Speculation: Caps Roster General Discussion (Coaching/FAs/Cap/Lines etc) - 2022-23 Season Part 3: Drop the puck!

[Hivemind]

Problem if my math is correct, 0-50 games we didn’t meet that average

You are correct. Capitals averaged 11.3 points per 10 games.

 

[turkulad]

Would a package of J.T. Miller and Luke Schenn for cap dump Anthony Mantha, cap dump Lars Eller and futures tickle your fancy?

 

[trick9]

Would a package of J.T. Miller and Luke Schenn for cap dump Anthony Mantha, cap dump Lars Eller and futures tickle your fancy?

Not really.

I don't want JT Miller who is signed through 2030.

 

[um]

Chasing the Horvat trade isn’t going to be a good idea. We are coming up to an important off-season and need to really look at what this team will be in the next couple years. I don’t want to go chase some TDL deal to lose more futures and maybe lose to Boston 4-1 if we are lucky.

Agreed.

If we're worried about keeping up with a team as mediocre as the Islanders, than maybe we shouldn't be spenders.

 

[Jags]

Unless negotiations with Jensen and/or Orlov aren't going well I simply don't see the need for a defender outside of maybe a 6D they trust more than Irwin. But that really shouldn't hinge on what they do with Eller.

Any serviceable right-shot D would be good for us right now. Bonus points for one that can load the cannon on the PP because as good as Gus has been he's not a great fit for that spot.

Our D has enough issues without Irwin and AA eating minutes. We don't need guys playing on their weak side to boot.

 

[Jacoby4HOF66]

 

[Artie Fufkin]

$63.8 million allotted to 11 players next season, leaving less than $20 million in cap space. Pretty much guarantees that at least one, if not two, of those players will be moved between now and the start of next season.

 

[LesDiablesRouges]

Orlov next, please.

 

[Empty Goal Net]

Whatever mgmt's future vision is, it seems to be taking shape!

 

[HighPlainsDrifter]

My guess after Strome

Orlov- resigned
Gus or Jensen resigned but not both
Sheary 50/50

On the block

Eller - 7 Dman
Mantha- Free
Kuzy - doubt we have the guts to pull the trigger
Lindgren- I am interested in his value around the league

 

[YippieKaey]

My guess after Strome

Orlov- resigned
Gus or Jensen resigned but not both
Sheary 50/50

On the block

Eller - 7 Dman
Mantha- Free
Kuzy - doubt we have the guts to pull the trigger
Lindgren- I am interested in his value around the league

I say keep Lindgren and get Kuemper to the Sabres at the TDL if we're not safely in a playoff spot.

 

[IafrateOvie34]

My guess after Strome

Orlov- resigned
Gus or Jensen resigned but not both
Sheary 50/50

On the block

Eller - 7 Dman
Mantha- Free
Kuzy - doubt we have the guts to pull the trigger
Lindgren- I am interested in his value around the league

I believe they'll keep Kuzy until summer, however we could see an old hockey typed trade with him. As for Mantha his past reputation as a Red Wing might attract some for a reclamation, but that contract pretty steep considering his current production. I understand what you mean about Lindgren, however I rather keep him. I don't see Eller going anywhere.

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

I say keep Lindgren and get Kuemper to the Sabres at the TDL if we're not safely in a playoff spot.

Lol wut?

Nothing says UFAs avoid DC like that….

My guess after Strome

Orlov- resigned
Gus or Jensen resigned but not both
Sheary 50/50

On the block

Eller - 7 Dman
Mantha- Free
Kuzy - doubt we have the guts to pull the trigger
Lindgren- I am interested in his value around the league

Mantha is not free, and the Caps love Lindgren, think he’s a starter, but don’t necessarily want to move him…yet. Now if someone wants to pony up a 1st this year….let’s talk lol…..

 

[BiPolar Caps]

I think after the Stadium Series Game, Saturday, February 18th, BMAC will decide if they're sellers or not. By that time they will have been back from the AS break for a week and will have already played the Bruins, the Canes twice, Panthers and Sharks. Should have a good read on where the team is by then and still have a little less then two weeks before the TDL.

 

[YippieKaey]

Lol wut?

Nothing says UFAs avoid DC like that….


Mantha is not free, and the Caps love Lindgren, think he’s a starter, but don’t necessarily want to move him…yet. Now if someone wants to pony up a 1st this year….let’s talk lol…..

