 15-20 goals, even if he's on PP1. The league leading PP is only suscesfull %33 of the time, and in D.C. for the last 15 years OV has a good %70 of those goals. I remember how excited everyone got when someone like Erskin or Brash scored, because it it didn't happen often. But their defense stopped far more goals than they gave up. Carlson needs to score 15 a year just to break even in that category, double that in the playoffs.
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I still think this was not a good move for the Caps...
https://novacapsfans.com/2020/11/22/a-closer-look-at-capitals-defenseman-justin-schultz/#more-301058 (https://novacapsfans.com/2020/11/22/a-closer-look-at-capitals-defenseman-justin-schultz/#more-301058)
as I've noted before, I really don't care how few goals a good solid defenseman gets. A true Norris dman isn't going to have 15-20 goals, even if he's on PP1. The league leading PP is only suscesfull %33 of the time, and in D.C. for the last 15 years OV has a good %70 of those goals. I remember how excited everyone got when someone like Erskin or Brash scored, because it it didn't happen often. But their defense stopped far more goals than they gave up. Carlson needs to score 15 a year just to break even in that category, double that in the playoffs.
We shall see. I imagine he's a bit of a crap shoot with the recent injury history as well. Maybe they are hoping he helps increasing scoring more than he hurts goals against? Although that doesn't really sound like a recipe for addressing the need to improve team D...especially considering our woeful GAA trend of years late.
The article notes Lavy "may" be the best defensive coach SHultz will have played for, but I don't hold my breath there.....Not like Lavy is going to turn Ovi (as an example) into a stellar 2-way player because he is a good defensive coach. I'm hoping for all around improvement in team D but some guys are just more offensive (ahem...Johnny Q) than others and not sure we have the skillset of any true lock down D guys.
Hopefully we get to find out this year.
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Hendrix Lapierre was cut this morning by Team Canada's world junior team
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that's one way to fix the cap space problem ::)
https://novacapsfans.com/2020/12/17/henrik-lundqvist-announces-he-will-not-join-capitals-in-2020-21-due-to-heart-condition/
if his heart is that bad he shouldn't even be playing sports
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Is there an expansion draft this year? Does that exempt Lundy? Is he still under contract with the Caps or was it just a 1 year deal? Either way, he'd of been nice to have on the roster w/Sammy.. Hope he gets better and can fill a role for the Caps at some point.
And rich, hit the damn modify button, highlight your midget text and fix the size! Ya dope.. :snicker:
Yea, I've not read this thread much. Just catching up! :raspberry:
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Well that sucks. I thought this was actually a really good fit for us considering the cap space and Sammy and all. Kind of like Orpik for the $1mil deal couple years back.
Lundy was definitely declining in play, but I think he'd make a pretty good mentor for a young guy - especially a European.
What we gonna do now?
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Caps sign forward Conor Sheary to 1 year deal. Another ex- Penguin. :-X Good deal though, speed and depth on the cheap..
https://www.nhl.com/capitals/news/capitals-sign-forward-conor-sheary/c-319865786?fbclid=IwAR3Tj4iYcehHHKWLfe2fOHd521AVg7MoLfhWbdV6VksQe05z1NOFEgHV-Q8 (https://www.nhl.com/capitals/news/capitals-sign-forward-conor-sheary/c-319865786?fbclid=IwAR3Tj4iYcehHHKWLfe2fOHd521AVg7MoLfhWbdV6VksQe05z1NOFEgHV-Q8)
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Caps sign forward Conor Sheary to 1 year deal. Another ex- Penguin. :-X Good deal though, speed and depth on the cheap..
https://www.nhl.com/capitals/news/capitals-sign-forward-conor-sheary/c-319865786?fbclid=IwAR3Tj4iYcehHHKWLfe2fOHd521AVg7MoLfhWbdV6VksQe05z1NOFEgHV-Q8 (https://www.nhl.com/capitals/news/capitals-sign-forward-conor-sheary/c-319865786?fbclid=IwAR3Tj4iYcehHHKWLfe2fOHd521AVg7MoLfhWbdV6VksQe05z1NOFEgHV-Q8)
yea, the Edmonton Hens have been dumping salary(read fire sale) ever since they lost in the qualifying round this summer. Sheary was a thorn in the Caps side every spring though so it's nice to see that's no longer an issue. But..
:O=
:pointdown:
:O= :O= :O= :O=
lol, yes, hopefully that black and gold stink washes off easily
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Spam filter busted roun' chere? :raised-eyebrow:
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Spam filter busted roun' chere? :raised-eyebrow:
hold on to your britches old man
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hold on to your britches old man
Britches up! For the time being.. :P
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potential replacement for the old man with the "heart condition"...
https://novacapsfans.com/2020/12/27/capitals-sign-craig-anderson-to-pto/
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I figured they'd try and get a seasoned backup.
