2009 NHL Trade Deadline Open Thread III
by J.P. on Mar 4, 2009 2:00 PM EST
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party foul.
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by macvechkin on Mar 4, 2009 2:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Time for more whiskey! Last hour is here.
by zephyr on Mar 4, 2009 2:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Did you bring enough for everyone?
by David M. Getz on Mar 4, 2009 2:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Come on over if you’re in Frederick. You can join in with NHL 09.
by zephyr on Mar 4, 2009 2:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
So I haven’t really been at my computer all day. Can someone give me a run-down or a link of a run down of all the happenings today?
I need 100% of you guys to give 110%.
by capsfan4life on Mar 4, 2009 2:01 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
go to tsn.ca
Russian Machine Never Breaks
by macvechkin on Mar 4, 2009 2:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks guys :)
I need 100% of you guys to give 110%.
by capsfan4life on Mar 4, 2009 2:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Re: Guerin
The Plan A or B reference was for Snow.
"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."
by Bald Pollack on Mar 4, 2009 2:01 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Conditional pick? Gotta be Plan B.
by David M. Getz on Mar 4, 2009 2:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Ron and Fez noon to three
Ron and Fez Noon to Three
by YvonLabresMoustache on Mar 4, 2009 2:01 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Did you win an award and not tell me, or are you just practicing your speech?
"For reason, ruling alone, is a force confining; and passion, unattended, is a flame that burns to its own destruction.
Therefore let your soul exalt your reason to the height of passion; that it may sing; " - The Prophet
by Violetta on Mar 4, 2009 2:50 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Guerin to Pitt according to Sportsnet, reported on NHL Network…
by Cap74 on Mar 4, 2009 2:01 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
GMGM is done punching Nylander in the face
and has finally gotten him to “wave” his NMC. let the games begin.
please?
by ns on Mar 4, 2009 2:01 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
let us not forget that is only half the battle.
Russian Machine Never Breaks
by macvechkin on Mar 4, 2009 2:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
OK guys/gals I’m out for the rest of the day. I’ll be back in the evening to dissect what we do.
by vt caps fan on Mar 4, 2009 2:02 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
When do we learn what Pitt paid for Guerin?
by Wisper on Mar 4, 2009 2:03 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Hey Pierre,
What did Brian Burke do on the 7th day? Sycophant.
"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."
by Bald Pollack on Mar 4, 2009 2:03 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
They got a bad case of TBA
“Keep fighting little guy, with your help of the Bluth foundation, we’ll live in a galaxy where TBA does not exist.”
by D'ohboy on Mar 4, 2009 2:03 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
+1 for Arrested Development reference.
by David M. Getz on Mar 4, 2009 2:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
+1,000 for this Arrested Development suit. COME ON!
by Khail SMASH on Mar 4, 2009 2:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I love that Puck Daddy is citing a blogger, citing a Twitter feed, that has J-Bo to Vancouver.
by Scott in Shaw on Mar 4, 2009 2:05 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Be even better if it turns out to be true.
Twitter is so stupid.
by zephyr on Mar 4, 2009 2:05 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
The twitterer is Brian Burke
Ron and Fez Noon to Three
by YvonLabresMoustache on Mar 4, 2009 2:05 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
A conditional draft pick?
Is all they got for Guerin?
Ron and Fez Noon to Three
by YvonLabresMoustache on Mar 4, 2009 2:06 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Wow. Pitt gave up nothing.
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by J.P. on Mar 4, 2009 2:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I thought this was a sellers market?
by David M. Getz on Mar 4, 2009 2:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
There’s gotta be more….HAS to be
Ron and Fez Noon to Three
by YvonLabresMoustache on Mar 4, 2009 2:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Frickin’ ridiculous. Why didn’t we do that!?!?!
by zephyr on Mar 4, 2009 2:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
We don’t have the cap room.
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by J.P. on Mar 4, 2009 2:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
And Pitt does for a $4.5M player
that can be dropped at the end of the year as a UFA?
by Wisper on Mar 4, 2009 2:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Guerin’s only going to ding them for about 1.1M.
by David M. Getz on Mar 4, 2009 2:10 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That too (though I’m sure the Isles would’ve taken a nothing prospect back).
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by J.P. on Mar 4, 2009 2:10 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
from tarik
I’ve been checking with my sources about Derek Morris and I’m hearing that the Flyers and Rangers are making a hard push for the veteran defenseman. No mention of the Caps. But that doesn’t mean they are not involved.
by sexypills03 on Mar 4, 2009 2:06 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
That's funny
EJ ESPN mentions the Caps, Rangers and Flyers. For what it’s worth.
"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."
by Bald Pollack on Mar 4, 2009 2:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Hmmm.
Nah. McPhee is good at keeping his cards close to the vest, and he usually does things when folks least expect.
by gotsparkly on Mar 4, 2009 2:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Gah, cleaning.
Got pulled away from the keyboard to do – ! – errands. :P
Been following trades and trade comments, though. I don’t think we move Nylander this year – who’d want him. I think whoever said buyout is right.
I also don’t think we do much. My guess is that the Derek Morris trade will happen about 2:59 PM, when Phoenix decides that nobody’s going to blink first and takes one of the offers on the table. If we don’t get him, I doubt we do much of anything; McPhee isn’t really interested in going for it all. Unlike Calgary. Holy smokes.
by gotsparkly on Mar 4, 2009 2:07 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Honestly, though
Do you think Calgary’s moves really make them better than SJ or Detroit? I certainly don’t.
That being said, I don’t think they moved too much of consequence.
by D'ohboy on Mar 4, 2009 2:10 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
No but it makes them better than what they were.
by zephyr on Mar 4, 2009 2:11 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Better? No. Competitive with? They’re certainly closer.
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by J.P. on Mar 4, 2009 2:11 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
No.
Not really. Giving up Lombardi seems odd to me, though.
by gotsparkly on Mar 4, 2009 2:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
They will be much stronger
If Kipper stays strong they are going to be tough. VERY tough.
by Wisper on Mar 4, 2009 2:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Guerin for a 5th ROUND pick?
possibly up to a 3rd Round pick if they make the 2nd round of the playoffs?
What the hell? Was it double coupon day in Nassau?
by Wisper on Mar 4, 2009 2:07 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
They had to get rid of Guerin. Maybe that was the only offer they had. Could explain the Satan waivers and the previous holdup too.
by grapejoos on Mar 4, 2009 2:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
4th if they make the playoffs.
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by J.P. on Mar 4, 2009 2:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Hopefully more truth than jest. :)
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by J.P. on Mar 4, 2009 2:28 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Malkin if they win the Cup was a joke
They repeated the 3rd of they make it to the 2nd round.
by Wisper on Mar 4, 2009 2:29 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
No. Freaking. Way.
