Confirmed with Link: Jack Hillen and ARZ 4th 2015 for Tim Gleason

[Suds]

If Hillen was so terrible why was he snapped up?

Anyway, I've always liked Gleason - this move will strengthen the roster and add toughness on D.

Too bad no Staal deal

 

[BiPolar Caps]

So we have our John Erskine back!

 

[Corby78]

Feeling sentimental that he won't be seen in the press box anymore? Puzzling stance....

Looking at the big picture. We give up Hillen, Volpatti, and a 4th for Gleason. Don't mean soured in that I now hate the deal, just not as good a deal as I thought.

 

[AlexBrovechkin8]

Looking at the big picture. We give up Hillen, Volpatti, and a 4th for Gleason. Don't mean soured in that I now hate the deal, just not as good a deal as I thought.

The Volpatti move soured you on this?? He's played two games all year.

 

[ChibiPooky]

 

[ChibiPooky]

Looking at the big picture. We give up Hillen, Volpatti, and a 4th for Gleason. Don't mean soured in that I now hate the deal, just not as good a deal as I thought.

The Volpatti move was unrelated. On waivers today means he would clear tomorrow. Also, Volpatti is worth literally nothing as a trade asset - maybe even less, as he takes up a contract.

 

[KevinM]

Schmidt had an assist (secondary, PP) last night for Hershey.

I'm surprised they pulled the trigger to get a 6D if Schmidt is so close to coming back, not really a fan of the move since I think Schmidt brings more to the table than a Gleason. However, I am grateful that it pushed Volpatti to waivers so I'll take it and see how things play out.

 

[WcRoenick97]

Like this trade a lot. Time to get a top 6 winger.

 

[SpinningEdge]

Do you guys think doing this deal means maybe Schmidt could be added in a deal somewhere since he's healthy now and playing in Hershey?

 

[Jacoby4HOF66]

Hope this trade works out better than the last time the Caps traded a D like Hillen to CAR.

 

[RandyHolt]

Roster Already Updated

http://capitals.nhl.com/club/roster.htm

It seems in the past it would be wrong for days

 

[Suds]

doesn't really matter that much - but- where does this put Erskine?

 

[KevinM]

Erskine is on LTIR for the remainder of his career

 

[Bananas]

This is an epically watered down version of Corvo for Pothier +. Hilariously so one might even say...

 

[ChibiPooky]

doesn't really matter that much - but- where does this put Erskine?

Still on IR.

 

[Jacoby4HOF66]

Alex Prewitt has me thinking "Katie who?"

 

[442]

Hard not to like this if Gleason can maintain his physical play and not be a liability. That aspect of the game increases a few times over in the post-season and Green can maintain a balanced approach.

 

[Suds]

Erskine is on LTIR for the remainder of his career

Should have said -when he's off IR. - You may be right though Kevin

 

[ChibiPooky]

Gleason's a penalty killer, too. That adds value over Hillen.

 

[ChibiPooky]

Should have said -when he's off IR. - You may be right though Kevin

The dude is 34 years old, has a fused neck, and was never that good to begin with. He's done.

 

[BrooklynCapsFan]

I'm surprised they pulled the trigger to get a 6D if Schmidt is so close to coming back, not really a fan of the move since I think Schmidt brings more to the table than a Gleason. However, I am grateful that it pushed Volpatti to waivers so I'll take it and see how things play out.

Schmidt remains excellent depth. This gives us six veteran dmen in our top 8 with Schilling and Schmidt capable third pair fill ins.

This is a great start. I'm a fan of carrying 8 dmen after the roster expansion. And if Schilling is moved we're still in good shape.

 

[BiPolar Caps]

Do you guys think doing this deal means maybe Schmidt could be added in a deal somewhere since he's healthy now and playing in Hershey?

Doubtful, rather think his return last night in Hershey was the signal for the Caps to move a head and move Hillen.

 

[Suds]

Laughlin called it...He was asked what the team need and he said another D man.

 

[BiPolar Caps]

doesn't really matter that much - but- where does this put Erskine?

As a Capitals Alumni.

 

[SpinningEdge]

Doubtful, rather think his return last night in Hershey was the signal for the Caps to move a head and move Hillen.

... but we acquired a D-man that replaces Schmid't spot.

If Schmidt is a key trade piece to someoen for a legit top 6 guy, I'm 100% okay with it. I'd do Ward, Schmidt, and a pick for Sharp even. Wouldn't even think twice about it.