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

[Sol]

Hey caps fans, how has PLD been for you guys?

 

[notDkristich]

Hey caps fans, how has PLD been for you guys?

We have only played 4 games, and yet according to my eye test his line has the best chemistry and seems dominate at 5v5. His compete level seems high, and have not noticed any glaring lapses in defense or controller disconnected mode.

 

[Empty Goal Net]

Maybe some of you should go get your own team and then show everybody the right way to build a stadium. We all would do the same don’t kid yourself or pretend you wouldn’t.

Let's look at the example provided where? - oh, right here, with the building of what is now Capital One Arena. The ol' skinflint, Abe Pollin, financed the original arena (apparently stepping back from public funding after capitalism worked how it's supposed to in the textbooks, i.e., a competitor stepped in with a better deal for the local jurisdiction).

A group of Washington business leaders brokered a deal between Pollin and the District government to build an arena at the Gallery Place site, with the District paying for the $150 million project, which was envisioned to have shopping, food, and exhibitors for daily use even when there was no arena event.[19][20][21] The D.C. Council approved a special tax on businesses to finance the deal.[21] However, a competing proposal soon emerged, when Robert Johnson, head of Black Entertainment Television, offered to build the arena with mostly private financing.[22] With the arena deal facing criticism amid the District's budget crisis, Pollin eventually agreed to privately fund the construction of the building, which ultimately came to $200 million[23][24] (US$365 million in 2023 dollars[3]). The District would pay for other costs, including purchasing the portion of the land it did not already own, preparing the site, and expanding the Metro station; these eventually amounted to $79 million[24][25] (US$138 million in 2023 dollars[3]). The District leased the land to Pollin at a below-market rate of $300,000 per year.[26][27]

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It's hard to argue that Pollin should've been responsible for some of the work that DC paid for, such as expanding the Metro station. He still got assistance from the district but the amount of aid pales in comparison with the deal that Leonsis and his cronies made. Maybe the difference is just the natural evolution of Corporate Socialism.

 

[DWGie26]

You are comparing then to now. I could give all kinds of examples. But today, sports is a much bigger business, both for the owner, and the city. The seal was broken long ago, and so yeah, owner are going to drive a truck through that hole.

Don’t hate the player; hate the game.

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

Let's look at the example provided where? - oh, right here, with the building of what is now Capital One Arena. The ol' skinflint, Abe Pollin, financed the original arena (apparently stepping back from public funding after capitalism worked how it's supposed to in the textbooks, i.e., a competitor stepped in with a better deal for the local jurisdiction).


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It's hard to argue that Pollin should've been responsible for some of the work that DC paid for, such as expanding the Metro station. He still got assistance from the district but the amount of aid pales in comparison with the deal that Leonsis and his cronies made. Maybe the difference is just the natural evolution of Corporate Socialism.

Pollin also sold part of their financial future by taking the last $50 mil from DC Gov. In return they get something like $10 per seat for every event and a free suite to use. I heard Ted say it was horrible but Abe was willing to do pretty much anything to get that building done as it was his legacy he wanted to leave the city.

 

[Ovie's Neighbor]

such a waste to keep building new stadiums. Update them sure but there is nothing wrong with Cap One. Put a winning product on the ice and nobody gives a f*** about a shiny new stadium.

 

[AlexBrovechkin8]

Hey caps fans, how has PLD been for you guys?

McMichael and Wilson look terrific this year. I’m sure some of that is due to Wilson getting healthy again and McMichael continuing his development but I think PLD’s play has been a big contributing factor as well. He’s been very solid at both ends of the ice and makes plays to open up space and time for his linemates.

Would like to see a bit more production for his AAV but a huge upgrade at the 2C position.

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

They quoted Carbs earlier saying PLD has arguably been our best forward….i was a little surprised, but he’s been solid.

 

[DWGie26]

They quoted Carbs earlier saying PLD has arguably been our best forward….i was a little surprised, but he’s been solid.

In this game or on the season. I’m not sure I’d agree with that on either. But i have liked him. He is a legit top 6 center but he will always be compared to 8.5M which is fair but I just want 6M of value from him.

12.5M for him and Strome combined. All day long!

 

[Ridley Simon]

In this game or on the season. I’m not sure I’d agree with that on either. But i have liked him. He is a legit top 6 center but he will always be compared to 8.5M which is fair but I just want 6M of value from him.

12.5M for him and Strome combined. All day long!

Isn’t it 13.5m for the 2 of them? Not trying to be a noob, but I think it’s 8.5 and 5

 

[DWGie26]

Isn’t it 13.5m for the 2 of them? Not trying to be a noob, but I think it’s 8.5 and 5

You’re right. I am banged up. It is 8.5M for PLD and 5M for Strome. 13.5M.

Im still good with it!

 

[Lou Sassole]

McMichael and Wilson look terrific this year. I’m sure some of that is due to Wilson getting healthy again and McMichael continuing his development but I think PLD’s play has been a big contributing factor as well. He’s been very solid at both ends of the ice and makes plays to open up space and time for his linemates.

Would like to see a bit more production for his AAV but a huge upgrade at the 2C position.

Agreed, his pace, puck carrying, and compete level, have been eye-opening(partially due to low expectations). Compared to a broken Kuzy and injured Backstrom from last year, the upgrade is huge. The way Carbs is using his line(and Dowd's line) to match up against the other teams top lines, is great. They've outplayed Eichel and Hintz's lines, which is impressive. Hopefully he will keep it up.

 

[Nogatco Rd]

Maybe some of you should go get your own team and then show everybody the right way to build a stadium. We all would do the same don’t kid yourself or pretend you wouldn’t.

There are plenty of people who would have no problem insisting their company be a good corporate citizen thats pays its own business expenses instead of passing those costs on to the public. The problem is that people with those values will never ascend to positions of true power in the corporate world.