Craig Laughlin Fan
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I would have to disagree with your take on Orlov. While his play at times is certainly deserving of a 7 mil deal, even Hampus Lindholm didn't get that much (6.5 mil) despite being a younger player than Orlov. I can't see Orlov getting more than about 6 mil, which I think the Caps could afford, especially if they bring up McMichael and Lapierre full time next year.
I wouldn't mind Soucy at the 3RD spot if Iorio needs another year of development to replace TvR, or the Caps could possibly target TvR in FA if they trade him. I've liked his play so far in DC.
I think we could see Washington push for an extra year of term for Strome and Milano. To me, Strome would likely be asking for 4 or 5 and at probably around 5-5.5, that should be a very affordable deal going forward. As for Milano, I think he could get more around the 2-2.25 mil range for an extra year added on. I could see MacLellan being willing to pay extra money for one more year of Milano so that his deal expiring would coincide with Oshie and Backstrom (assuming Backstrom makes it to the end of his deal, that is).
Overall though, this is a decent ACGM. Trades look good (though perhaps a 2nd for Eller is a bit much), and I can't fault many of the signings.