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

[hb13xchamps]

Milano was practicing in a non contact jersey and went on the last few road trips but there’s been very little update on him. Someone mentioned earlier this year that it could be a concussion.

 

[g00n]

Uh huh, good point. CMM scored today, so I'm betting you'll admit you're wrong soon.

He scored on a really good play by Protas and a horrible defensive lapse by Philly, but it was a great deflection.

The problem is he made 2 other boneheaded plays right before that that led to breakouts the other way.

If the rest of the team can compensate for it then you take the goalscoring, though. But he has to keep scoring.

 

[895]

1st + Lapierre


For ROR

Yes?

 

[Misery74]

1st + Lapierre


For ROR

Yes?

He’s not a rental. I am one that really likes Jimi..

But yes. He’d be here two more years.

 

[895]

Do we bench tvr and frank right before the break so AA and Vrana can get a game?

 

[Langway]

Caps talk at 25:48. Talks about them adding one more forward (no names linked) and some light Chychrun talk.

 

[hb13xchamps]

1st + Lapierre


For ROR

Yes?

He turns 34 today. Are we getting the same caliber of player or is this year an indicator of a decline coming? Some due diligence that needs to take place before pulling the trigger

 

[zappa4ever]

Do we bench tvr and frank right before the break so AA and Vrana can get a game?

I'm fine with them sitting anyone that needs recuperation time, and getting all the now-perennial benched ppl in
Hell, treat it like gm82 and sit some stars too for injury prevention purposes

 

[wickedwitch]

I think trading Lapierre now would be selling low. I'm not completely against it, but it wouldn't be my first choice.

 

[Coldnwindy]

"Consistency" is overrated. Every player has peaks and valleys over the course of the season. The only players who don't experience "slumps" like McMichael's are all-stars. Using Monthly stats as a quick shorthand, CMM's worst month was December, with 2G and 6P (13GP). That same month was Dylan Strome's 3G and 6P month (same 13GP). Jason Robertson had a 1G/7P (13GP) November. Matt Boldy had a 2G and 7P (14GP) December. Brady Tkachuk had a 3G/4P (15GP) January. Hell, Tom Wilson had back-to-back 3 point months last season. The ebbs and flows of a season happen to players. You don't trade quality players away simply because they the puck stops going in for a bit, or else you'd be stuck with very few players on your team. You *especially* don't trade them for 3rd liner centers based on the hope that a younger prospect will somehow be more consistent.

I disagree. You have to deal a position of strength to address a position of weakness. We don't have a 3C for next year, and Lapierre has shown to be unable to handle the role given the reins. We DO have multiple younger wingers ready to take the step into the NHL next season. You cherrypicked players who have had proven, multiple seasons of consistent production to compare Mike with. Apples to oranges. His value is high, so it's not like he'll generate a crappy "3rd liner" player as a return. I would be singing a different tune if Mike or Lapierre could handle 3C duties, but they can't.

 

[Misery74]

I disagree. You have to deal a position of strength to address a position of weakness. We don't have a 3C for next year, and Lapierre has shown to be unable to handle the role given the reins. We DO have multiple younger wingers ready to take the step into the NHL next season. You cherrypicked players who have had proven, multiple seasons of consistent production to compare Mike with. Apples to oranges. His value is high, so it's not like he'll generate a crappy "3rd liner" player as a return. I would be singing a different tune if Mike or Lapierre could handle 3C duties, but they can't.

Lapierre was great last year. Next year is a while away. I wouldn’t bury him yet.

But I would move him for a ready now 3c with term.

 

[Melkor]

I think trading Lapierre now would be selling low. I'm not completely against it, but it wouldn't be my first choice.

Depends on the return. I'd probably do that ROR trade but that would be the best offer they'd get. Wouldn't add neither picks nor prospects. ROR would definitely make the Caps better right now but the age brings an uncertainty in regards to him keeping his current level of play until the contract expires. I feel like he'd a be a rich man's Dowd for this team as it is currently constructed.

 

[Jags]

I’ve been touting Tuch for a few months, and wanted to offer CMM. That got shot down by the masses, PDQ.

I think a lot of people here would consider Tuch more seriously if it appeared that Buffalo was shopping him. Then there was the detour where you said you'd include McMichael in the deal, subtracting a player of comparable value instead of purely adding talent to our run this year.

Can't just pick a name out of thin air and think you suggesting it makes it a reality. For years, Twabby was like, "Hertl Hertl Hertl Hertl Hertl Hertl Hertl Hertl," all day long. Then one day he maybe got the picture that it wasn't happening. Dude blinked twice, paused briefly, and has been going "Pettersson Pettersson Pettersson Pettersson Pettersson Pettersson Pettersson Pettersson," ever since.

I think Tuch is an impact player, but the Sabres would be daffy to punt him with that cap hit unless he's told them he'll never extend there. And even then it's a club that's putting something together. They'd most likely want a roster player back, and I don't think the on-ice difference between Tuch and McMichael is worth the squeeze. Your mileage may vary.

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

Can we swap ROR to Brayden Schenn lol? (Even though his term left and age scare me beyond 2 years)….

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

I think a lot of people here would consider Tuch more seriously if it appeared that Buffalo was shopping him. Then there was the detour where you said you'd include McMichael in the deal, subtracting a player of comparable value instead of purely adding talent to our run this year.

Can't just pick a name out of thin air and think you suggesting it makes it a reality. For years, Twabby was like, "Hertl Hertl Hertl Hertl Hertl Hertl Hertl Hertl," all day long. Then one day he maybe got the picture that it wasn't happening. Dude blinked twice, paused briefly, and has been going "Pettersson Pettersson Pettersson Pettersson Pettersson Pettersson Pettersson Pettersson," ever since.

I think Tuch is an impact player, but the Sabres would be daffy to punt him with that cap hit unless he's told them he'll never extend there. And even then it's a club that's putting something together. They'd most likely want a roster player back, and I don't think the on-ice difference between Tuch and McMichael is worth the squeeze. Your mileage may vary.

Since you punked him in this post, @twabby PLEASE post the individual player cards for Tuch vs CMM…..