Confirmed with Link: Trade: Pierre-Luc Dubois to Washington for Darcy Kuemper… the trade is one for one

[DWGie26]

I was excited for it at first but wary. I am more bullish on the move now after seeing articles on PLD and loving that we moved out a big $5M contract. 1C are hard to come by and PLD can be one.

No more Mantha! Yes on more trades.

 

[Ridley Simon]

Use your nuts, GMBM!!!

LOL

 

[Calicaps]

Just listened to the PLD press conference and had a thought while listening to the French language interviews. I wonder if part of the calculus for this trade involved Jimi. Bringing in another French Canadian centerman who can hopefully provide a bit of mentorship. Obviously both guys speak really good English, so it's not the language issue specifically, but I was thinking that it's always good to have some cultural continuity for the young guys.

 

[Ovechkins Wodka]

Im pretty sure PLD is not in Washington to mentor Lappy or for his leadership. But If he adds any of that its a bonus

 

[PlushMinus]

I was excited for it at first but wary. I am more bullish on the move now after seeing articles on PLD and loving that we moved out a big $5M contract. 1C are hard to come by and PLD can be one.

No more Mantha! Yes on more trades.

I think words are easy - every hockey player will talk about being excited to join a new team and how much they look forward to a fresh start or proving themselves. PLD has even said this before himself when he moved to the Jets and the Kings.

For me the jury is out until he gets on the ice - I have more faith in Mangiapane performing to HIS contract than I do PLD performing to his. At least Mangiapane has a good reputation for work ethic and heart.

 

[Ridley Simon]

I think words are easy - every hockey player will talk about being excited to join a new team and how much they look forward to a fresh start or proving themselves. PLD has even said this before himself when he moved to the Jets and the Kings.

For me the jury is out until he gets on the ice - I have more faith in Mangiapane performing to HIS contract than I do PLD performing to his. At least Mangiapane has a good reputation for work ethic and heart.

Hopefully both.

At least PLD won’t feel the same pressures he did in LA. Which I’m not exactly thrilled to write — you want guys to rise to pressure — not whither from it.

But it is what it is. We will see.

 

[YippieKaey]

Regardless of how this turns out, a 34 year old goalie with at best average stats for a 26-year old power center who has underperformed is still a fantastic trade. Sure, he's pricey and it's a long deal but still.

 

[Praetorian Caps]

 

[Jags]

Lots of guys in these situations come off reluctant and terse. He was personable and engaged. The talking points were all the same old stuff, but he seemed genuinely happy for the change. I hope he's as tuned in as he appears to be.

 

[DukeDog13]

I truly believe this is just large move #1. I expect one more, maybe 2.

How would you have reacted if someone was like "I have a feeling there are actually going to be 9 players in the lineup who weren't on the roster last season"?

 

[Ridley Simon]

How would you have reacted if someone was like "I have a feeling there are actually going to be 9 players in the lineup who weren't on the roster last season"?

I was short a move (or 2)

 

[Lou Sassole]

I really want to bump the thread on the main page, but will wait until later in the year. They are so focused on points that they would still tell us he sucks anyway. Yeah, it would be great if he finished a few more chances(which I think he will), but other than being a bit snakebitten, PLD has exceeded my expectations by a mile. His dad is a coach of the Manitoba Moose, and he plays with the details in his game like a coaches son.

 

[Ridley Simon]

PLD has been awesome. IMO.

Team needed another “rock” at C, after Strome, and he’s been that rock.

Easily. It’s still early, but zero qualms with anything to do w PLD.

Zero. And that includes the 8.5m

 

[Calicaps]

I really want to bump the thread on the main page, but will wait until later in the year. They are so focused on points that they would still tell us he sucks anyway. Yeah, it would be great if he finished a few more chances(which I think he will), but other than being a bit snakebitten, PLD has exceeded my expectations by a mile. His dad is a coach of the Manitoba Moose, and he plays with the details in his game like a coaches son.

Agreed. He’s been quietly stout, entering the zone effectively, winning faceoffs, creating space, battling, possessing the puck, and shutting down other teams’ best threats. All around excellent game. That the points haven’t come is just weird, honestly, but may be partly because his wingers are both shoot-first players.

 

[DWGie26]

I have loved PLD’s play this year. Seems to have a good attitude. hasn’t cried about his bad luck. And frankly he makes that second line tick. So heavy on the puck which fits our style. yes, i would love to see him get some goals, and have even called it out as a prediction in GDT but it hasn’t worked so I’m taking a break from that prognostication.

 

[Fred22406Capsfan]

Not just about the goals (hope they come). The guy's contributing and helping make that line go.

 

[Cappy76]

I didn't realize how much of a heavier game he played coming into the season he's not a big hit guy but seems to be one of those guys that's just tough to play against kinda chippy at times have loved it

 

[Ridley Simon]

He’s a really big dude. PLD. I mean, really big

 

[usiel]

Still happy with PLD on the puck possession/wall work and skill. Can't teach size and he uses in all the areas other than Wilson-style hits.

 

[RedRocking]

There are some games (like @ FLA on Monday) where you get glimpses of a guy that can take a game over, dominating on both ends.

I hope Carbs works his magic to help PLD realize his full potential.

 

[Random schmoe]

Kinda wish I had the time and energy to make a video cut of all the times the Caps have scored while PLD was parked in front of the net.

(The below from JC6's goal against Florida)

 

[Cappy76]

Kinda wish I had the time and energy to make a video cut of all the times the Caps have scored while PLD was parked in front of the net.

(The below from JC6's goal against Florida)

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Yep 100% Knight leaned to his right to see around PLD which in turn is the moment JC6 decided to shoot glove side. During the game I thought he was about to pass to Carlson in the Ovie spot and then decided to shoot as he saw Knight leaning.

 

[Ridley Simon]

PLD has been well worth his contract — so far — as a Capital.

He’s a huge piece of the puzzle, and has been instrumental in his this team is playing now.

I honestly don’t really care about points. Like at all — as long as this level of play is carried out.

The deal had been a steal, IMO. And yes it’s early. I get that. But I can only judge off the window in time, that I have witnessed, and it’s been awesome.

 

[ovikovy817]

Kinda wish I had the time and energy to make a video cut of all the times the Caps have scored while PLD was parked in front of the net.

(The below from JC6's goal against Florida)

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It's GI if Carlson scores that

 

[stephenball]

Definitely something I didn’t expect is Dubois being the center that seems most trusted against opponents top players. I’ve seen people say he wants to be trusted in those situations, and it feels like the Caps staff is giving him that opportunity and it’s been paying off. I agree, it’s not all about the points (they’ll come), It’s about having more good things happen when you’re on the ice than bad, and I feel like most of the time he’s on the ice good things are happening.