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I guess I'll re-post it in this thread: I would love to see the Capitals go after Sean Bergenheim. He's a really great player and easily fits the team's top need (top 6 forward, winger specifically).  He's only making $2.75M against the cap so his pro-rated cap hit at the deadline is close to nothing. And for some reason he's been healthy-scratched a few times. Seems like a perfect rental. I feel like Jagr would also be a good fit roster-wise as a 1RW, but I think there are three things that make it unlikely: 1. There will likely be a bidding war for him 2. NJ might not want to trade him in division (even though he is still just a rental) 3. Leonsis might still be butt-hurt that Jagr gave a lovely effort while he played for Washington. Fans certainly don't like him. Of course in a vacuum I would prefer Jagr because he's more of a playmaker than Bergenheim and would fit in perfectly as the 1RW, but I think Bergenheim can be had cheaply when Florida finally decides they are out of the playoff race and he would be a great second line LW. He would instantly make the second line better and would allow Johansson/Burakovsky to play as the 1RW. Also I really hope they don't trade Mike Green unless it's for a king's ransom.
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Yeah the Flyers have to jump over Boston (who are 8 points ahead of them) or a team that is 13+ points ahead of them, AND hope Florida doesn't get hot either. Flyers are done and should be sellers at the deadline. It's pretty much down to Boston and Florida for the final playoff spot, I don't really think any of TBL, MON, DET, NYI, PIT, NYR, or WSH are going to miss the playoffs at this point.
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Jamwad Hilder posted:The Bruins would have to really gently caress up to miss the playoffs. They play a lot of bad teams down the stretch. They actually have the 4th most difficult SOS remaining in the East, according to this shady site: http://www.playoffstatus.com/nhl/easternsosrg.html Of course Florida has the hardest SOS. I could see Florida leapfrogging Boston, only 4 points out with a game in hand. Still think Boston is the favorite though.
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Feb 13, 2015 17:45
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Capitals should be all over Bergenheim, he's a perfect fit. The Caps don't need finishers they need a top 6 winger who can drive possession and win board battles. I don't know what Florida will be looking for in return but it will be a lot less than what Jagr will command.
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I would trade Huberdeau+ or Barkov+ for Kessel I think. Seems to me Florida needs players who can score and uh Kessel is pretty good at it. He's going to be 28 next year, but he's on a reasonable contract. Maybe Huberdeau becomes a 60 point player and maybe Kessel will regress hard as he gets older, but Kessel is a 30+ goal and 60-80 point player now, and has been for the past 6 years so I would make that trade. Barkov is good for a 19 year old but he's no Kessel and honestly isn't likely to be. Ekblad seems like the only real untouchable for Florida.
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Feb 16, 2015 21:14
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Twin Cinema posted:Huberdeau has quietly been having a comeback season, in terms of points, since mid-November. He hasn't been spectacular, but at least he's showing the promise he showed in his rookie season, rather than whatever the hell it was he showed last season. You can't just discount those first 11 games for Huberdeau though. Every player goes on cold streaks and you have to factor that into their overall production. Unless you have reason to believe there was something wrong with him those first 11 games (injury, playing on the 4th line for some reason, etc). Huberdeau is entering his prime now (21-25 years old) and I just don't see him becoming good enough to declare him as a franchise cornerstone. I guess I just think Kessel is a really impressive goal-scorer and something that Florida really lacks. Their top 3 goal scorers have 20, 16, and 10 goals. Kessel may be on the downswing of his career but it should be a gentle downswing not a steep crater. He should still be good for 20+ goals and probably 50+ points for 4 more years (the duration of his contract). I'd trade Huberdeau+ for that since Kessel is a known quantity (a great player) and Huberdeau's ceiling is probably not as good as Kessel's reality. Mind_Taker fucked around with this message at 17:45 on Feb 17, 2015 |
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Feb 17, 2015 17:40
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I think he'd be a good second liner on Washington because they already have decently skilled guys on the second line but no one who can possess the puck. And again if he's really only going to go for a third round pick then he's certainly worth it.
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So I know a few Sens fans here have been praising Patrick Wiercioch despite him likely being on his way out, so I took a look at his advanced stat bar chart and  . What does Ottawa want in return for him? I feel like Washington could get Wiercioch and Bergenheim for peanuts and vastly improve their team for a playoff push. Orlov may be ready by then and Schmidt certainly will be ready to return in the next week or so, but Wiercioch if nothing else will add defensive depth for the playoffs which is never a bad thing.
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Apparently the Capitals and Flames are negotiating about Curtis Glencross. I don't know what the asking price is for him but all indications are that he's not really an upgrade over any of the current top 6 Washington has. Also Elliotte Friedman thinks the Caps are "all-in", and are going to hang onto Green (which is a good thing) and that they are also looking to acquire a forward and a depth defenseman. Once Schmidt comes back the defense is fine (minus Orpik of course...) so I'd actually rather they go after a top 6 forward like Jagr than a depth forward and a depth defenseman.
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Feb 25, 2015 18:00
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T-Bone posted:gently caress adam oates + get jagr on a real team + don't bring back oates Welcome to hell. Also Tlusty to da Jets per LeBrun.
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Feb 25, 2015 21:40
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Seems like it's a buyers market this year, prices have been low.
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Feb 25, 2015 21:43
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Levitate posted:It's also rumored that when Oates was coaching the Caps, he made his players only use sticks he approved...so like he was telling everyone how long their stick should be and what kind of curve, etc. As soon as he was fired players immediately ordered brand new sticks. This is why I always said that Randy Carlyle was the second worst coach in the NHL. Trotz has basically said that Oates was a terrible coach and that he had to undo everything he taught them (except the power play).
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I'd be okay with Gleason if he was like a 7th defenseman or whatever. But Nate Schmidt is a pretty great 3rd pairing dude and I will hate it if Gleason supplants Schmidt in the lineup. It just makes no sense to me, I would have rather kept Hillen because I think he is slightly better than Gleason as a 7th dude but what do I know! Gleason costs more than Hillen, has to get used to a new system, and it cost a 4th round pick. Seems like making a move for the sake of making a move, not to actually improve the team. Gleason isn't going to protect Green because he is big, a good puck-retrieving and puck-moving D like Schmidt protects Green better because Green doesn't always have to be the one with the puck. I would have much rather they go after like Wiercioch if they insisted on getting another D. Also it will never happen because it's a division rival and he might not even be on the trading block, but Zuccarello would own as a 2W on the Caps. Also I guess I'd be okay with getting Sharp if the price isn't too steep. I'm sure the Caps are gonna overpay for like Glencross or some poo poo though instead. Mind_Taker fucked around with this message at 23:46 on Feb 28, 2015 |
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