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Forum: NHL Signings30 juin 2018 à 10 h 59
Sujet: Washington Capitals signed Michal Kempný (4 Years / $2,500,000 AAV)
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Hockeyplayer1</b></div><div>Its funny how often I see comments like this. Caps fans needing to always flex their muscles because they beat the penguins once is laughable.
I rooted for the Caps and Jets most of the playoffs but seeing how the Caps fans bash the Pens at every chance they get is just sad. Act like you've been there before.</div></div>

Top ten best quotes in sports “act like you’ve been there before” lol. We actually haven’t been there before so we’re going to enjoy it. Thanks for the sage words of advice, though.

The Pens can go to hell and I’d expect every Caps fan to say the same and every Oens fan to say the same about us. It’s sports.
Forum: NHL Signings29 juin 2018 à 11 h 9
Sujet: Washington Capitals signed Michal Kempný (4 Years / $2,500,000 AAV)
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>SuperBurgerHabs</b></div><div>A bit expensive for what he's done so far but if he's able to play this contract like he played in the playoffs its going to be worth the money.</div></div>

I honestly don't see how this is expensive at all. The sample size might be small but he did a phenomenal job stabilizing the Caps defense down the stretch. Tom Reirden sees a lot of potential in Kemper and he *loves* Reirden. I actually think the Caps found something in Kempny and even if you have to drop him back to the 3rd pairing, with the Cap ceiling continuing to climb, having a stable defender locked up for four years at 2.5M isn't going to be burdensome, even if he regresses. It does have the potential to be a fantastic contract though if he continues to be a Top4 D for the Caps.

Having Orlov, Nisky, Carlson, and Kempny all locked up for 3+ years should give the Caps a strong defense for years to come.
Forum: NHL Signings25 juin 2018 à 7 h 34
Sujet: Washington Capitals signed John Carlson (8 Years / $8,000,000 AAV)
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>noahphillipss</b></div><div> If you're Washington, you gotta do whatever it takes to keep him - especially if you want a chance at a couple more cup runs before Ovechkin starts to slow down.</div></div>

The contracts that the Caps have given Oshie and Carlson the last two years make it very clear what their window is. They're looking to go all in for the next five years or so while they still have Ovi and Backy. After these contracts to Osh, Carlson, Orlov, and Kuzy, I fully expect that Backy and Ovi will resign in Washington at the end of their upcoming contracts. Not that that is overly surprising. Now that they have a cup they have no reason to go cup chasing. Caps should have a very strong corps moving forward for the next 5-6 years now and if they get another cup in that period then I think most Caps fans will be happy to be overpaying Carlson and Oshie the last two years on their deal
Forum: Armchair-GM14 juin 2018 à 21 h 41
Forum: NHL14 juin 2018 à 8 h 47
Sujet: Which Team do you think will have the best offseason?
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>BoltsPoint21</b></div><div>Next season will be the Lightning's best chance for a year or two. I think we will need a year or two to integrate youth such as Callan Foote, Taylor Raddysh and Mitchell Stephens. However, I still see us as a playoff team, just not a cup contender until our youngsters develop enough.</div></div>

Hey the Caps thought 2017 was their chance because they were going to have to replace guys like Williams, Shatty (sort of), MoJo, etc with guys like Vrana, Stephenson, Djoos, Bowey, etc and it was the latter who got them a cup. I could totally see Tamps following the same path. The Bolts have been stacked and a major threat in the East for awhile now but haven't been able to break through with this squad. Maybe the youth influx, when it comes, does the same that it did in Washington.
Forum: NHL12 juin 2018 à 15 h 22
Sujet: Early 2018-19 predictions?
Alright well at first glance here is what I have. I'm sure my opinion will change 100 times between now and then but this is my initial guess:

Atlantic
1. Tampa Bay
2. Boston
3. Toronto
4. Florida
5. Ottawa
6. Buffalo
7. Montreal
8. Detroit

Metro
1. Washington
2. Columbus
3. Pittsburgh
4. New Jersey
5. Philadelphia
6. Carolina
7. New York Islanders
8. New York Rangers

Central
1. Winnipeg
2. Nashville
3. Colorado
4. St. Louis
5. Dallas
6. Minnesota
7. Chicago

Pacific
1. San Jose
2. Vegas
3. Anaheim
4. Edmonton
5. Los Angeles
6. Calgary
7. Arizona
8. Vancouver

Round 1
Tampa Bay v. Florida (Tampa in 5)
Boston v. Toronto (Toronto in 7)
Washington v. New Jersey (Washington in 6)
Columbus v. Pittsburgh (Pittsburgh in 7)*
Winnipeg v. Edmonton (Winnipeg in 6)
Nashville v. Colorado (Nashville in 4)
San Jose v. Blues (San Jose in 5)
Vegas v. Anaheim (Vegas in 7)

*While Columbus still is withheld a playoff series victory, they do get to a game 7 for the first time

Round 2
Tampa Bay v. Toronto (Toronto in 7)
Washington v. Pittsburgh (Washington in 6)
Winnipeg v. Nashville (Winnipeg in 6)
San Jose v. Vegas (San Jose in 5)

Conference Finals
Washington v. Toronto (Washington in 7)
Winnipeg v. San Jose (Winnipeg in 5)

Stanley Cup Finals
Winnipeg v. Washington (Winnipeg in 5)