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

[SecretaryofDefense5]

Yep….I'm seeing a pending logjam. Somebody could very well be moved.

Exactly.

 

[Kazer]

There’s 8 winger spots. I don’t view Raddyish and Duhaime as elite 4th liners whose spots are locked down.

Agreed, but I also don't think you trade for Hoglander to be a 4th line winger or want Miro/Leonard/Cristall to be 4th line wingers long-term.

No way in hell are all three of Lenny, Miro, and Cristall in the line up full time next year.

No but it's very realistic that two of the three could make it next year. And, all three could definitely be in the lineup by 26-27.

 

[um]

Yep….I'm seeing a pending logjam. Somebody could very well be moved.

That’s what the AHL is for. Caps have been patient with their prospects, I hope that continues.

Agreed, but I also don't think you trade for Hoglander to be a 4th line winger or want Miro/Leonard/Cristall to be 4th line wingers long-term.

No but it's very realistic that two of the three could make it next year. And, all three could definitely be in the lineup by 26-27.

That’s pretty far off and who knows how our guys will pan out. And Ovie will likely be gone by the time Miro/Leonard/Cristall are all impact NHLers.

 

[Holtbyisms]

Miro three points in five games. Solid for the limited minutes he's getting.

 

[um]

Miro three points in five games. Solid for the limited minutes he's getting.

Miro > Vrana, Milano

 

[Holtbyisms]

Miro > Vrana, Milano

Yeah but what do we do with him when 8 comes back? Don't really want him riding the pine, Lappy either. One of them has to go to Hershey.

 

[stephenball]

You send him back. Unless things massively shift. He’s been solid in his time, I think he’s gotten better each game, but in that same stretch Lapierre has also been good and producing. Miro will get every chance to have a full time spot next season. He and Leonard will likely be full timers.

 

[um]

Yeah but what do we do with him when 8 comes back? Don't really want him riding the pine, Lappy either. One of them has to go to Hershey.

I don’t know, but it’s one of those good problems.

 

[Ridley Simon]

I'm not sure I see the fit given the extension. Weren't we just arguing about how Leonard is going to be in the NHL next year, and I have to imagine Miro will be too? Plus, Cristall nearly made the team out of camp last year. And their best prospect outside of those three is another winger (Parascak).

If you assume that Ovechkin, Wilson, Protas, and McMichael are the other top 9 wingers, where does Hoglander fit beyond 24-25?

The GM’s job is to acquire talent, right? IF he can do that, while not losing much in trade, then he should?

Don’t be worried about beyond 2025. Lots can and will happen. IF Miro, Leonard, Cristall are all truly ready, then GREAT problem to have, and work another deal.

Far as today? I’d take Hoglander over Miro/Milano/Vrana. For this team, this year. But that’s just me.

After that? He’s taking Mangiapane’s spot, possibly. At a cheap price.

 

[Ridley Simon]

There’s 8 winger spots. I don’t view Raddyish and Duhaime as elite 4th liners whose spots are locked down.

I would have agreed with you before the season started. Especially on Raddysh.

But now, 20plus games in? Those 2 are excellent players and important pieces to what they are doing. IMO. At least, for this year. They are absolutely locked into the top 12 as W’s.

Sure, shit can change in an instant. But not as of right now