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

[qc14]

Again. Alex Tuch.

I would love Tuch and would happily give out the 1st+ that a player of his caliber would usually receive but I unfortunately don't see a world in which Buffalo is selling.

 

[caps4cup]

If we’re talking about pending UFA targets that could slide in anywhere in the top 9, both Brock Nelson and Kyle Palmieri would fit, with Palmieri adding another much needed RH shot. Nyquist and Hall are options that could maybe slot in with Eller and Mangiapane as a playmaking winger on the 3rd line.

 

[wickedwitch]

If we’re talking about pending UFA targets that could slide in anywhere in the top 9, both Brock Nelson and Kyle Palmieri would fit, with Palmieri adding another much needed RH shot. Nyquist and Hall are options that could maybe slot in with Eller and Mangiapane as a playmaking winger on the 3rd line.

Nelson is the only name that I think will be moved that really intrigues me.

 

[Pigskin]

Given our 1st is going to be pretty late, I'd rather trade it than Cristall

 

[Devil Dancer]

Sign me up for Nelson. Pass on most of the other names in this thread.

Gourde, Bjugstad, etc yuck. I'd rather roll with the current squad.

 

[Ridley Simon]

Sign me up for Nelson. Pass on most of the other names in this thread.

Gourde, Bjugstad, etc yuck. I'd rather roll with the current squad.

Tuch?

 

[Devil Dancer]

Tuch?

Alright maybe, but I bet the price would be Hutsonish.

 

[qc14]

Alright maybe, but I bet the price would be Hutsonish.

Hey Hutson would probably only get you a player like Malenstyn

 

[SecretaryofDefense5]

Guy I would go HARD after (but seriously doubt could be “gotten”) is Alex Tuch. I LOATHE playing against him. He’s an RW, he’s got another year left on his deal, and he’s only 4.75m against the SalCap.

That said, he’d cost a lot. Not Leonard, but some good prospects. I’d deal Cristall and another F prospect for him.

But that’s just me

I’m not dealing a prospect like Cristall for one year of Tuch.

 

[wickedwitch]

Tuch?

I don't think they trade him for anything but a ridiculous overpay.

And also, like with any other power-forward types, almost every sing;e other team is more desperate for that type of player. Toronto, for example, would likely pay way more. So if he were available, I think someone else would pay more.

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

I’m not dealing a prospect like Cristall for one year of Tuch.

They would definitely extend him if he was acquired.

 

[SecretaryofDefense5]

They would definitely extend him if he was acquired.

That I would get behind but the extension needs to happen ASAP.

 

[SecretaryofDefense5]

Strome and Ovi are so bad 5 on 5 that even Protas can’t save them.

 

[Ovechkins Wodka]

New HF what's up

 

[Ovechkins Wodka]

This might take some time getting use to lol

 

[Coldnwindy]

Strome and Ovi are so bad 5 on 5 that even Protas can’t save them.

Yep, I'm an advocate for breaking them up into two different lines. It'll only look worse in the playoffs.

 

[g00n]

This might take some time getting use to lol

I don't think this is permanent. Not all of it.

 

[895]

I'd do Parascak + Hendrix for Tuch

 

[Ridley Simon]

I’m not dealing a prospect like Cristall for one year of Tuch.

2 playoffs with the inside lane to resign him. Can’t get a player like him, and also hoard your nuts

 

[SecretaryofDefense5]

2 playoffs with the inside lane to resign him. Can’t get a player like him, and also hoard your nuts

Gotta hoard the nuts.

 

[wickedwitch]

I see no reason for Buffalo to trade Tuch this season. Why not try to re-sign him this summer first and then only if he doesn't re-sign, trade him?

Tuch is one of the top 3/4 players they are trying to build around. They won't trade him unless they have no other choice. Plus, they'll wanted established NHL-ers back, not futures, and it would be easier to get that over the summer.

 

[Block]

Yep, I'm an advocate for breaking them up into two different lines. It'll only look worse in the playoffs.

Given that they were great 5 on 5 before Ovi broke his leg, I think it's worth letting them play back into form.

 

[trick9]

2 playoffs with the inside lane to resign him. Can’t get a player like him, and also hoard your nuts

Make it make sense for the Sabres, then.

Why would they want Cristall? Their team is literally filled with small creative wingers that they are already struggling to fit in (Peterka, Benson, Quinn, Kulich, Ostlund). On the flip side they want more players like Tuch, not less. He was in consideration to be their captain. Whatever you think from our side for Cristall/Parascak + for Tuch, it makes zero sense for the Sabres. I'm sure they'd be equally as happy to trade player like Quinn/Kulich/Ostlund + for another Tuch.

Who would they actually want from the Caps? C to replace Cozens? So... Dylan Strome? God no. They also desperately need defensive RHD so... Matt Roy? Again hell no, and trade protection alone would block that trade.