Garth Snow rides the short bus.
by D'ohboy on Mar 4, 2009 2:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I doubt it. It’s probably the best offer he got.
by David M. Getz on Mar 4, 2009 2:10 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I understand the possible cap ramifications, but seriously? A 5th-round pick for Guerin, when Recchi gets an actual NHL body. If that’s the best offer, just say no.
by D'ohboy on Mar 4, 2009 2:11 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
The conditional pick is better than nothing, which is what you expect with Guerin going to free agency after the season.
by David M. Getz on Mar 4, 2009 2:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
What I actually should have said is: “I don’t understand all of the potential cap ramifications, but I guess that could have something to do with it.”
Still. Really? That’s it? Not even a box of Tim Hortons? I wonder if Shero poured sugar into the short bus’s gas tank while he was at it.
by D'ohboy on Mar 4, 2009 2:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe they’ll extend Guerin for 15 years…
by Cap74 on Mar 4, 2009 2:15 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Guess we weren’t the ‘mystery team’ after all…
Gotta feel bad for Islanders fans. All six of them.
by Cap74 on Mar 4, 2009 2:10 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
its the curse of Bengt Gustafsson’s leg
Ron and Fez Noon to Three
by YvonLabresMoustache on Mar 4, 2009 2:10 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
F Potvin!
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by J.P. on Mar 4, 2009 2:11 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I think we need to start looking at Summer 2010 UFAs to see who we should target next year. :)
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by J.P. on Mar 4, 2009 2:13 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I’m still holding out for for Morris.
by David M. Getz on Mar 4, 2009 2:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
This is why I couldn’t be a GM. Get too honed in on one guy.
by David M. Getz on Mar 4, 2009 2:15 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
At this point I’d almost rather have Zack Morris
Ron and Fez Noon to Three
by YvonLabresMoustache on Mar 4, 2009 2:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I’ll take Jack Morris. That dude was clutch.
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by J.P. on Mar 4, 2009 2:15 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
For one game in his entire career…the rest of it he was a joke
Ron and Fez Noon to Three
by YvonLabresMoustache on Mar 4, 2009 2:15 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I’ll take Mo Green, pre merger.
/reaching?
"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."
by Bald Pollack on Mar 4, 2009 2:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Maryland Terrapins Legend Moe Howard?
Ron and Fez Noon to Three
by YvonLabresMoustache on Mar 4, 2009 2:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
He won 250+ games.
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by J.P. on Mar 4, 2009 2:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
And six seasons on 122 or better ERA+
by David M. Getz on Mar 4, 2009 2:17 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
If wins were a worthwhile stat, because they’re not…he’s got a career ERA + of 105, which ain’t very good yo
Ron and Fez Noon to Three
by YvonLabresMoustache on Mar 4, 2009 2:18 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
And his career WHIP is pushing 1.30…not so hot
Ron and Fez Noon to Three
by YvonLabresMoustache on Mar 4, 2009 2:18 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
A big bruiser with a little drug problem could help – let’s get Bam Morris!
by Cap74 on Mar 4, 2009 2:17 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
+1
I bet so’s McPhee. GMGM is as cool and canny as they come, and he’s probably going to go down to the wire.
by gotsparkly on Mar 4, 2009 2:15 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Amen to that. He would be awesome in this system.
by grapejoos on Mar 4, 2009 2:15 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
The best part is, he’s already played it back in Manchester.
by D'ohboy on Mar 4, 2009 2:17 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I’d happily give him Fedorov’s money. He’ll probably get a lot on the open market, though.
by grapejoos on Mar 4, 2009 2:18 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I’m hoping the economy depresses FA values like it did for baseball this summer.
by D'ohboy on Mar 4, 2009 2:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I’m also hoping Ted has money still. Assuming money is still the preferred form of barter/currency in the summer.
by grapejoos on Mar 4, 2009 2:20 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
$3.35M...so we'd be on the hook for just under $1M
and would have to resign him at the end of the year.
Would be nice though.
by Wisper on Mar 4, 2009 2:17 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That’s not how it works for the Capitals, cap wise, because of the LTIR situation.
by David M. Getz on Mar 4, 2009 2:18 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
oh yeah....
Between Clark’s wrist, Poti’s groin and Fed’s ankle we are kinda screwed.
by Wisper on Mar 4, 2009 2:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Lebrun:
The Flames now have some big salaries next season in Jokinen, Jarome Iginla, Robyn Regehr, Dion Phaneuf and Miikka Kiprusoff. I think that almost guarantees that winger Mike Cammalleri, who is having a career year, will walk as a UFA July 1 because the Flames won’t be able to fit him under the cap.
by Scott in Shaw on Mar 4, 2009 2:18 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Not soon enough
The Flames are over the Salary cap NOW… but a wide margin.
Someone has to take off that Calgary sweater by 3:00. Unless someone is going in for surgery or something that we don’t know about.
by Wisper on Mar 4, 2009 2:18 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
No they’re not, you’re not allowed to temporary exceed the cap.
by David M. Getz on Mar 4, 2009 2:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
No they’re not – they can’t be, even for a moment. They must be under.
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by J.P. on Mar 4, 2009 2:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, but how? Did Lombardi make that much? Maybe they put Bertuzzi on LTIR…
by D'ohboy on Mar 4, 2009 2:20 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
The cap is too tight. It makes my head hurt.
by D'ohboy on Mar 4, 2009 2:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Perhaps they already have something worked out that they haven’t announced yet?
Ron and Fez Noon to Three
by YvonLabresMoustache on Mar 4, 2009 2:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Then they worked something out
they picked up 4.5M in payroll today. Even pro-rated that is going to jam them up against the cap considering all the AHL’ers they’ve called up for injury reasons this season.
by Wisper on Mar 4, 2009 2:25 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
LeBrun (2:21 p.m. ET): Just got a note from our friend Mark Spector of SportsNet in Canada. He makes an excellent point on the Jokinen/Cammalleri situation. Spector figures maybe Calgary can flip Jokinen at the draft and then still re-sign Cammalleri. Makes sense.
by Natty Bumppo on Mar 4, 2009 2:29 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
By posting that (which I should have block-quoted), I was making the point that they’re probably keeping him for this year’s run and will let him go in the summer.
by Scott in Shaw on Mar 4, 2009 2:18 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I know it’s a long-shot he might end up here, but the thought of him centering our 2nd line makes me giddy.
by D'ohboy on Mar 4, 2009 2:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t think it’s such a long shot in free agency, depending on what kind of deal he demands. He’s a perfect fit in this system.
by grapejoos on Mar 4, 2009 2:20 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
A lot will depend on Kozlov/Fedorov. And whether we can unload Nyls/Pothier at some point.
by D'ohboy on Mar 4, 2009 2:21 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I guess I was implying that him hanging them up would make it a non-issue. I don’t really want him back.
by Sct112 on Mar 4, 2009 2:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Not hoping for that, but if he does, I think Cammalleri is the perfect replacement.
by D'ohboy on Mar 4, 2009 2:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I could go either way on that, but I don’t want the Caps to bring him back.
by David M. Getz on Mar 4, 2009 2:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Lemme get back to you in June.
