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Speculation: Caps Roster General Discussion (Coaching/FAs/Cap/Lines/etc) | 2024-25 Summer Edition
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Lil Pro could be better….noodle that one…
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So easy to create a few more posts on here.
So much positivity, there needs to be some negativity, but I'm quite terrible at it. But just trying to get into the season.
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NHL trade tiers Big Board: Kreider, Rossi, Provorov among players generating buzz
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McTavish would be an intriguing upside play. Probably not a ton of roster room for him given what else is coming but value and upside still make it interesting. Playoff style wingers like Gourde and Marchand would be fun. Brock Nelson would add more size. Taylor Hall could be another X factor. All that said aside from McTavish and perhaps Hoglander the salary cap would be an obstacle for anything significant it seems. Just adding Eller and then Leonard in the spring may be enough. Figuring out a way to move on from Milano will eventually be needed. Other than that pending tasks are mainly about contract extensions.
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Is it just me, or do the Caps seem to do more goalie screening than they have in the past? (Meaning, as a point of emphasis/strategy on their part.) It seems like every game they score at least one while the goalie is screened.
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Carbs talked about it in a WaPo article, that his offseason "generate more offense" plan was heavily focused on just going to the net all the time, everyone. Like, suddenly, the basics of hockey needed to be reinstalled in the roster. It's obviously working.
Their much improved forecheck helps too.
I’m still on the Marchand train but Boston is also probably safe to make the playoffs given how ass some of the other teams in the East are. I also don’t think they necessarily need to go after anyone with term. Kakko is also really intriguing as he fits exactly the type of reclamation profile this team likes to target: young, great pedigree, large human. A Lapierre/Kakko swap would be an interesting discussion.The Caps shouldn't add much at the moment I don't think. The vibes are too good. That said, the weakest link is probably Mangiapane (assuming Lapierre gets pushed out for Leonard at some point). AM is fine but that's about it. He's not going to take over a shift. Not the biggest nor strongest. Sort of a Sheary lite. Better defensively than Sheary maybe but less disruptive on the forecheck, less productive at Sheary's peak effectiveness as Basic Energy Guy. Also doesn't seem like he's much of a sniper. Shrug. Good thing others have taken off in top six roles because that doesn't seem like it's in the cards.NHL trade tiers Big Board: Kreider, Rossi, Provorov among players generating buzz
While the trade deadline isn't until March 7, significant trades have already happened. Here are 68 players who could join a new team.www.espn.com
McTavish would be an intriguing upside play. Probably not a ton of roster room for him given what else is coming but value and upside still make it interesting. Playoff style wingers like Gourde and Marchand would be fun. Brock Nelson would add more size. Taylor Hall could be another X factor. All that said aside from McTavish and perhaps Hoglander the salary cap would be an obstacle for anything significant it seems. Just adding Eller and then Leonard in the spring may be enough. Figuring out a way to move on from Milano will eventually be needed. Other than that pending tasks are mainly about contract extensions.
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He’s on pace for 11 goals this year, and will be a free agent after this season. He’s played for three different coaches in his six seasons in New York and hasn’t shown anything to make you think he’ll live up to his draft billing while in a Rangers jersey. Lapierre outscored him last season. Kakko is getting caved in at even strength this year and is back to a bottom six role. Kakko has more value but not “literally insane” to trade him for Lapierre value.
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Lapierre has very little value.
Kaako for Hoglander might make some sense.
Kaako for Hoglander might make some sense.
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He's actually been a disappointment for me. Not that I think he's been out right bad, but I really thought he'd show up and be a decisive player for us.
I still think they need more help on the 3rd line. I'd still look to upgrade Eller or Wing going forward, but I doubt they make any big move their now.
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I wonder to what extent Gaudreau's death is affecting him. Obviously, everyone handles grief differently, but I know I wouldn't be at my best after a very close friend died suddenly and tragically.
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I agree with the thought about Mangiapane. So far.The Caps shouldn't add much at the moment I don't think. The vibes are too good. That said, the weakest link is probably Mangiapane (assuming Lapierre gets pushed out for Leonard at some point). AM is fine but that's about it. He's not going to take over a shift. Not the biggest nor strongest. Sort of a Sheary lite. Better defensively than Sheary maybe but less disruptive on the forecheck, less productive at Sheary's peak effectiveness as Basic Energy Guy. Also doesn't seem like he's much of a sniper. Shrug. Good thing others have taken off in top six roles because that doesn't seem like it's in the cards.NHL trade tiers Big Board: Kreider, Rossi, Provorov among players generating buzz
While the trade deadline isn't until March 7, significant trades have already happened. Here are 68 players who could join a new team.
McTavish would be an intriguing upside play. Probably not a ton of roster room for him given what else is coming but value and upside still make it interesting. Playoff style wingers like Gourde and Marchand would be fun. Brock Nelson would add more size. Taylor Hall could be another X factor. All that said aside from McTavish and perhaps Hoglander the salary cap would be an obstacle for anything significant it seems. Just adding Eller and then Leonard in the spring may be enough. Figuring out a way to move on from Milano will eventually be needed. Other than that pending tasks are mainly about contract extensions.
I would like Vrana to get another chance one way or another, just because in my head I have visions of speed and breakaways and a guy who knows how to get a puck into the net. I am presuming there's a good reason he has not been around for a while though.
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It’s actually crazy how sick we are
I feel like Kaako is a player who could improve on a different team, but it’s kind if an awkward position for him and the Rangers. They probably can’t get the value that he is potentially worth, so it’s hard to find a trade that will work for them.
Mange has not really been put in a position to succeed all season, with Lapi struggling in the middle of the 3rd line to begin with, and a patchy V, not much PP time, not even a chance to move up when Ovi went down as Raddysh went up
As has been stated, he hasn't been bad, just not great ... in his contract year, i'm sure he would not be thrilled with the opportunities he has been given
As has been stated, he hasn't been bad, just not great ... in his contract year, i'm sure he would not be thrilled with the opportunities he has been given
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Opportunities need to be earned when everyone else is crushing it.
I don’t think Mangie has gotten a totally fair shake. BUT, I also think he’s a “weak” scoring top 6W. He’s not Oshie. Who could play top 9W anywhere.
Whomever made the Sheary analogy was spot on.
I think Mangie WILL get traded before the TDL, as his salary allows a lot of flexibility.
Although he could go on a heater. And if so?
Whomever made the Sheary analogy was spot on.
I think Mangie WILL get traded before the TDL, as his salary allows a lot of flexibility.
Although he could go on a heater. And if so?
If Mangi was making $3m per we wouldn’t be talking about him. He has been OK and the team is winning which is what matters. He fits ok. He just shouldn’t be making 5.8M. But that doesn’t matter to us with our space. I wouldn’t touch the chemistry unnaturally.
Oh i agree completely, but you can't say Raddysh was crushing it at the time Ovi went down either.
Seems a good dude Mange ... whether he gets traded by us or not, hope he finds a good spot next year, likely at a reduced cap hit
