LOL @ Caps bribing Sabres not to trade Kane to Pittsburgh.

but I do think Scandella is an ideal addition for them, and you're asking less than NYR fans are asking for a much older McDonagh with a lot more miles on him.

I'd point out, though, that if the Caps can add either team's #1 LHD, they no longer have minutes for Djoos this year or next year, so rather than cobbling together hope through Hobbs, Johansen and picks, they're more likely to offer a solid rookie defenseman in Christian Djoos (plus a bit of hope, yeah).

That’s wSH trade stinks. Scandella has been good and is one of 2 top4 D they have.

I had the picks buffalo sent both being conditional.

Buffalo- Washington swap first and second round picks if Washington gets bounced in round 1. If the caps get bounced in round 1, the Sabres potentially get a top 20 pick for Scandy in a strong draft plus Adding a good prospect in Hobbs and the rights for Gersich

If Gersich signs then buffalo sends the '19 2nd as a condition, and it'd be worth it as Gersich would likely be a top six LW next year

No thanks on the 3rd trade, Buffalo isn't trading the only other competent D-man we have aside from Risto

Wouldn’t Washington be way over the cap after this?

Tampa bay isnt in their division

I don’t like the idea of trading Scandella. Good contract and he’s someone we’ll need for when we’re good

Philly has not made a single trade losing draft picks since Hextall became GM, so uh, good luck with that. The closest was a draft day pick swap with Winnipeg (down 4 spots in rd 1, and gained a 2nd for a 3rd as recompense).

Philly doesn't make the trade because they have Neuvirth and Elliott both signed through next season. They don't need Lehner as a result. They will bide their time until Carter Hart is ready.