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by J.P. on Mar 4, 2009 2:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Any word from the Post on how TEB’s nap is coming?
by TylerG on Mar 4, 2009 2:14 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Good for them. They could use a little more jam.
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by J.P. on Mar 4, 2009 2:25 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
So could we, though. Holding out hope for Laperriere.
by D'ohboy on Mar 4, 2009 2:26 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Got that right.
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by J.P. on Mar 4, 2009 2:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
When the other club kicking the tires on your potential target is Detroit, you’re probably doing something right.
by D'ohboy on Mar 4, 2009 2:28 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Why bring in Neil if you’re giving up Bouwmeester and thus the season? Hmmm.
by Cap74 on Mar 4, 2009 2:26 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
If they move JayBo, they’re getting guys back who can help them now as well as in the future. I don’t think there’s any connection b/t Neil and a Bouwmeester trade.
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by J.P. on Mar 4, 2009 2:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Injured Reserve as of Feb 8, 2009 (Lacerated right calf) ?
Pick SPG for your chance to win probably nothing.
by xiix on Mar 4, 2009 2:26 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Looks like a good deal if he can come back for the playoffs. I think Fla is in for the playoffs and wont let go of JBeau
by MetalCap on Mar 4, 2009 2:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
They may convince JBo to stay if they win a round or two.
by Cap74 on Mar 4, 2009 2:28 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Doesn’t matter….like I says before, his agent is a mongoloid if he doesn’t have him out there to test the market
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Mar 4, 2009 2:29 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Really silly if you ask me… mortgage the future for a one and done playoff run.
by Sct112 on Mar 4, 2009 2:28 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
What future? Their fans will be leaving without a post season run and I think JM is out if they dont make it this year.
by MetalCap on Mar 4, 2009 2:29 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Atlanta was in the same situation two years ago right? Get 3 exciting young players, I still think that they make the playoffs this year. With or without JayBo they aren’t going to win the Cup…
by Sct112 on Mar 4, 2009 2:32 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Difference being, Atlanta was the buyer there, not the seller. I think Florida absolutely needs to move Bouwmeester. Can’t let that guy walk for nothing.
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by J.P. on Mar 4, 2009 2:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yup, I guess I view them as the buyer because they have a lot of money in a check that becomes void on July 1. Move him, get something for the future and they have a pretty good team next year and 2 years down the road. The key to my argument is that JayBo isn’t going to be around in FLA come next Sept no matter what happens come April.
by Sct112 on Mar 4, 2009 2:36 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Gotta disagree
The Cats have a really good stable of D-men, with or without J-Bo. Combine that with some of their young forwards and their good goaltending and . . .
You have a team capable of giving the Caps a 6-2 beatdown on our home ice.
Florida is a good team now. We had best get used to it.
by D'ohboy on Mar 4, 2009 2:32 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah I see your point, I’m just thinking that JM wanted to keep JBo and if he thinks a playoff run might keep him it might be better to hold on. like trading to your self the sole rights to negotiate until July 1. I dunno…
by MetalCap on Mar 4, 2009 2:34 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I think they make the playoffs with or without Bouwmeester (and especially if they get some NHLers back in a trade for him).
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by J.P. on Mar 4, 2009 2:35 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
From another perspective, look at what the Caps did last year. They bought at the deadline in order to JUST make the playoffs. Look how that run (plus Ovie, obviously) energized the fan base.
Florida is the kind of team that could upset a higher seed easily, especially if Vokoun or Anderson gets hot.
by D'ohboy on Mar 4, 2009 2:36 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I was trying to say that I don’t think he’s trying to hold onto J-B0 – he’s trying to hold onto fans.
by D'ohboy on Mar 4, 2009 2:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I gotcha… btw I wonder how many Jay Bo iterations we’ve come up with thus far haha.
by MetalCap on Mar 4, 2009 2:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I already have a headache. Thinking about that will only make it worse. :)
by D'ohboy on Mar 4, 2009 2:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I think it’s Morris or bust for the Caps. Can’t see them moving Nyls, and nothing else out there would seem to fit.
by treat on Mar 4, 2009 2:27 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Agree, though I’d be happy with just a gritty wing at this point.
by grapejoos on Mar 4, 2009 2:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
OK, that was hilarious.
"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."
by Bald Pollack on Mar 4, 2009 2:30 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
George is working....
…there’ll be deals announced after 3 PM.. they just have to be at NHL HQ by then.
by MikeL-Caps on Mar 4, 2009 2:36 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
lol @ TSN
“We need a big name to go down here”
by OvechkinLaichsSemin on Mar 4, 2009 2:36 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Olli Jokinen isn’t a big name? They been listening to Milbury?
by MikeL-Caps on Mar 4, 2009 2:36 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
They want a Pronger of Bouwmeester.
by OvechkinLaichsSemin on Mar 4, 2009 2:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That sounds painful
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Mar 4, 2009 2:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Antropov and Morris will move. Not huge names, but enough to discuss there.
by David M. Getz on Mar 4, 2009 2:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
With Guerin going to PITT, Vermette to CBJ and Moore to CHI, where does Antropov go?
by Cap74 on Mar 4, 2009 2:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I doubt Toronto would take the salary. But I hear they just love NMCs.
by grapejoos on Mar 4, 2009 2:40 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Toronto fans would love to see him skate in circles. It’s mesmerizing!
by OvechkinLaichsSemin on Mar 4, 2009 2:40 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t see Toronto taking on a 36 year old with a bad contract who plays a style Burke hates.
by David M. Getz on Mar 4, 2009 2:41 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I was wondering the same thing. Who could use him?
by Khail SMASH on Mar 4, 2009 2:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t think Moore’s gone to Chicago.
by David M. Getz on Mar 4, 2009 2:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, apparently TO denied sending Moore to Chicago.
by jhb on Mar 4, 2009 2:45 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Haven’t heard a peep on Gaborik all day. He must still be hurt.
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by J.P. on Mar 4, 2009 2:40 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Damaged goods. No thank you.
by OvechkinLaichsSemin on Mar 4, 2009 2:41 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
they were just talking about him on NHL network, saying Kings were a possibility.
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by macvechkin on Mar 4, 2009 2:41 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
So TSN has the Caps out of the running for Morris.
