Speculation: Caps Roster General Discussion (Coaching/FAs/Cap/Lines/etc) | 2024-25 Summer Edition

[CapitalsCupReality]

I mean we all know it wouldn’t hurt, it just isn’t the likely path for Leonard from what we have seen so far. Unless he totally flops, he’s getting a spot to stay here.

I just want him to spend some time playing with Ovechkin. Soak it all up in the playoffs and next year…

 

[Nogatco Rd]

Anyone recognize these lil guys?
Duhaime & Chychrun

 

[wickedwitch]

I mean we all know it wouldn’t hurt, it just isn’t the likely path for Leonard from what we have seen so far. Unless he totally flops, he’s getting a spot to stay here.

I just want him to spend some time playing with Ovechkin. Soak it all up in the playoffs and next year…

Yep. He isn't going to the AHL next season. He will get treated differently from all our other prospects in recent years for two reasons:
1) He is a better D+2 player. He was typically considered a top 10 prospect for the entire NHL before this season. There are a good number of people (who have no connection with the Caps) that think Leonard is currently the best player not in the NHL. McMike and Miro weren't on his level at that age, and it's not particularly close.
2) The team sees him as the next face of the franchise post-Ovi and probably the eventual captain after Wilson. So: a) they're going to want a full season of Ovi mentoring and b) they're going to want a full season of Ovi/Leonard footage. (I can already see the promotional photos of Ovi and him from the back.)

 

[Todd Lazarchick]

Assuming 8 comes back and plays at the level he left off, I’m curious where/what you think this team adds at the deadline?

 

[Brian23]

I don't know if I want them spending to add, but assuming they do it should still be a forward. Maybe you argue the top 6 is locked in, but I'd prefer that. Probably someone who can play on the 3rd line and play up if necessary.

That is assuming one of Vrana/Lapierre/Milano don't really lock that spot down over the next couple months.

 

[Todd Lazarchick]

I don't know if I want them spending to add, but assuming they do it should still be a forward. Maybe you argue the top 6 is locked in, but I'd prefer that. Probably someone who can play on the 3rd line and play up if necessary.

That is assuming one of Vrana/Lapierre/Milano don't really lock that spot down over the next couple months.

Agreed. I don’t really see a spot that’s a must upgrade at this point. But I was curious what others think.

 

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Anyone recognize these lil guys?
Duhaime & Chychrun
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Duhaime and Chychrun! Saw somewhere recently that they played together as kids.

Also saw last night that Raddyish is related to… Raddyish! Mind blown.

Agreed. I don’t really see a spot that’s a must upgrade at this point. But I was curious what others think.

4RD for me. I like McIlrath, but it seems he’s stapled to the bench when he’s played.

I don’t think we have many holes to fill, just want to have depth for a deep run.

 

[Holtbyisms]

I think Leonard is looking good and on the right trajectory but a lot of you are going to be a little discouraged if you're expecting him to come in and be a top six player day one. Don't be surprised if he gets some time in the AHL. We heard the same story about Rutger Mcgroarty. He can't even crack a NHL worst Penguins team. He'll get a chance and some games to get him signed and under team control but then he's at the mercy of the team and he'll need to earn his NHL ice time.