Strong pass on both deals. Pac would end up being a rental and Vrana is an absolute beast about to have a break out year, he's capable of 60+ points. He's young, cheap, and will be great all through his prime. I really like Pac but he'll turn 30 in November and cost close to $7M for his next contract that he won't live up to. We need to get younger, no older.

As for Edler, he's mediocre at best. He's worth nowhere near two 2nds. You can find about 50 other defensemen that are better and way cheaper. Plus, we don't need him, especially a left side. We are stacked on the left. Orlov is top pairing and Kemny and Djoos are both 2nd pairing. Having one of them on the 3rd pair is amazing.

Hard to give up Vrana and a late 1st plus b level prospect but PAC on 2nd line with Backs and Oshie is pretty solid. Say one 3rd is for Neimi for vet back up. Caps would be pushing hard for back to back cups to make this deal.

On Edler I found it hard to determine trade value to be honest but I think if he did move it would someone would give up two 2nds. Admittedly not knowing much about Djoos, so maybe not a good option. Maybe simply add some depth by getting a 4-6 man to rotate in as required as a 6-7. Suggestions? Sign Emelin on the cheap in case of injury?

Defenitely. Pac would be amazing next to Backy and Oshie. If Caps were saying "We're justing going for it this 1 last year then blowing it up" it would make sense. But otherwise losing Vrana for 1 year of Pac would be very bad management.

I don't think Caps are signing anymore people. Orpik will be the #7 guy. If they were I'd go for a guy like Franson.