Proposal: Laine to Washington

[Filthy Dangles]

You think the Caps will be drafting potentially 1OA in two years?

Absolutely

 

[Drake1588]

I don't think the Caps would be against adding scoring skill on the wing, but they've talked about wanting to grab younger players, who might be sticking around for a while. The McGroarty talks earlier in the offseason fit with that objective. I don't think Laine fits as neatly. They pivoted after deciding to make the Dubois deal and any money for Laine is probably now accounted for in that trade.

They were willing to consider dealing McMichael in the McGroarty talks. I don't think under any circumstances were they prepared to give up their first rounder. I don't think they would for Laine either... and that's less about their valuation of him and more just a general ambivalence about adding him at all.

 

[Melkor]

Man people here so delusional about where the caps are going to be in 26..they weren't adding people like chychrun and dubois to be bottom feeders. They sure are not going to set the world on fire either but having them picking 1st in 26 ... that's some take.

 

[JohanFranzenstein]

Washington collecting headcases like they're Thanos collecting infinity stones.

 

[Melkor]

Also given Washington's recent track record at reviving almost lost careers, I don't care about Laine's struggles in the places like Columbus and Winnipeg. No disrespect but more than half the league hates those cities and has them on their no trade lists. Plus the dude lost his dad not too long ago, give him some break, he still did pretty well outside just the last season. Too much talent to pass on if the 1st is all it will take.

 

[Silky mitts]

These proposals are ridiculous it’s going to be Laine at 50% for plus or minus a 3rd