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

[um]

They seem pretty upset, and my bet is the use this as an excuse. But who knows?

If they struggle out of the gate, it should force their hand.

It's all about the results.

If they start losing players and management are gonna start feeling grumpy. It is unavoidable.

 

[Silky mitts]

Zooming in, good instincts on this board

 

[twabby]

I wonder what they served for dinner at their wedding reception. Probably something truly horrifying!

 

[Random schmoe]

A Sammi article also had a picture from JC6's wedding that was a bit less clear. Still possible, one could argue statistically probable, but who knows.

The more interesting news from it is that he looks like he cut the hair.

Ok, looks like this board is approaching off-season content, so bring on the games again.

 

[895]

JC should have signed and got his signing bonus before the marriage. Rookie mistake

 

[DWGie26]

It’s going to be interesting. Two weeks of hockey. Short period to make big decisions. I think more teams try to sell which means better values. That was last year for us and we ended up making the playoffs. Teams will follow.

 

[Langway]

Let's hope there are better options than Brock Nelson available. Not enough pace to believe him to be a finalizing piece.

They should be fresh and ready to go but definitely need another offensive catalyst to like their chances. The blueline and goaltending are more than adequate. Here's hoping they don't go conservative and just opt for some mid grinder type that functionally doesn't offer much more than a Mangiapane.

 

[Calicaps]

Let's hope there are better options than Brock Nelson available. Not enough pace to believe him to be a finalizing piece.

They should be fresh and ready to go but definitely need another offensive catalyst to like their chances. The blueline and goaltending are more than adequate. Here's hoping they don't go conservative and just opt for some mid grinder type that functionally doesn't offer much more than a Mangiapane.

All game long, I was watching him and thinking "nope".

 

[Ovechkins Wodka]

Panthers and Boston take big hits with injury. Prob even more we didnt hear about.

NOT SAD

 

[895]

Marchand and Nelson did not impress me at all. Don’t want to pay a first for either.

This deadline kind of sucks. Kinda have to make a move but there’s not much out there.

 

[qc14]

I think Bjorkstrand or McCann are the new top options for me but I would also say that Marchand and Nelson's performances at 4N probably do not have much predictive value in how they look with the Caps ...

 

[um]

Marchand and Nelson did not impress me at all. Don’t want to pay a first for either.

This deadline kind of sucks. Kinda have to make a move but there’s not much out there.

There’s a lot of teams on the bubble, who knows who’s available.

 

[Silky mitts]

Interesting link between caps goalies catching righty and shootouts not going well

https://www.nhl.com/news/washingtons-unique-goalie-combo-not-hurting-shooters?utm_source=nhldotcom&utm_medium=social

I'd like to see Lappy up again before they make a move

 

[Langway]

That Lankinen extension should be music to Lindgren's ears. Wow.

Understand the dilemma over Demko's health and all but that's a big number (5x4.5M). Plus NMC/NTC protection.