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by J.P. on Mar 4, 2009 2:42 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Any other d-men out there they could get?
by David M. Getz on Mar 4, 2009 2:42 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
good.
dont think he would be worth giving up much
by ns on Mar 4, 2009 2:42 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I do. He’d be another legitimate top four defenseman and that’s what the Capitals really need. But we’ll see what Phoenix gets for him
by David M. Getz on Mar 4, 2009 2:43 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, agreed. This is a bummer. The Caps need another solid defenseman, and I’m far from convinced that Pothier is it.
by grapejoos on Mar 4, 2009 2:45 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Something must have been possible – a club expressing interest in Morrisonn or Nylander – then they said no thanks. Any deal we would make would need us to shed salary in return or in a separate move. A lot of clubs were thinking that way and that’s what has ruined Deadline ’09.
by Cap74 on Mar 4, 2009 2:45 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
** TRADE ALERT ***
Carcillo to the Flyers for Upshall and a 2nd
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by J.P. on Mar 4, 2009 2:45 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Trade of little bastard pests.
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by J.P. on Mar 4, 2009 2:45 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Wow!!!!!! Just what they needed…another goon
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Mar 4, 2009 2:45 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Don’t you have to scare people to be a goon?
by David M. Getz on Mar 4, 2009 2:46 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
don’t care for the deal for Philly, but I don’t have much knowledge of Carsillo—what’s your take?
by bigonetimer on Mar 4, 2009 2:52 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
He’s Avery-lite.
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by J.P. on Mar 4, 2009 2:52 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Not as stupid, maybe more skill.
by David M. Getz on Mar 4, 2009 2:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
saw him win a shoot out the other night with a pretty solid move….
by bigonetimer on Mar 4, 2009 2:57 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
does that free up cap space for the flyers?
by renstar on Mar 4, 2009 2:46 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
ooh... Flyers pick up a thug
this is news?
by Wisper on Mar 4, 2009 2:46 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Is that a salary dump? Can’t get to NHLNumbers.
by grapejoos on Mar 4, 2009 2:46 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Not really. Not much money on either guy.
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by J.P. on Mar 4, 2009 2:47 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Site’s working, just keep refreshing.
by OvechkinLaichsSemin on Mar 4, 2009 2:47 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Carcillo is at about $900K
Not a lot of dumping there
by Wisper on Mar 4, 2009 2:49 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Part of me wishes they had sent Sideshow Bob there instead
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Mar 4, 2009 2:47 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, hell yeah. Hartnell is much better.
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by J.P. on Mar 4, 2009 2:48 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I love Hartnell. Wish we had someone like him.
by treat on Mar 4, 2009 2:49 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yes. He’s a heck of a player.
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by J.P. on Mar 4, 2009 2:49 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I just know that the instant I decide to go get food, the entire dam will break.
by D'ohboy on Mar 4, 2009 2:46 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Is nylander killing our chances with this NMC?
by oVecKid on Mar 4, 2009 2:46 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
either that or his bloated salary.
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by macvechkin on Mar 4, 2009 2:47 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I think it’s more like he’s killing our chances (in terms of cap space, I guess?) by being old, crappy, and overpaid.
by grapejoos on Mar 4, 2009 2:47 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
bringing in a good d-man or power winger?
by oVecKid on Mar 4, 2009 2:47 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
NHL Live is reporting D. Morrs trade is in….
by bigonetimer on Mar 4, 2009 2:47 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
*** TRADE ALERT ***
Nik Antropov to Rags
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by J.P. on Mar 4, 2009 2:48 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Totally. Antropov is a perfect Ranger (and I don’t mean that in a good way).
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by J.P. on Mar 4, 2009 2:50 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Bet they send Prucha back to TOR
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Mar 4, 2009 2:51 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
The probably don’t want players and would prefer picks
by MetalCap on Mar 4, 2009 2:52 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Ever since Mike Smith left Chicago, they’ve avoided big, soft Russians who’ve had work ethic-ectomies.
by jhb on Mar 4, 2009 2:57 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
He’ll fit right in. A lot of skill, no heart.
by Cap74 on Mar 4, 2009 2:50 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
remember that GMGM didn’t just tell the media not to expect anything…he told the players in a team meeting. unless he can pull the miracle nyls deal that we’ve all been after, i’m counting on it staying quiet.
by Natty Bumppo on Mar 4, 2009 2:51 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Bold assertion at 2:52. :)
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by J.P. on Mar 4, 2009 2:52 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I hadn’t heard that. Still, I wouldn’t put too much stock in it. It’s something you have to tell the team for a number of reasons.
by David M. Getz on Mar 4, 2009 2:52 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
trying to track down a link, but it was mentioned on the broadcast last night.
by Natty Bumppo on Mar 4, 2009 2:56 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Still, knowing McPhee I think he says that no matter what.
by David M. Getz on Mar 4, 2009 2:57 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
seems a little unnecessary to me, though. with only one game left before the deadline (i think it was koken that said it happened last night before the game), why bother walking into the room and having one of your own players think you deceived him.
by Natty Bumppo on Mar 4, 2009 3:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
On the other hand, you can’t tell them help is on the way because then what if the deal falls through?
by David M. Getz on Mar 4, 2009 3:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
right on. which is why it struck me as wildly strange that a GM would address the team at all the night before deadline day.
by Natty Bumppo on Mar 4, 2009 3:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
The Philly trade doesn’t make sense to me. Isn’t Carcillo just a younger Riley Cote?
by treat on Mar 4, 2009 2:52 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
More like a younger Sean Avery.
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by J.P. on Mar 4, 2009 2:52 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, more fights. But he’s not a “heavyweight.”
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by J.P. on Mar 4, 2009 2:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
No. He’s like Barnaby or Avery, only 6’0’’ and 200.
by David M. Getz on Mar 4, 2009 2:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Doesn’t make sense to me either, but I don’t mind =)
by thehoagster07 on Mar 4, 2009 2:54 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Either they like Carcillo a lot or they needed that extra cap space, however minimal.
by grapejoos on Mar 4, 2009 2:54 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Jeez
Two picks for Antropov, and neither of them a first?
Talk about buyers market. . .
by D'ohboy on Mar 4, 2009 2:52 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I think it’s still a sellers market. Doesn’t mean the buyers are stupid.
by David M. Getz on Mar 4, 2009 2:54 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
After the Guerin and Antropov deals, I have to disagree.
by D'ohboy on Mar 4, 2009 2:54 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Antropov for a 2nd sounds right to me. Guering for a 5th (or even a 3rd) sounds like a great deal for Pitt.
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by J.P. on Mar 4, 2009 2:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
In years past, I think Antropov gets more than just a second and a late-round pick. The Rangers got a good deal because Burke is looking to unload everything and start from scratch.
by D'ohboy on Mar 4, 2009 2:59 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe, but all the analysis were saying a second was the right price for Antropov. Other buyers offers had more of a say than Toronto’s situation in the asking price.
by David M. Getz on Mar 4, 2009 3:00 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Think of it this way...
