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

[SecretaryofDefense5]

Not expecting much. I get the nostalgia for Eller but he doesn’t do much at this point besides his defensive game. Injuries happen in the loffs and I don’t see him being able to move up the line up which I find a little worrisome. Also, Ovi and Strome really need a winger they can play with.

 

[DWGie26]

Building a playoff team is different than building an all-star team. Everyone needs to have a role and chemistry is absolutely king. The other really important thing is quality depth including young up and comers but not as your first options.

So if I’m GM, I’m looking for a savvy vet who can play legit center or wing and has some playoff experience. Two-way and grit because that is needed in the playoffs. The two options i like the best are:

- ROR: I know I was against this before because of his term and blocking Lappy. But he does check all of the boxes above and as someone noted, could be a good center to bring in with Leonard. And probably a contract we can move if needed.
- Jared McCann - he brings grit and scoring. So i think he fits our personality with much more offensive upside that Frederic who
- Alex Tuck is my first choice but i think that is a pipe dream and also not able to play forward
- Nelson i would consider but only a a value price

If Caps are targeting someone they REALLY want then i could see a move coming before TDL. Otherwise I think they will kick tires and see if there is a value to be had last day or two of TDL as teams get nervous.

 

[um]

Not expecting much. I get the nostalgia for Eller but he doesn’t do much at this point besides his defensive game. Injuries happen in the loffs and I don’t see him being able to move up the line up which I find a little worrisome. Also, Ovi and Strome really need a winger they can play with.

Protas and Wilson seem like 2 good choices.

No right-winger is gonna turn Strome into a 1C or make Ovie younger.

We may not have an elite first line, but we can be a very deep team.

 

[ArmadilloThumb]

I'll play devils advocate here and ask if we do add a 3C have we discussed Donato? Twabby, do you have a chart please.

It seems he is certainly producing, 19G and 21A, with an expiring 2M cap hit. Maybe for a 2nd?

Thoughts?

 

[Misery74]

I'll play devils advocate here and ask if we do add a 3C have we discussed Donato? Twabby, do you have a chart please.

It seems he is certainly producing, 19G and 21A, with an expiring 2M cap hit. Maybe for a 2nd?

Thoughts?

Is he playing center? I’m not sure he does.

 

[hb13xchamps]

Alexeyev conditioning stint is interesting timing wise. He doesn’t hold much value IMO but I wonder if the conditioning stint isn’t to get him games in front of certain scouts/teams that might have interest