Agreed change of venue would have helped. We've seen that before with many a former 1st round pick between clubs. I wonder how the covid years impacted his development. Even if a prospect does not pan out with the capitals I never don't stop rooting for their success in the league. Sure it is irritating when one finally turns the corner but some times a fresh start with a new club just helps the development along.
I should have added that I am not a fan of that either. I think where I come to the middle as it just takes for a special team to win the cup. Things have to come together in the playoffs and no amount of foster tinkering can guarantee that. Can they add/blend in enough team speed where everything jells. Love Oshie but just feel like he is chewing up too much salary.
I seriously doubt the Caps want him back and I doubt he wants to come back to be a back up to an established goalie.
More like weak asset….
I think Rittich would be a good target for backup goalie. Experienced, cheap, and competent if you believe last season was an outlier.
We've already got one overpaid center on LTIR, don't need a second there as well. You'd have to sign him to 7 to get 3 seasons worth of games out of him.
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