When managing a sports team, it's risky to rely heavily on a single player’s success. Hoping that Pierre-Luc Dubois becomes a standout player for the team is a gamble. If he underperforms, the Capitals could struggle significantly or remain mediocre for the length of his contract. Conversely, if he excels, the team gains a core member at a low acquisition cost.
Given this high-risk, high-reward scenario, it's wise to create a safety net by acquiring multiple players with similar potential but who haven't yet lived up to their contracts or expectations.
Players with the potential of PLD, such as Kaapo Kakko, Jesperi Kotkaniemi, Patrik Laine, Thomas Chabot, and Spencer Knight, can significantly impact a franchise's trajectory. If the Capitals place their hopes solely on PLD, the outcome is binary: either he succeeds (1/1) or he fails (0/1), with the latter being a substantial setback.
However, if they diversify their investments by acquiring multiple players with similar potential, they improve their chances of success. For example, if they invest in six such players and two of them reach their potential (2/6), it's a net positive outcome. The other four players, although potentially overpaid, still contribute as solid NHL players. If none of the players meet expectations, the team will likely secure high draft picks for several years, initiating a new cycle of talent acquisition.
In many cases, teams selling these high-potential but underperforming players are motivated to free up salary cap space. Therefore, the cost of acquiring these players could be relatively low. By taking on these players, the Capitals can strategically enhance their roster's potential while managing financial risks.
Diversifying investments in players with high potential is a strategic approach that balances risk and reward. While relying solely on one player's success is risky, spreading the investment across several players with similar upside improves the chances of positive outcomes for the team. This strategy not only mitigates the risk of failure but also positions the team for future success through either player development or high draft picks.
Conditions:
2nd becomes 1st if Laine scores 30 goals, becomes a 3rd in ‘26 if he scores less then 10 goals.
The 3rd becomes a 4th if he plays less then 30 games.
Conditional 1st:
Becomes a 2nd if Chabot play less then 140 regular season games in total during the 24-25 and the 25-26 seasons.
Becomes a 4th if he play less then 100 games during the same period.
I believe Jets would want pieces that can contribute right away. But if not, I’ll stand corrected. 17th OA would also be in play if they’re interested in futures.
Columbus would consider that if 1) the retention stopped at $2M, and 2) you remove the downgrade conditions. If you're set on those conditions, make the 2nd upgrade to a 1st on 30 goals, and just make the 3rd another 4th that upgrades to a 3rd if he plays 30+ games. I've never seen a conditional pick that downgrades on a condition being met.
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