Daniel Carcillo just got a live NHL body and a 2nd rounder. Do we think Carcillo>Antropov?
by D'ohboy on Mar 4, 2009 3:00 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
You have to factor in the salary cap situation.
by David M. Getz on Mar 4, 2009 3:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I’d rather have Carcillo on the Caps than Antropov. :)
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by J.P. on Mar 4, 2009 3:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed. . .
. . . But still. #1/2 Center vs. energy line winger. . .
by D'ohboy on Mar 4, 2009 3:05 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
But the 1/2 center is a UFA in June and the energy winger is cost controlled.
by David M. Getz on Mar 4, 2009 3:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I thnk the buyers today have been getting some pretty solid deals for not a lot of cake
by bigonetimer on Mar 4, 2009 2:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
But Boston gave up more than I’d have thought for Recchi.
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by J.P. on Mar 4, 2009 2:56 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I think the only deal that seems like a steal for the buyer is the Guerin one and even that’s not shocking considering he’s a UFA.
by David M. Getz on Mar 4, 2009 2:57 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Totonto is now trying to FLIP Gerber?
A) Does Burke understand how “flipping” works? You have to have something people want. If anyone wanted Gerber, THEY would have taken him off waivers
B) Did anyone tell this to Toskala’s groin?
by Wisper on Mar 4, 2009 2:52 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Calgary was able to flip a guy from waivers with a pick and prospect for Leopold, FWIW.
by grapejoos on Mar 4, 2009 2:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
And what gets left in Leaf Country?
Toskala is done for the year. The Leafs riding Cujo for the rest of the year?
by Wisper on Mar 4, 2009 2:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Justin Pogge
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Mar 4, 2009 2:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I’d rather him do nothing this year than overspend or throw away a key prospect or player. Part of me wonders if he is being too cautious, and the other part of me wants to stay the course. Yes, we have needs, but do we have to sell the world to get them RIGHT NOW?
by gotsparkly on Mar 4, 2009 2:54 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
JFC these TSN guys are annoying.
Pick SPG for your chance to win probably nothing.
by xiix on Mar 4, 2009 2:55 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
What the Caps are doing on deadline day
What we are doing on deadline day:
http://www.japersrink.com/2009/3/4/780595/2009-nhl-trade-deadline-op
by thehoagster07 on Mar 4, 2009 2:55 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
What we get paid:
5 digits
What they get paid
8 digits
by OvechkinLaichsSemin on Mar 4, 2009 2:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Well, whats done is done and we will have to wait to see how this has gone down.
by Ovechwin on Mar 4, 2009 2:59 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Bouwmeester not moving per Pierre
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by J.P. on Mar 4, 2009 2:59 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I is teh winner! Doesn;t mean I’m right tho
by MetalCap on Mar 4, 2009 3:00 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I have to think that they feel like they can get him signed come July.
by Sct112 on Mar 4, 2009 3:00 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
*** Trade Alert ****
Morris to NYR
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by J.P. on Mar 4, 2009 3:00 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
The Rangers are going to be in trouble once the cap goes down or flattens out.
by David M. Getz on Mar 4, 2009 3:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
It’s supposed to be flat-tish next year.
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by Bald Pollack on Mar 4, 2009 3:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Aren’t they hard up against the cap? how do they add morris AND Antropov?
by treat on Mar 4, 2009 3:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
well im curious to see what they gave up
seeing as he was the only target with multiple suitors.
by MordecaiBrown3 on Mar 4, 2009 3:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Morris to Rags?
Pick SPG for your chance to win probably nothing.
by xiix on Mar 4, 2009 3:00 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Hold on just a goddamn minute
How on earth are Calgary and NY fitting all of these guys under the cap????
by D'ohboy on Mar 4, 2009 3:01 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
A guy with a 4 million hit only counts as 1 million the rest of the year
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Mar 4, 2009 3:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Such is deadline life for a team strapped against the cap, I guess. Meh.
by grapejoos on Mar 4, 2009 3:02 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
But Calgary and NY were also close to the cap. WTF???
by D'ohboy on Mar 4, 2009 3:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
If they don’t have our LTIR problem, that would help them a lot. But I dunno, can’t explain that.
by grapejoos on Mar 4, 2009 3:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Direct your ire at GMGM. It’s not Nyls’ fault they signed him to a dumb contract.
by D'ohboy on Mar 4, 2009 3:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Ire at both in general. Nyls for sucking, GMGM for not seeing he would suck.
by Sct112 on Mar 4, 2009 3:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Is anyone else worried that we’re going to watch Carcillo running our defensemen for an entire 7-game series this postseason?
by D'ohboy on Mar 4, 2009 3:03 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
That’s looking a little too far ahead, imo. But if he wants to take dumb penalties – as he’s prone to doing – go nuts.
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by J.P. on Mar 4, 2009 3:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I’m more worried about the Ref’s propensity to swallow their whistles when the Caps play the Flyers in the playoffs.
by D'ohboy on Mar 4, 2009 3:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
The Rangers gave up an awful lot.
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by J.P. on Mar 4, 2009 3:03 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
And there’s Prucha!!!
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Mar 4, 2009 3:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
HOLY MARY MOTHER OF GOD
Yeah they did. There is their cap room.
by D'ohboy on Mar 4, 2009 3:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
This just in; Redden still makes a ton of money.
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by Bald Pollack on Mar 4, 2009 3:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
And in other news, he still sucks. Back to the Action News weather team…
by D'ohboy on Mar 4, 2009 3:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Can’t we all just grab some torches and pitchforks and take care of Nylander
by bestpilot on Mar 4, 2009 3:04 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
OMG — I totally forgot! Which one of us was supposed to wake up TEB?
by TylerG on Mar 4, 2009 3:04 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
At least it was fun to follow…
yeah…
by OvechkinLaichsSemin on Mar 4, 2009 3:05 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
well I’m glad I didn’t miss much today during my meetings
by Sombrero Guy on Mar 4, 2009 3:05 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Good news is he’s not in Philly. Boston, Philly and New Jersey are essentially the same teams they were this morning. As much as we would’ve liked to see a little shakeup, the balance of power has not changed.
by Cap74 on Mar 4, 2009 3:06 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I dunno, I think the B’s acquired some nice depth, shoring up their third pairing and getting a shot in the arm on the power play. They gave up some assets for the future, but one can argue that they’ve improved themselves for a playoff run.
by treat on Mar 4, 2009 3:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, but Havelid to NJ, Recchi and Montador to BOS, and Carcillo to PHI doesn’t change anything in the East. Those teams are all a little better, but not significantly.
