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Personally as a Pens fan I liked Eller's game a lot more last year. He's still been fine this year, but I thought last year he was especially good and was one of our most consistent forwards.To ease any Caps fans fears - Lars has been VERY good for us this year. He was playing like a guy that wanted to get traded to a contender and get another contract. Lots of speed, lots of energy, and his shooting % was really good. He may have been cooked when you let him go in the past but he's picked it up for sure. $2.45mil on an expiring contract. 5v5, PK, PP...hard to complain for a 5th and a 27 3rd.
I think he'll do fine on the Caps though. Can still skate just fine, still has a wicked wrist shot. Plays a heavy game like the Caps like to.