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

[trick9]

This is where TJ would do so much for the team. The vet that’s seen/done it all, but acts like a kid. He’s a bridge type guy.

I’ve read that Mangiapane is similar. So maybe that’s part of that design.

Would rather boot TVR/Bear to wherever and see Oshie play, than him on LTIR. And if he just can’t (and sure, it’s quite possible that they already know he’s done, so this post is bunk), then you have his LTIR space during the season to add whatever you want.

It’s just almost a year off, for TJ.

I'd agree, would love to see Oshie keep playing even if he has slowed down already, but he needs to think what's best for him. If he keeps playing but on the off days can't get out of the bed because of the pain, is it worth it? Let's hope it's nothing like that and he can come back.

But on that note... i do anticipate that they have pretty good idea that Oshie, even if not completely done, is at best going to miss significant time at the start of the season. Looking at the cap situation they are in right now, basically already spent the Oshie LTIR -money, makes me pretty sure that Oshie isn't healthy to start the season. I don't think they would have spent that money if they weren't sure, because you put yourself in a terrible cap situation doing that beforehand, because other teams know your situation and they know that you have to dump something.

 

[Ovechkins Wodka]

I really hope Oshie stays around the locker room and team if hes on LTIR. Backstrom went total ghost and was almost never with the team. I would hire him as a coach as soon as I can if he wants the job.

 

[Misery74]

Reali

I really hope Oshie stays around the locker room and team if hes on LTIR. Backstrom went total ghost and was almost never with the team. I would hire him as a coach as soon as I can if he wants the job.

Realistically, Oshie can come back for postseason. That should be the goal.

 

[Nice]

Leonard is young but I think he'll be our future Oshie in the locker room. Every clip I've seen of him at this years and last years dev camp he's always having a good time on the ice. Plays with the energy too. One of those dudes that's just obsessed with hockey. Really would've been fun if he got a year in with Oshie

 

[Ovechkins Wodka]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1808501419453948222

 

[HeyMattyB]

I am still just pleased as punch with how this off-season has gone (including the draft, trades, and free agency, as well as last year's draft).

I mean, I'm not going to kid myself about the team's Stanley Cup chances anytime soon. But it's exciting the see GMBM's plan and promises regarding "retooling" a team in transition being put into action. (Last year's roster acquisitions were pretty disappointing, but knowing that not making any major commitments at the time--and getting picks during the sell-off--is a large part of what created the flexibility for this successful off-season helps put things into perspective.)

It's all very encouraging. (Though, obviously, part of that is keeping my expectations grounded in reality.) But yeah, what a delightful feeling. I enjoy being a Caps fan most when the team/organization provides actual things to enjoy!

 

[Misery74]

Leonard is young but I think he'll be our future Oshie in the locker room. Every clip I've seen of him at this years and last years dev camp he's always having a good time on the ice. Plays with the energy too. One of those dudes that's just obsessed with hockey. Really would've been fun if he got a year in with Oshie

Let me paint you a picture. We are three seed in postseason, NYR second.

Bring Oshie back from LTIR, Leonard joins for postseason.

 

[BiPolar Caps]

I'm no "capologist", if Ethan Bear is waived and subsequently passes through and is sent to Hershey, what is the impact or implications to the Capitals salary cap?

 

[hockeykicker]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1808500909715894554

 

[um]

Funny we posted similar things about TJ at same time. I want him in the room!

Even on the ice he’s an inspiration to all.

The day we lose Oshie to retirement will be a sad day.

 

[Jags]

I'm no "capologist", if Ethan Bear is waived and subsequently passes through and is sent to Hershey, what is the impact or implications to the Capitals salary cap?

I think the most you can bury in the minors on a contract is around $1.1m. So we'd get some relief. Pretty sure we're compliant as-is if Oshie comes off the books, so it's just wait-and-see on Bear.

 

[twabby]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1808528046304944220

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

Let me paint you a picture. We are three seed in postseason, NYR second.

Bring Oshie back from LTIR, Leonard joins for postseason.

100% I would have already had that convo with TJ. Rest up, get stronger, come back for one last run and mentor your ass off this year.

 

[kicksavedave]

Oshie strikes me as a great coach in waiting and someone I'd really want to keep around when he finally calls it quits on playing. Maybe he wants to move back home, but he's a guy I'd seriously look at keeping around DC.

And yeah, they may be telling him we need you to take LTIR this year but we'll keep a spot for you on the playoff roster. Dude needs to heal. There's no magic treatment coming his way.

 

[Dr John Carlson]

Oshie's one of my favourite all-time Caps, but I think he's said a few times that he doesn't actually like watching hockey. Coaching probably won't be in the cards for him...

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

Oshie strikes me as a great coach in waiting and someone I'd really want to keep around when he finally calls it quits on playing. Maybe he wants to move back home, but he's a guy I'd seriously look at keeping around DC.

And yeah, they may be telling him we need you to take LTIR this year but we'll keep a spot for you on the playoff roster. Dude needs to heal. There's no magic treatment coming his way.

I was thinking more an eventual Special Assistant to the President of Hockey Ops, groomed to be AGM….

 

[kicksavedave]

I was thinking more an eventual Special Assistant to the President of Hockey Ops, groomed to be AGM….

Coach, front office, player development, something, anything. Just keep him in the fold. I have spoken!

 

[Silky mitts]

Oshie's got the Warroad brand, may want to spend more time with that

 

[Ovechkins Wodka]

Even as a scout Oshie is welcomed. It’s always fun seeing ex players end up on our scouts

 

[Calicaps]

Oshie's one of my favourite all-time Caps, but I think he's said a few times that he doesn't actually like watching hockey. Coaching probably won't be in the cards for him...

He's said that he didn't watch hockey growing up, like on TV. But being at the rink and around the game seems a very different animal to me. But what do I know anyway?

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

Oshie's got the Warroad brand, may want to spend more time with that

He’s got people for that…it’s not like some burgeoning empire that brand….

 

[SkinsFan09]

I am still just pleased as punch with how this off-season has gone (including the draft, trades, and free agency, as well as last year's draft).

I mean, I'm not going to kid myself about the team's Stanley Cup chances anytime soon. But it's exciting the see GMBM's plan and promises regarding "retooling" a team in transition being put into action. (Last year's roster acquisitions were pretty disappointing, but knowing that not making any major commitments at the time--and getting picks during the sell-off--is a large part of what created the flexibility for this successful off-season helps put things into perspective.)

It's all very encouraging. (Though, obviously, part of that is keeping my expectations grounded in reality.) But yeah, what a delightful feeling. I enjoy being a Caps fan most when the team/organization provides actual things to enjoy!

Last year he was hogtied by three players taking up a massive amount of the cap to either not play or simply be on the ice.

With flexibility this is what we get- love it.

 

[hockeykicker]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1808562356215025879

https://x.com/i/web/status/1808562510275948880

https://x.com/i/web/status/1808562769274548239

 

[hockeykicker]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1808563491709575581

https://x.com/i/web/status/1808564456898662516

https://x.com/i/web/status/1808573020719452344

 

[895]

If that's it for our moves I guess it means Miro and Lapierre are guaranteed a place?

And that Oshie is LTIRetired since otherwise the team is above the cap.