The Rags and Pens, however, are probably better teams now.
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by J.P. on Mar 4, 2009 3:17 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
DOMINIC MOORE’S LONG MULTI-NATIONAL NIGHTMARE IS OVER. THANK GOD.
by TylerG on Mar 4, 2009 3:06 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Hold On
A lot more trades come down now, even though the deadline has passed. The deals have to be approved by the NHL offices.
by D'ohboy on Mar 4, 2009 3:06 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Moore to Buffalo. Didn’t he start there?
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by J.P. on Mar 4, 2009 3:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
N/m. I’m mistaken.
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by J.P. on Mar 4, 2009 3:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Gerber....Gerber......Gerber
Starting tomorrow night. Awesome.
by DebCapsFan on Mar 4, 2009 3:07 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
hopefully he is the cure for our recent ills
by Sombrero Guy on Mar 4, 2009 3:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Pittsburgh got better, do we really want to see a hot penguins team in the playoffs?
by bestpilot on Mar 4, 2009 3:07 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Do they make the playoffs?
Pick SPG for your chance to win probably nothing.
by xiix on Mar 4, 2009 3:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yes...Buffalo is turtling and Carolina wont catch them
by Wisper on Mar 4, 2009 3:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Did you watch the game last night?
Pick SPG for your chance to win probably nothing.
by xiix on Mar 4, 2009 3:10 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yes. Up close & personal. :(
Pick SPG for your chance to win probably nothing.
by xiix on Mar 4, 2009 3:11 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Me too... at least for 2 periods
then I had to bail.
by Wisper on Mar 4, 2009 3:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Did they really get a lot better? They just didn’t pay much for the upgrades.
by Sct112 on Mar 4, 2009 3:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Does this mean that Nylander will be back in the line-up or have the Caps given up on him?
by Moonage Daydream on Mar 4, 2009 3:11 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
He’s been out b/c the Caps are better without him. I think he remains in the stands barring injury.
by D'ohboy on Mar 4, 2009 3:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
we can say that...
but have you seent he way the Caps have played the last four games?
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by Dave at Nats News Network on Mar 4, 2009 3:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
i think they have to get him back in the lineup, as much as skating circles drives fans crazy.
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by Dave at Nats News Network on Mar 4, 2009 3:15 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Exactly. We really don’t know if the Caps were holding out Nylander with the looming trade dealine, either. I have to think that he is in the lineup tomorrow.
by Moonage Daydream on Mar 4, 2009 3:15 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, but is Nylander going to fix that?
by David M. Getz on Mar 4, 2009 3:15 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe the fix is not inserting Nylander into the lineup but sitting someone for poor performance.
by Moonage Daydream on Mar 4, 2009 3:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
i think that’s right on point. BB hinted yesterday that benchings for lackluster play might start soon.
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by Dave at Nats News Network on Mar 4, 2009 3:17 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I think he’s not in the plans – I don’t think sitting him really had much to do with the deadline. That said, injuries or poor play might put him back in there.
by grapejoos on Mar 4, 2009 3:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I think it’s time to once again try to make lemonade with the lemon that is Nylander.
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by J.P. on Mar 4, 2009 3:15 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
i had a similar yellow liquid in mind.
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by macvechkin on Mar 4, 2009 3:17 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
As long as its not a white liquid
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Mar 4, 2009 3:20 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
now would be the time to post the crying Crosby picture
by Moonage Daydream on Mar 4, 2009 3:26 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
How?
What would you do with him? Given that Ovie-Backis-Kozlov is fixed, and Brash-Gordo-Brads is pretty fixed, what do your other two lines look like?
My guess: #2 Semin-Feds-Flash, #3 Fehr-Nyls-Laich
Where does that leave Stecks?
by D'ohboy on Mar 4, 2009 3:18 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I would be happy with Gordo-Stecks-Bradley
by Moonage Daydream on Mar 4, 2009 3:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Sit Brash or Brads.
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by J.P. on Mar 4, 2009 3:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I think it leaves Steckel on the 4th with someone else sitting.
by grapejoos on Mar 4, 2009 3:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
i agree. Brash and Bradley are redundant at this point.
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by Dave at Nats News Network on Mar 4, 2009 3:20 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I think long term, Feds is gone at the end of the year for a younger C or promotion.
Of course, that assumes the lack of a deep playoff run.
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by Bald Pollack on Mar 4, 2009 3:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Erik Christiansen to Anaheim
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Mar 4, 2009 3:12 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Are they trying to get every ex Pen they can?
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Mar 4, 2009 3:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t know about Pit, Guerin’s no sure thing, but the price was right.
by David M. Getz on Mar 4, 2009 3:15 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
a 3rd max? bargain. And Kunitz has gelled pretty quickly
by bigonetimer on Mar 4, 2009 3:17 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, the Pens are a better team with Guerin and Kunitz than they were with Satan and Whitney, no?
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by J.P. on Mar 4, 2009 3:18 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I think Kuznitz is a big addition, but that wasn’t today.
by David M. Getz on Mar 4, 2009 3:20 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I would have been thrilled with a 3rd/4th/ or 5th rounder for the grit and experience that is Guerin.
by Moonage Daydream on Mar 4, 2009 3:20 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Like I said, the price is right, but we’ll see how much on an impact he has.
by David M. Getz on Mar 4, 2009 3:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I thought their waiver pick up of Craig Adams from CHI was interesting as well
by bigonetimer on Mar 4, 2009 3:31 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
what about boston?
getting a good scorer and D-man for not much at all?
by oVecKid on Mar 4, 2009 3:16 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I think Boston gave up too much for getting Recchi. Lashoff and Karsums had promise.
by Khail SMASH on Mar 4, 2009 3:18 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I think they made the best moves, but it sounds like they gave up way too much for Recchi. Still, makes them better right now.
by grapejoos on Mar 4, 2009 3:18 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Good scorer? Hardly.
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by J.P. on Mar 4, 2009 3:18 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
15 years ago maybe
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Mar 4, 2009 3:18 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Meh
Boston just moved laterally. They picked up a decent depth defenseman w/experience and a grizzled veteran winger. And a 2nd rounder.
To get that, they moved a good young D-man and two forward prospects.
by D'ohboy on Mar 4, 2009 3:21 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That makes them better for right now though,doesn’t it?
by David M. Getz on Mar 4, 2009 3:21 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Biggest Loser?
My take: Colorado. Only managed to unload Leopold, and didn’t get much in return. Dumb. That entire franchise is headed into the dustbin.
by D'ohboy on Mar 4, 2009 3:22 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
That’s a good pick. I think the Rangers are screwed even with Morris and Antropov and giving away valuable assets.
by David M. Getz on Mar 4, 2009 3:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I not sure Brian Burke is pleased with 2 2nds and a conditional for Nik and ’Nic
by bigonetimer on Mar 4, 2009 3:25 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Did the Yotes pickup like 10 players today?
by zephyr on Mar 4, 2009 3:24 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
The good news is
Nobody is riding our jock now, picking us to win the East.