I watched GMBM talking about it and saying they were comfortable with the crew but "always open to improvement" but I thought they'd try and pull a seasoned guy in. Samsonov is due for a lot of work but you need a steady backup. Not sure Copely is NHL caliber. Although he played pretty well for us when given the chance.
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I knew the covid 1984 was just an excuse. I am surprised he was able to hide it this long, and he's damn lucky too..
https://novacapsfans.com/2020/12/28/henrik-lundqvist-to-undergo-open-heart-surgery/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2020/12/28/henrik-lundqvist-to-undergo-open-heart-surgery/)
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Well that HAS to be the end of his career. Not that you can't come back from it, but at his age....why would you?
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this year we get more talking head action ...
https://novacapsfans.com/2021/01/07/nbc-sports-washington-announces-broadcast-plans-for-2020-21-capitals-season/
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I saw Bruce Budreau's name in there :huh:
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I saw Bruce Budreau's name in there :huh:
The Wild did fire him at the end of last season, guess he couldn't get or didn't want another coaching job right away. I'm sure he's not hurting for money, but I'm very surprised he'd be put in a position that could have him interviewing OV on a regular basis.
It has been long enough that the two of them could have kissed and made up
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ex Caps moving around...
https://novacapsfans.com/2021/01/09/report-red-wings-claim-christian-djoos-on-waivers-predators-place-tyler-lewington-on-waivers/
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Well - they sent Fehrvary down to Hershey and Ziggy is on the 4th pairing. I'm not a fan of either move. This is a season to get the young defensemen a lot of playing time. It doesn't matter if we win the division, just need to make the playoffs, so get these guys some experience.
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Glad to see Ziggy on the squad. With all the off-season pickups, and the late Chara move, I figured Fever was done.
Although I agree with Beaglefan...I'd like to USE our younger guys and see if they can develop. I think Ziggy has already earned a spot, but they just kept bringing in more guys. Maybe they plan a revolving door with D men on the Taxi squad . Anybody know if there is a limit to the number of moves to and fro the Taxi?. My understanding is it is basically just 4 extra roster spots that don't count against the Cap. I mean I don't really expect Chara to be full time everynight, but nine d-men is just too many.
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sorry, was busy today. Roster updates...
https://novacapsfans.com/2021/01/11/capitals-announce-roster-cuts-prior-to-start-of-2020-21-season/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2021/01/11/capitals-announce-roster-cuts-prior-to-start-of-2020-21-season/)
https://novacapsfans.com/2021/01/11/shane-gersich-pheonix-copley-mike-sgarbossa-among-nine-capitals-players-placed-on-waivers/
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and the goaltending duo to start the season ...
https://novacapsfans.com/2021/01/11/vitek-vanecek-announced-as-backup-to-ilya-samsonov/
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I feel like this is half a waste of time, there's no way they got a good look at everyone in a week of practices
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Sammy and Vitek....
has to be the youngest pair of goalies on any NHL team.
Can't believe the Caps are carrying 8 d-men. Shocked they haven't moved Jensen or Orlov. I thought with all the added D guys in the off-season we for sure were going to move somebody. Maybe since they currently fit the cap with Kempney out, they are hedging their bets until we see how/if the newbies work out.
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tentative opening night lines...
https://novacapsfans.com/2021/01/12/conor-sheary-secures-spot-on-capitals-third-line/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2021/01/12/conor-sheary-secures-spot-on-capitals-third-line/)
Ovechkin-Backstrom-Oshie
Vrana-Kuznetsov-Wilson
Panik-Eller-Sheary
Hagelin-Dowd-Hathaway
Sprong
Orlov-Carlson
Dillon-Schultz
Chara-Jensen
Siegenthaler-TvR
Samsonov
Vanecek
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Caps got lucky...
https://novacapsfans.com/2021/01/12/nine-capitals-players-clear-waivers/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2021/01/12/nine-capitals-players-clear-waivers/)
https://novacapsfans.com/2021/01/12/capitals-loan-six-players-to-ahl-hershey/
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Caps got lucky...
https://novacapsfans.com/2021/01/12/nine-capitals-players-clear-waivers/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2021/01/12/nine-capitals-players-clear-waivers/)
https://novacapsfans.com/2021/01/12/capitals-loan-six-players-to-ahl-hershey/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2021/01/12/capitals-loan-six-players-to-ahl-hershey/)
Gersich is the only one in there that I would care about losing to waivers....admittedly, I do not know most of those guys.
Copely clearing should tell you something....nobody wanted him for $1mil salary.
