Speculation: Caps General Discussion (Coaching/FAs/Cap/Lines etc) -- 2018-19 We Are The Champions Edition - Pt. 1

[Hivemind]

Happy Mann got a new job. Sad that it's with such a garbage organization

 

[Calicaps]

Good for Troy.

 

[Ovechkins Wodka]

I've always like Jurco since his draft year. Def would offer a camp invite.

 

[hockeykicker]

 

[Calicaps]

"for the first time." f*** off.

 

[HunterSThompson]

I do agree that we have always had someone like Beagle.
Sutherby and Gordon
Steckel and Bradley
Hendricks and Beagle
Winnik
Laich

They are somewhat a dime a dozen as these are the guys that hit UFA status and are available to sign. If Beagle goes UFA and prices himself out here, Boyd is the only internal right handed faceoff guy.

UFAs that fit the bill are

Derek Ryan
Kyle Brodziak
Mark Letestu
Chris Wagner
Torrey Mitchell
Nic Dowd

Browse - CapFriendly - NHL Salary Caps
and maybe an RFA or two that doesn't get qualified, but there aren't a lot of them available either.

 

[HunterSThompson]

"for the first time." **** off.

What he is basically saying is that if the Caps top players had played the right way, no way Crosby has 3 cups.

 

[Hivemind]

I do agree that we have always had someone like Beagle.
Sutherby and Gordon
Steckel and Bradley
Hendricks and Beagle
Winnik
Laich

They are somewhat a dime a dozen as these are the guys that hit UFA status and are available to sign. If Beagle goes UFA and prices himself out here, Boyd is the only internal right handed faceoff guy.

UFAs that fit the bill are

Derek Ryan
Kyle Brodziak
Mark Letestu
Chris Wagner
Torrey Mitchell
Nic Dowd

Browse - CapFriendly - NHL Salary Caps
and maybe an RFA or two that doesn't get qualified, but there aren't a lot of them available either.

Eric Fehr is a RH faceoff UFA. ;-)

 

[NobodyBeatsTheWiz]

I do agree that we have always had someone like Beagle.
Sutherby and Gordon
Steckel and Bradley
Hendricks and Beagle
Winnik
Laich

They are somewhat a dime a dozen as these are the guys that hit UFA status and are available to sign. If Beagle goes UFA and prices himself out here, Boyd is the only internal right handed faceoff guy.

UFAs that fit the bill are

Derek Ryan
Kyle Brodziak
Mark Letestu
Chris Wagner
Torrey Mitchell
Nic Dowd

Browse - CapFriendly - NHL Salary Caps
and maybe an RFA or two that doesn't get qualified, but there aren't a lot of them available either.

I've long been a Brodziak fan. Not quite as good in the FO circle as Beagle, but good or better at just about everything else. Derek Ryan has certainly priced himself out of the role, methinks.

Vermette is a good option if you don't particularly care about the RH aspect.

 

[Calicaps]

What he is basically saying is that if the Caps top players had played the right way, no way Crosby has 3 cups.

He's still a tool, but I'm going with this.

 

[BiPolar Caps]

I would be very interested in Duclair on a 1yr prove yourself deal.

What kind of message does that send to our young players such as Gersich, Walker and others. I'd rather just focus within and develop our own. Right now there's only one foreseeable position opened and that's the one vacated by Chiasson's departure, don't want to see that opportunity go to someone being imported.

 

[hockeykicker]

hmmm seems gmbm is up to something

 

[stanleycaps18]

My guess is, they need to get Wilson settled first so they have a sense of budget.

 

[Portable Mink]

I’ve always liked Rieder. Not often you see a young player (second year) control the PK and the PP so effectively like when he was at ‘Zona.

That wouldn’t be his role here, but he has step up ability.

If beagle wants 2.5+ could get him 1.75ish and put Bing in the middle...

 

[hockeykicker]

 

[Portable Mink]

Still could be too much for 4th line winger though

 

[NobodyBeatsTheWiz]

hmmm seems gmbm is up to something

That's...odd. His QO would only be $715K.

My guess: Reirden favors speed over size, and they have indications from DSP's camp that he won't sign for 6 figures.

 

[hockeykicker]

That's...odd. His QO would only be $715K.

My guess: Reirden favors speed over size, and they have indications from DSP's camp that he won't sign for 6 figures.

im probably wayyyy off but you have to wonder if theres another need for that cap space? a trade?

 

[Hivemind]

Perplexed that they wouldn't just take DSP to salary arbitration.

 

[Hivemind]

im probably wayyyy off but you have to wonder if theres another need for that cap space? a trade?

There's no real cap savings to be had there. His QO is barely above league minimum, so they would hardly be saivng anything once they fill his roster spot. Even his arbitration salary wouldn't be that much higher.

 

[AlexBrovechkin8]

DSP not being around to see the banner being raised wouldn't feel right. Hopefully they can come to an agreement but I can understand why DSP and his camp would come in with a high ask.

 

[NobodyBeatsTheWiz]

Perplexed that they wouldn't just take DSP to salary arbitration.

If they don't want the player, no need to go to arbitration.

 

[HunterSThompson]

hmmm seems gmbm is up to something

That is a bit odd since his QO would be so small, hardly any risk.

My guess is, they need to get Wilson settled first so they have a sense of budget.

The QO is so small there is no risk even if he did sign it, which he wouldnt. I guess arbitration is the fear.

 

[txpd]

They are somewhat a dime a dozen as these are the guys that hit UFA status and are available to sign. If Beagle goes UFA and prices himself out here, Boyd is the only internal right handed faceoff guy.

Let be careful here. They aren't a dime a dozen. Beagle is better than most of those guys you mentioned. Find a player that consistently is among the leaders in face offs is rare. Gordon might qualify but Beagle is bigger and stronger and holds up better. No comparison with Steckel beyond just the face offs.

I used to think you could change that player out for a new one on a 1 year cheap contract every year and I find I am wrong.

 

[Raikkonen]

Puzzling. But whatever they feel like the best move. What do I know.