Russian Machine Never Breaks
by macvechkin on Mar 4, 2009 3:25 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
The last two games...
took care of that worry
by Moonage Daydream on Mar 4, 2009 3:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
correction: Eric Duhatschek still gives us some love.
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by macvechkin on Mar 4, 2009 3:28 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
*** TRADE ALERT ***
Welch + 3rd to Tampa for Eminger
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by J.P. on Mar 4, 2009 3:30 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
a used somethin’
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by macvechkin on Mar 4, 2009 3:31 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Fourth team since June for Emmy, no?
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by J.P. on Mar 4, 2009 3:30 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
3rd SE team at that
At least he gets to stay warm
by thehoagster07 on Mar 4, 2009 3:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
To counter for a late J-Bo move?
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by Bald Pollack on Mar 4, 2009 3:32 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Nah, that would have made it to the airwaves by now.
by David M. Getz on Mar 4, 2009 3:34 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Hey, I’m just trying to stoke anticipation in lieu of a relative wet fart of a day.
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by Bald Pollack on Mar 4, 2009 3:35 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
well
This team has a much better shot of making the playoffs.
by DebCapsFan on Mar 4, 2009 3:31 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
The Capitals? They were already like 99.8% in.
by David M. Getz on Mar 4, 2009 3:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
NHL On The Fly...
…said the Caps made 0 moves today. TSN folks indicate there is still a cue of trades coming down the pipe. Maybe there is still hope…for what I don’t know.
by ThreePingPost on Mar 4, 2009 3:35 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
*** TRADE ALERT ***
Kyle McLaren to PHI for a 6th
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by J.P. on Mar 4, 2009 3:36 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Not really. Definitely not a top 4 guy.
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by J.P. on Mar 4, 2009 3:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Cripes, has he fallen off the map that hard that he’s worth a 6?
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by Bald Pollack on Mar 4, 2009 3:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Probably a contract thing, was making $7.5 mil/3 years
by thehoagster07 on Mar 4, 2009 3:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
*** TRADE ALERT ***
Pahlsson to CHI for Wisniewski
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by J.P. on Mar 4, 2009 3:37 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
His name was Robert Paulson.
Pick SPG for your chance to win probably nothing.
by xiix on Mar 4, 2009 3:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
+1 sir.
"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."
by Bald Pollack on Mar 4, 2009 3:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I love Sammy Pahlsson. Nice pickup for the Wings
by treat on Mar 4, 2009 3:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Nice for the Wings that he went to the Hawks?
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by J.P. on Mar 4, 2009 3:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Their PK is going to be awesome (Pahlsson, Sharp, Toews, Keith, etc.)
by treat on Mar 4, 2009 3:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
If I’m not mistaken, Pahlsson has had some injuries and isn’t quite what he used to be. I could be wrong, though.
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by J.P. on Mar 4, 2009 3:40 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I think you’re right. But during the Ducks cup run he was one of the best players on the ice, which at the time was really saying something.
by treat on Mar 4, 2009 3:40 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I love him too:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vtNUkj4JYw&feature=related
by thehoagster07 on Mar 4, 2009 3:40 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I am very disappointed in GMGM. At least he could have traded Giroux or Mink or someone. Just to get on the board.
by katzistan on Mar 4, 2009 3:37 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
no point in making a move just to make a move. i’m sure thats what he’s going to say too.
by ns on Mar 4, 2009 3:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
if he turns out to be even close to his brother, that’ll be enough for me.
Just listened to Ken Holland on NHLN, speaking of the Winks, and he said something that made a hell of a lot of sense to me—there are plenty of additions to make out there at the deadline, but he is looking for upgrades not just right now but for next year as well, and he didn’t see any this year. I think that is a way I can digest the lack of movement today (barring, you know, Nyls to….). Not saying we could have improved our
by bigonetimer on Mar 4, 2009 3:49 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
...typing skills....
D or our PK or whatever instantly with just one deal, but if there’s nothing to do, then GM is right to do nothing.
by bigonetimer on Mar 4, 2009 3:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
No moves?
After watching the defense get dis-fricking-mantled in the last two games?
Bummer!
by fat_daddyo on Mar 4, 2009 3:42 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
2 games does not equal the whole season
Yeah, we’ve been bad, but it makes no sense to overpay because we’ve sucked for 2 games.
by thehoagster07 on Mar 4, 2009 3:43 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
has our recent stretch been significant enough that we needed the positive “jolt” from a move? will there be players wondering why we didn’t go after someone?
by Natty Bumppo on Mar 4, 2009 3:42 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Posted at 3:39 PM ET, 03/ 4/2009
Caps stand pat
The Caps did not make any trades today, according to a team spokesman. GM George McPhee will address the media within the hour. So check back for the latest.
by OvechkinLaichsSemin on Mar 4, 2009 3:42 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Huh. Well, I suppose a level head is an asset. But the PK has been bad all season, and they’ve got a ton of forwards in Hershey…would really have liked to see them come up with a D-man today…
by fat_daddyo on Mar 4, 2009 3:44 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Detroit lost to Nashville 8-0 the other night, and they didn’t make any moves, either.
by D'ohboy on Mar 4, 2009 3:43 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Group plea: please stop comparing us to Detroit….
Thank you!
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by macvechkin on Mar 4, 2009 3:45 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Just making the point that it’s silly to overreact to the outcomes of a few games.
…and until there is a better model for roster-building and system development…
But point taken. :)
by D'ohboy on Mar 4, 2009 3:47 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Love Detroit. Just that we’re not in their league at this point based on what we’ve accomplished. They are permitted to lose to Nashville 8-0. We are not. :-)
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by macvechkin on Mar 4, 2009 3:49 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
You’re right. . . we’re not in their league – yet. But we should aim to be, and with this core and our ownership group, we definitely could be.
by D'ohboy on Mar 4, 2009 3:50 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Would have liked...
…a veteran back up goalie. Hedberg in ATL could have been had for a 4th or 5th rounder, probably… ah well.
by MikeL-Caps on Mar 4, 2009 3:44 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Nope! We’re against the 50 contract limit.
Can't we get Chris Bourque a red jersey now? Thanks.
by Whiter Mage on Mar 4, 2009 5:26 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
They could have bought someone out if they’d wanted Hedberg.
by David M. Getz on Mar 4, 2009 5:43 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
maybe...
In not making any moves for a d-man, it will say to the players that management is happy with what they have, and will give our current d-men a spark?
maybe I’m dreaming…
………….likely.
by oVecKid on Mar 4, 2009 3:44 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Did you see the way they celebrated the 2nd goal last night?
