News: Kuznetsov Requested a Trade From WSH

[NYI365]

Not surprising given we've heard that WSH was looking to trade Kuznetsov but as far as I know that's the first I've seen that Kuznetsov himself requested a trade outta Washington.

"Center Evgeny Kuznetsov followed one of his best NHL seasons in 2021-22 with one of his worst in '22-23, and he requested a trade as well.

Over the years, the Caps have typically tried to accommodate players who ask to be moved. But trying to make a hockey trade to improve the top six has proven to be difficult, given the current trade market combined with yet another year of a flat salary cap, a condition that has led to the aggressive buyouts and dumping of players MacLellan mentioned. Many trades made this summer involved teams retaining salary on players they needed to move, and the Caps are reluctant to do so in any deals they might make."

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[LOFIN]

For me, Kuznetsov falls in the category of Ryan Johansen, Matt Duchene. Teams would be interested, if Washington eats up 50% and even then basically for free. If Washington is insisting on unloading his whole contract and getting something of value back, I have bad news for GM MacLellan...

 

[boredmale]

It will be pretty hard trading that caphit unless it's a caphit for caphit trade.

 

[Randy Butternubs]

I feel like Nashville is a potential landing spot.

 

[Bjornar Moxnes]

For me, Kuznetsov falls in the category of Ryan Johansen, Matt Duchene. Teams would be interested, if Washington eats up 50% and even then basically for free. If Washington is insisting on unloading his whole contract and getting something of value back, I have bad news for GM MacLellan...

I'd do Joseph and a 2nd for Kuznetsov at 5.3 mill.

 

[Porter Stoutheart]

I feel like Nashville is a potential landing spot.

Nashville undoubtedly kicked the tires back in the days leading up to the Duchene/Johansen dismissals. But since Washington had no interest in those guys, Trotz went a different direction. Now he has his team. I don't think there's any spot open for Kuznetsov now.

 

[wintersej]

At best the return is nothing. At worst it’s nothing after retaining 50%.

 

[seafoam]

Center or winger?

 

[boredmale]

At best the return is nothing. At worst it’s nothing after retaining 50%.

If I am a team with capspace and no chance to make noise for even making the playoffs int he next couple seasons I might take a chance for free. Hell take him for free then turn around and trade him for 50% off, you could get decent value that way

 

[Armourboy]

I feel like Nashville is a potential landing spot.

Based on what we heard it was a thing and then at the last minute someone pulled the plug. Dunno if the Preds got O'Reilly and canned it or if Washington got cold feet, but that one has come and gone.

 

[boredmale]

Center or winger?

As far as I have seen he plays mostly Center

 

[DRAGO 18]

Colombia doesn't have a hockey team the last time I looked.

 

[McJedi]

Not surprising given we've heard that WSH was looking to trade Kuznetsov but as far as I know that's the first I've seen that Kuznetsov himself requested a trade outta Washington.

"Center Evgeny Kuznetsov followed one of his best NHL seasons in 2021-22 with one of his worst in '22-23, and he requested a trade as well.

Over the years, the Caps have typically tried to accommodate players who ask to be moved. But trying to make a hockey trade to improve the top six has proven to be difficult, given the current trade market combined with yet another year of a flat salary cap, a condition that has led to the aggressive buyouts and dumping of players MacLellan mentioned. Many trades made this summer involved teams retaining salary on players they needed to move, and the Caps are reluctant to do so in any deals they might make."

Avs will take him at 50% retained for the draft rights to “future considerations”.

I bet he and Nuke would have instant chemistry together. For better or worse. Can we keep them in different hotels?

 

[Captain Mountain]

At best the return is nothing. At worst it’s nothing after retaining 50%.

At worst it's less than nothing at 50% or a cap dump going the other way. Teams that want him have zero cap space and teams with cap space don't want/need him.

 

[Bobby9]

Must of realized he left something at the White House and needs to get out of town.

 

[mm11]

sounds like a future NY Ranger.

 

[LOFIN]

sounds like a future NY Ranger.

Nah, he doesn't.

 

[Pietrangelo]

Kuznetsov for Hoffman @ 50% and Armia

2nd proposal

Kuznetsov for Ryder, Halak and a 2nd

 

[Mickey Marner]

I think Chicago should take a serious look. It would give Bedard some shelter and and another good powerplay teammate. Also a good buy low, sell high opportunity if they flip him at the deadline.

 

[mm11]

Kuznetsov for Hoffman @ 50% and Armia

2nd proposal

Kuznetsov for Ryder, Halak and a 2nd

solid proposal: Kuznetsov for Ryder, Halak and a 2nd

 

[Whalers Fan]

Kuznetsov for Hoffman @ 50% and Armia

Gotta throw Gallagher in there, too. Gets rid of all the bad veteran forward contracts in one deal!

 

[ItWasJustified]

Wherever he ends up, I hope the team makes this his goal song.

 

[SecretaryofDefense5]

I think if they can’t get anything of value, they keep him. Most of his frustration was from playing for Lavi I believe.

 

[ShootIt]

How low is his stock these days? I know last year was a down year but I guess I still have memories from the Capitals peak years.

I know the cap ceiling has played a huge role across the NHL the past year or so.

 

[Artorius Horus T]

what about Bäckström? is he retiring?
- oh he has 1 year left of his contract