Grubauer is not a first round pick. Scott Darling was trade for a 3round pick and Ben Bishop was trade for a fourth round pick

yeah because they were UFA.. gruby is a rfa

While I agree that Gruby isn't likely worth a mid 1st alone, Darling and Bishop are horrible examples and complete oversights on your part. They were both impending UFAs, free to negotiate with any team come July 1, Grubauer however, is younger and will be an RFA, meaning that the team acquiring him will have significantly more leverage in negotiations and control over him in general. Recent examples of similar players being traded are; Andersen (returned a 1st and a 2nd), Lehner (returned a 1st), Talbot (returned a 2nd, 3rd and 5th), Schneider (returned a top 10 pick) and Varlamov (returned a 1st).

anyone who thinks grub isnt worth a 1st doesnt watch enough caps games or even his ply with germany. also his cap hit will be less than 3m...also rumor was he was already offered a 1st plus so theres always that

do yourself a favor watch the canada vs germany game from the iihf this year.......then tell me he isnt worth min a 1st

I don't think he is worth a 1st round, that being said, given the state of Calgary's goaltending. They might just give you one.

I do think the Caps may have missed their window, but that does not mean it's closed. They are a very, very good team. If I were them, I would let Oshie go and sign Alzner. Just my opinion.

I am gonna say Gruby is worth a 1st round pick. Unlike Bishop and Darling, he is young and is only getting better. I think a first for him is quite fair, because like others said, he is an rfa.