I'd say Copely will likely be on the Taxi, but what's the word with Anderson? Not that they could not carry both, but why would they?
I'd say the Caps have a stronger roster this year than last (with goaltending being a very important question), but we are still weak on the bottom 6. Panik at 3RW is basically.....plugging him in there because we have him. I am a little surprised with ALL the extra D brought in that we didn't move Orlov for the salary and a solid winger. Maybe they just love him or maybe they tried and got no offers
GO CAPS
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tentative opening night lines...
https://novacapsfans.com/2021/01/12/conor-sheary-secures-spot-on-capitals-third-line/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2021/01/12/conor-sheary-secures-spot-on-capitals-third-line/)
Ovechkin-Backstrom-Oshie
Vrana-Kuznetsov-Wilson
Panik-Eller-Sheary
Hagelin-Dowd-Hathaway
Sprong
Orlov-Carlson
Dillon-Schultz
Chara-Jensen
Siegenthaler-TvR
Samsonov
Vanecek
Well there is your 23-man roster, but you can only dress 20 (2 goaltenders) so which 18 get a sweater? OR more concisely, who sits?
I don't see them dressing 7 D cause then you just have 1 extra D and it f's up the lines.
I'd guess Sprong is the odd man out on O, but which 2 D gonna sit every other night?
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Glad to see Ziggy on the squad. With all the off-season pickups, and the late Chara move, I figured Fever was done.
Although I agree with Beaglefan...I'd like to USE our younger guys and see if they can develop. I think Ziggy has already earned a spot, but they just kept bringing in more guys. Maybe they plan a revolving door with D men on the Taxi squad . Anybody know if there is a limit to the number of moves to and fro the Taxi?. My understanding is it is basically just 4 extra roster spots that don't count against the Cap. I mean I don't really expect Chara to be full time everynight, but nine d-men is just too many.
Does anyone know/understand the expansion draft rules enough to know whether or not this is related to protecting them from Seattle?
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Buttman said it was going to be the exact same as the Vegas draft..
https://www.nhl.com/news/seattle-kraken-2021-nhl-expansion-draft-rules-same-as-vegas-golden-knights-followed/c-302586918
it only applies to the NHL squad
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I'm a little surprised Jensen is playing over Ziggy. Ziggy was actually pretty good last year.
And Ziggy played a lot of PK and important minutes.
I realize they have Chara for PK and general shut down guy, and Shultz (is he a PK guy?) so maybe Ziggy's PK time would be less important, but still....I like Ziggy over Jensen in a full time role.
I'm not as down on Jensen as many, but I'd rather see Ziggy play then Jensen.
Is it a matter of Right vs Left thing?
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Sooooo.......
With the Caps total $3456 left in cap space....
IF they were decide to carry Copely on the taxi squad - they could not move him to the active roster and into a game due to cap space. He makes $1.1mil to Vitek's $717k. THe salary difference for ONE game between the two players is $6845 which is about twice the cap space available.
So....the caps would have to move two players to the taxi squad from the roster in order to bring Copely in, so that kind of limits his possibilities unless something else changes.
Caps HAVE to carry a 3rd goalie on the taxi, but they could not afford to play him...unless it were Fucale.
I never heard anything official, but I'm assuming they just sent Anderson packing?
I have to think the caps have to be preparing to move someone. With Sprong and Sheary, I am surprised they have not moved Panik. His 2.75 mil is almost double the total of the other two combined. Caps have more than enough D as well. I mean I guess as long as they are under the cap all is well, but they sure don't have room to do ANYTHING should that need arise.
GO CAPS
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tentative opening night lines...
https://novacapsfans.com/2021/01/12/conor-sheary-secures-spot-on-capitals-third-line/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2021/01/12/conor-sheary-secures-spot-on-capitals-third-line/)
"Laviolette said on Monday that Vitek Vanecek would be the Capitals’ back-up goalie (https://novacapsfans.com/2021/01/11/vitek-vanecek-announced-as-backup-to-ilya-samsonov/) to start the season but the team will sign Craig Anderson, who attended training camp on a professional tryout and will join the taxi squad."
Ovechkin-Backstrom-Oshie
Vrana-Kuznetsov-Wilson
Panik-Eller-Sheary
Hagelin-Dowd-Hathaway
Sprong
Orlov-Carlson
Dillon-Schultz
Chara-Jensen
Siegenthaler-TvR
Samsonov
Vanecek
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I'm so bored I might not stop with the legs :uh-huh:
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I thought I understood the whole waivers thing...
https://novacapsfans.com/2021/01/13/capitals-sign-craig-anderson-to-one-year-700000-contract-place-him-on-waivers/