Guerin NOT coming to Washington

Per Tarik's sources, Bill Guerin isn't going to be a Cap any time soon. Also, Jay Beagle has been recalled from Hershey.

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2)Bill Guerin (RW, New York Islanders, 4.5 Million, UFA at end of season): Has our favorite hated meme: a no movement clause. But would be a right wing who could play on any line. At 4.5Mil, too much for us. Shame. Too much.

That’s what I said at the time. I am 99% sure that the factor keeping something like that from happening is Nylander’s salary. I’m also 99% sure we can get more for Nylander than Bill Guerin. Not much more, but perhaps a little.

Can't we get Chris Bourque a red jersey now? Thanks.

by Whiter Mage on Mar 1, 2009 12:56 PM EST reply actions

Well the Isles have a TON of open cap room. Not sure they want Nylander though.

This situation is giving me a headache though.

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by Michael Schuerlein on Mar 1, 2009 1:13 PM EST up reply actions

I’m not sure we can get anything for Nylander. The Caps are “underwater” with Nylander — his contract is more expensive than he is worth. He’s like a house with a mortgage that’s worth more than the house. I’m not saying he can’t play anymore or that he’s got no value in the abstract, but I am saying that given his contract, he’s a net loss for any team.

I wouldn’t mind seeing the Caps send Nylander and someone else (a pick or a prospect) to another team for a player who could contribute and who is a UFA after this season. Guerin would fit that bill. And the Caps would take a net liability off their books.

by Gould Old Days on Mar 1, 2009 1:25 PM EST up reply actions

Good analogy on Nyls. I would give up a middling prospect to move Nylander for an expiring contract (or even better, nothing, giving the team cap room to get someone significant).

by grapejoos on Mar 1, 2009 1:34 PM EST up reply actions