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Forum: Armchair-GMHier à 10 h 27
Sujet: The new face of the franchise
While I like the ideas of these trades, Caps are in no position to trade their next 3 1st round picks....

In my opinion:
1. Zegras is just another Kuzy - GREAT skill, but inconsistent. I'm not sure I would be willing to give up the asking price.
2. I think with the recent play of the Caps LHD, Chychrun might not have a spot...Fehervary has played outstanding and so has AA. And the Caps won't be trading Sandin. Maybe there is a fit on the right side, but Carberry has said he likes defenders playing on traditional true side. Plus, I would rather just wait and see if the Caps can sign Chychrun in the next offseason if their is a need.
3. Marner would be awesome - no doubt about it. And personally, I would think about that trade from a Caps perspective. But I don't think Caps management would ever do that trade (specifically giving up Wilson, their next captain, who they just signed to a long-term deal).

I think the Caps would be willing to trade this year's first (and might consider McM along with other players/prospects) in a package for a top 6 winger, but I would think the following are off limits:
Ovi, Strome, Wilson, Carlson, Fehervary, Miro, Leonard.
Forum: Armchair-GMHier à 10 h 13
Sujet: next year
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Logicalicesports</b></div><div>I don't know. The Capitals would need him to come with an extension already done for 8 years. The capitals are not in much of a spot to be trading firsts.</div></div>

Yeah, I'd agree with this...that is a lot to give up. Not saying the value is correct, but from a Caps perspective, it is a lot to give up (i.e., older team, need to continue to retool the prospect pool, etc).

Plus, where would Chychrun fit? Fehevary has really stepped up his game, AA has REALLY been solid down the stretch, and they aren't moving Sandin (even though I am personally still not convinced Sandin is a top 4 defender). Maybe on the right side after the Caps move Jensen and/or TVR, but Carberry has said many times he likes the traditional lefties on the left and righties on the right
Forum: Armchair-GMmer. à 12 h 5
Forum: Armchair-GMmer. à 10 h 59
Sujet: Cant believe they made the playoffs lol
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>drambui</b></div><div>i agree, this doesnt look like a playoff teams.

If the wings made it in, would have been a hell of a story.</div></div>

While it would have been a great story due to the wings last 2 games (and the comebacks they had)...the overall story is way better with the Caps (or even the Pens).

A Caps team that no one expected to be close to the playoffs (and even sold at the TDL) making the playoffs is a fantastic story. Plus, having Ovi back in the playoffs is great (just like if Pens/Crosby made it).
A Pens team with Crosby, who had an absolute fantastic, impressive year, making the playoffs is a great story as well

Wings who continue their questionable franchise growth / path making the playoffs is whatever

But then again, I am a Caps fan so definitely am bias
Forum: Washington Capitalsmer. à 9 h 48
Sujet: 2023-24 Season Thread
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>qc14</b></div><div>Been super busy with work and life the past month or so, but wow I can't believe they did it. Hats off to this team, can't wait to hopefully see Ovi in the playoffs one more (last?) time</div></div>

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>NoVaSpartan</b></div><div>One last run for the boys. Gotta give big shoutouts to the Philly coaching staff for not letting torts know about the situation in Detroit. Was insane to watch both games unfold.</div></div>

Absolutely huge - pumped to see meaningful hockey this time of year

I will say - I have hopes for next year. I really think, with the right moves, the caps will be contenders. Optimistic? Yes. But this year showed that the young guys are ready - with a top 4 defender and a top 6 winger (easier said than done I know), this team would be legit. They will have the cap space to make those moves and with the way they have drafted, they should be comfortable with moving some draft picks...
Forum: Armchair-GMmer. à 9 h 45
Sujet: Playoff Lines Game 1
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>NoVaSpartan</b></div><div>Honestly can't see Leonard signing at this point, feels like there's too much running against it. Neither Smith nor Perreault have left BC yet, he could go back for another year to finish the job he started this year, but most importantly I just kinda don't see a spot for him. They won't bump Patches or Oshie out of the lineup, NAK and Malenstyn have been so effective with Dowd that they're likely safe, and I can't see someone like Milano getting the boot in favor of Leonard. Think we're going to have to wait another year to see Leonard (and I will be acquiring a Leonard 50th anniversary jersey no matter what my wallet has to say about the matter)</div></div>

Yeah I'd agree with this as well.

I also hope either Jensen and/or Sandin can return...both seem close-ish, surprisingly. Sandin skated yesterday for a long time apparently and Jensen was around the facility (unsure if he actually skated).

I really have been pleasantly surprised with Malenstyn - he was probably the most notable skater last night (and NAK). While he won't put up many points, I see him being a staple for the 4th line moving forward
Forum: Armchair-GM3 avr. à 10 h 9
Sujet: CAP space
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Logicalicesports</b></div><div>Even then the Caps have Strome, McMichael, Lapierre, Dowd, Protas, Sgarbossa currently on the team and they all can play or do play center.</div></div>

Yeah I agree, but I personally don't think Strome, McM, Lap, Dowd is strong enough (especially if the Caps are trying to compete for the cup, which they said they are).

There is a gap there...Strome is a bottom 1c or a high 2c, McM is probably more like a solid 3c (similar to Eller who could play 2c in a jam but probably shouldn't for a long period of time), Lap is unproven but looks to be a 3c, and Dowd is Dowd, a great 4c (although has looked pretty brutal recently due to injury I suppose). It depends on how the Caps mgmt looks at it, but imo, the Caps need another Strome type (or better) center.

IMO, it isn't about the quantity of players they have who COULD play center - its about the quality.
Forum: Armchair-GM2 avr. à 13 h 2
Sujet: Would we get a 1st plus for Liljegren and Robertson RFA rights
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>FireShanahanTrelivingKeefe</b></div><div>On any team other then TML these 2 players would be so much better.
Keefe is the main reason for Robertson lack of production because he simply will not play him more then 11 mins a game
And as for Liljegren our defense core is the worst possibly in the NHL , that did not help Lijegren progress.</div></div>

Hilarious how Leafs fans are always thinking their players are just so much better than they actually are.

Robertson (I will say, I am not high on him - he has way too much injury history at his young age and the Caps already have enough middle 6 wingers) hasn't produced enough to get that kind of return - just plain and simple. Blame the coach, blame the system - whatever you want. But the fact remains, he has not produced enough to return a 1st.
Liljegren is a fine 3rd pairing guy, who can probably slot into a 2nd pairing on a need-to basis (reminds me a lot of TVR, yet younger). That being said, he is certainly not worth a 1st either.

A 2nd would be the most I would want the Caps to offer.