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2018-19 NHL offseason thread

Discussion in 'Sports and News' started by MTM, Jun 12, 2018.

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  1. Moderator1

    Moderator1 Moderator Staff Member

    He didn't have a problem playing Kuznetsov. He handled Burakovsky and Vrana perfectly. I think it is a b.s. argument against him. If THIS team has two more runs in it, why not pay the man who has already led it on a pretty good run. Win another Cup in the next 2-3 years and your investment in him pays for itself.

    The more I think about this, the more upset I get. I'm starting to believe the Caps never intended to negotiate in good faith. They knew he'd come in high, they'd say no and then they could say hey, he quit.

    They've wanted to jam Reirden down our throats for a while now and they have their chance. Good call. Turn over a championship car to a rookie driver.
     
    Moderator1, Jun 20, 2018
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  2. Cosmo

    Cosmo Well-Known Member

    I can see that argument as well. I'm torn on the whole thing, to be honest.
     
    Cosmo, Jun 20, 2018
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  3. Moderator1

    Moderator1 Moderator Staff Member

    I'm getting a Stanley Cup AND a Caps logo tattooed on my ass (so are you) so I'll always be a fan. But this one just doesn't sit well. Despite all the bullshit swirling around him, Trotz guided that team to THE STANLEY CUP. Unless he's asking for $10 million a year, you bring him back. If he wanted 5/25, you do it. Sorry if that delays King Todd's ascension to a throne he hasn't earned.

    I keep hoping this will get worked out, knowing how foolish I am for even thinking that.
     
    Moderator1, Jun 20, 2018
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  4. Evil ... Thy name is Orville Redenbacher!!

    Evil ... Thy name is Orville Redenbacher!! Well-Known Member

    Change of heart, apparently? ;)

     
    Evil ... Thy name is Orville Redenbacher!!, Jun 20, 2018
    #64
  5. Cosmo

    Cosmo Well-Known Member

    Am I not allowed to emotionally blow up after my team--with its history of choking--loses its first two playoff games at home in overtime? I'll own that brief bit of irrationality. :)
     
    Cosmo, Jun 20, 2018
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  6. Vombatus

    Vombatus Well-Known Member

    Not just THE STANLEY CUP, but the franchise’s FIRST EVER, LONG-AWAITED STANLEY CUP.

    It’s like letting Joe Gibbs go. Fuck that, pay the man.
     
    Vombatus, Jun 20, 2018
    #66
  7. John B. Foster

    John B. Foster Well-Known Member

    There it is.

     
    John B. Foster, Jun 21, 2018
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  8. The Big Ragu

    The Big Ragu Moderator Staff Member

    My next prediction, if the Islanders do close on Trotz (actually either way): Philipp Grubauer is going to be the new starting goalie for the Isles via a trade.

    At least, I have read that rumor in two different places now.
     
    The Big Ragu, Jun 21, 2018
    #68
  9. Della9250

    Della9250 Well-Known Member

    Hey Caps, you should have paid the man his money

     
    Della9250, Jun 21, 2018
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  10. Cosmo

    Cosmo Well-Known Member

    Wonder what the return is? Love Grubi, but he's a luxury the Caps can't afford. Copley is ready to handle a 10-15 game load next year behind Holtby.
     
    Cosmo, Jun 21, 2018
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  11. Moderator1

    Moderator1 Moderator Staff Member

    Samsonov (I think that's his name) is likely to be backup next year.

    If the Isles have a really good 2nd pair D man, that would be a good swap.

    That's a very reasonable deal for a veteran coach who just won the Cup. I'm still in shock the Caps wouldn't do that. A reasonable ask and they said no - clearly they didn't want him back.
     
    Moderator1, Jun 21, 2018
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  12. Cosmo

    Cosmo Well-Known Member

    I think the plan is for Samsonov to start in Hershey next year and for Copley to back up in Washington. They want Samsonov playing starters' minutes.
     
    Cosmo, Jun 21, 2018
    #72
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