Well being a bottom of the league team does. I do see your point, but Kuemper would probably be happier on the Sabres going forwards....

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

Well being a bottom of the league team does. I do see your point, but Kuemper would probably be happier on the Sabres going forwards....

I doubt it lol….have you been to Buffalo?

 

[YippieKaey]

I doubt it lol….have you been to Buffalo?

I am currently living in -13 degrees Celsius. So kind of?

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

I am currently living in -13 degrees Celsius. So kind of?

Oooof…….brutal!

 

[HeyMattyB]

I am currently living in -13 degrees Celsius. So kind of?

There's living in -13 degree weather.

And then there's living in -13 degree weather... while also living in Buffalo.

 

[YippieKaey]

Oooof…….brutal!

It only hurts in the morning

There's living in -13 degree weather.

And then there's living in -13 degree weather... while also living in Buffalo.

The hot wings help?

 

[hockeykicker]

 

[Raikkonen]

So they want to see at least Strome and Backstrom as C next year now.

Kuzy... he's not playing like 1C? Too expensive? Sure.
But is it worth to deal him in this case? I dont think its the first move to do at least.

Take Mantha and Oshie. Both aren't that much cheaper than Kuzy but both are worse players (to me at least).

I say deal Mantha at deadline or draft, then explore moving Oshie. If Kuzy was 5M center - nobody would say he's overpaid. So its about 3M more than most would be satisfied with? Trim some other fat and live with 7.8M Kuzy then.

If Backstrom is able to play his last two seasons - then maybe move Kuzy. Maybe.

This season wingers of value are Sheary and Mojo. Very cheap now, won't be this good next season most probably. Dismiss them and keep Mantha/Oshie? Doesnt look good.

Ovi-Strome-X
X-Kuzy-X
X-Backstrom-X

that has to work. I dont see trading Kuzy and getting 3C (in system or not) with more defensive ability (read - less talented offensively) as a better option.

Wilson, Brown, Sheary, Johansson, Milano will be ok to me to fill those 5 Xs. Some of them probably wont be back, but I bet there will be someone more like them than like Mantha (from financial and work rate POV).

Id better invest in LD for Carlson

X-Carlson
Orlov-Jensen
Fehervary-TVR(future Iorio/Chesley)

keeps Fever salary demands in check a bit
helps Carlson in theory
GMBM just needs to find the fit

much easier to find the needed winger (this year showed it) than top-4 LD

 

[Raikkonen]

ps: as Alexeyev doesn't look like savior I have to propose Mantha for Gavrikov trrade

preferably Gavrikov+ obviously

 

[Silky mitts]

If the cap goes up $2M and Orlov and Fever cost $8.5M they’d still have $13.5M for 4 wing and 3 defensemen if they only carry 20

 

[HTFN]

So they want to see at least Strome and Backstrom as C next year now.

Kuzy... he's not playing like 1C? Too expensive? Sure.
But is it worth to deal him in this case? I dont think its the first move to do at least.

Take Mantha and Oshie. Both aren't that much cheaper than Kuzy but both are worse players (to me at least).

I say deal Mantha at deadline or draft, then explore moving Oshie. If Kuzy was 5M center - nobody would say he's overpaid. So its about 3M more than most would be satisfied with? Trim some other fat and live with 7.8M Kuzy then.

If Backstrom is able to play his last two seasons - then maybe move Kuzy. Maybe.

This season wingers of value are Sheary and Mojo. Very cheap now, won't be this good next season most probably. Dismiss them and keep Mantha/Oshie? Doesnt look good.

Ovi-Strome-X
X-Kuzy-X
X-Backstrom-X

that has to work. I dont see trading Kuzy and getting 3C (in system or not) with more defensive ability (read - less talented offensively) as a better option.

Wilson, Brown, Sheary, Johansson, Milano will be ok to me to fill those 5 Xs. Some of them probably wont be back, but I bet there will be someone more like them than like Mantha (from financial and work rate POV).

Id better invest in LD for Carlson

X-Carlson
Orlov-Jensen
Fehervary-TVR(future Iorio/Chesley)

keeps Fever salary demands in check a bit
helps Carlson in theory
GMBM just needs to find the fit

much easier to find the needed winger (this year showed it) than top-4 LD

the f***?

Move Kuznetsov. What is this bending over backwards just to excuse a guy who is categorically not living up to his role and value?