I said to my wife – Bruce probably threatened to break up the team if they lost the third. They scored, so no one got traded. Why else would you flop on the ice to cheer a goal that put you down by 3 with 2 min left?
by katzistan on Mar 4, 2009 3:46 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
The team would know that’s an idle threat since Boudreau doesn’t make personnel moves.
by David M. Getz on Mar 4, 2009 4:17 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I wonder if the Ottawa press has raincoats in the first couple rows of the room sometimes, like at Gallagher concerts.
"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."
by Bald Pollack on Mar 4, 2009 3:48 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
You must made me think of Brian Murray violently smashing a watermelon. Thank you!
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by macvechkin on Mar 4, 2009 3:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I do what I can for the kids.
"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."
by Bald Pollack on Mar 4, 2009 3:56 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Considering the players that moved today, I think the only ones that MIGHT have helped the Caps were Guerin, Morris, Leopold, and maybe Recchi. Guerin and Leopold seem to be steals, while it seems there was overpayment for Morris and Recchi. Given the vagaries of the market and the limited information we have, it’s hard to fault GMGM for not jumping into kind of a weird market.
by treat on Mar 4, 2009 3:49 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
And you know what, Leopold wasn’t really a steal. Nycholat stinks, but Wilson might become something and the second rounder is nothing to sneeze at.
by treat on Mar 4, 2009 3:51 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
San Jose just got Huskins and Moen. What’s with these trades today? Can’t someone trade someone I care about?
by katzistan on Mar 4, 2009 3:51 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Still mad we didn’t get Guerin… I suppose that’s because they couldn’t move Nyls.
by Murshawursha on Mar 4, 2009 3:52 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
i would have preferred Recchi – if only because that would reduce the chances of him hurting us.
by katzistan on Mar 4, 2009 3:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
…and promptly flip him to Edmonton.
by Murshawursha on Mar 4, 2009 3:56 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
You got it.
"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."
by Bald Pollack on Mar 4, 2009 4:00 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
It’s Cole… well played, good sir.
by Murshawursha on Mar 4, 2009 4:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Now tsn is saying he is going to the oilers
by Ovechwin on Mar 4, 2009 3:56 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I wouldn’t have minded getting Eric Cole.
by katzistan on Mar 4, 2009 3:57 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Justin Williams to LA for Sully… Cole back to CAR soundsl ike a good bet.
by Murshawursha on Mar 4, 2009 4:00 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Anaheim
WTF?
They keep Pronger, yet jettison guys like Kunitz, Moen, Huskins and Pahlsson. Wonder if they were asking too much, or that nobody wanted next year’s salary.
The offseason trades will be more interesting than today’s.
by Cap74 on Mar 4, 2009 4:08 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Probably had more to do with the fact that they only have him and Whitney under contract for next year on their blue line, and nobody blew them away with an offer they couldn’t refuse.
by treat on Mar 4, 2009 4:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Holy crap
coming up on 2000 posts among all 3 threads.
"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."
by Bald Pollack on Mar 4, 2009 4:14 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
2000 posts… and not one move from the Caps.
by Cap74 on Mar 4, 2009 4:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm Out
Well ladies and gents, It’s been a fun day, not too exciting but a good time. I’m out like a fat kid in dodgeball.
by MetalCap on Mar 4, 2009 4:18 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
whoa
Kolzig and Heward to Toronto… TSN
by OvechkinLaichsSemin on Mar 4, 2009 4:19 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Kolzig, Heward, Rogers, 4th pick to Toronto for Petiot
by OvechkinLaichsSemin on Mar 4, 2009 4:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
A salary dump, but to what end? Kolzig is done (LTIR) and probably done for good. Does he have to report – could he pass a physical?
by Cap74 on Mar 4, 2009 4:26 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Ok, a salary dump, but why would Toronto want to pick up his salary?
by katzistan on Mar 4, 2009 4:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
They wanted the other guys and Tampa essentially said, “You can have them but you have to pay the rest of Kolzig’s salary to get them”.
by David M. Getz on Mar 4, 2009 4:28 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Tampa is in seriously dire financial straits at present. $500k matters, I guess.
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by J.P. on Mar 4, 2009 4:31 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe Olie had a lifelong dream to retire a Maple Leaf.
by katzistan on Mar 4, 2009 4:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Do they even stitch a jersey?
by OvechkinLaichsSemin on Mar 4, 2009 4:34 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
and Kotalik to Edmonton for a pick? How does that make sense?
by katzistan on Mar 4, 2009 4:22 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
UGH
Why is TSN interviewing Burke all damn day. He couldn’t be a less interesting/obnoxious interview.
by OvechkinLaichsSemin on Mar 4, 2009 4:32 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
TSN is to the Leafs as Fox News Channel is to the Republican party – just an extension of their propaganda machine.
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by J.P. on Mar 4, 2009 4:35 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
“Can you explain that deal?”
“no”
by OvechkinLaichsSemin on Mar 4, 2009 4:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Hradek
Capitals fans — as well as some players in their room — have to be disappointed GM George McPhee couldn’t make a move to upgrade his goaltending depth. McPhee worked the phones, but he couldn’t close on any deals. I believe the Caps could have used some help in goal and on the blue line. Last season, McPhee was able to get goalie Cristobal Huet and center Sergei Fedorov. Those deals proved vital for the club’s run for a playoff spot. This year, the expectations are higher. If the team doesn’t advance past the first round (where they were stopped last season), fans will be wondering why the Caps didn’t make a move. In his defense, the Caps didn’t have a lot of salary-cap space. On this deadline day, salary-cap issues really hamstrung several clubs around the league.
by Scott in Shaw on Mar 4, 2009 4:38 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, the one thing I’m mad at GMGM about is that we didn’t pick up any goaltending depth. Get bent, Hradek. Watch a fucking game.
Can't we get Chris Bourque a red jersey now? Thanks.
by Whiter Mage on Mar 4, 2009 5:28 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I’m not too broken up about not getting another goalie. It was pretty clear the Caps were going to live and die with Theodore.
Not getting another top four defenseman is what hurts the most.
by David M. Getz on Mar 4, 2009 5:45 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I’m with you, D. But the upgrade on D—Morris—turned out to be pretty expensive, imo.
by bigonetimer on Mar 4, 2009 8:20 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Waivers
Question: post-deadline, does anything change with waiver rules? Gary Roberts, Manny Legace, Miro Satan, and others are still available, right? Not saying I want any of them, but can clubs still claim guys on the wire?
by Cap74 on Mar 4, 2009 5:00 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
blue line
…so now we recall Alzner, right?
by mechanicsville on Mar 4, 2009 7:57 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I would. If he can come in for the postseason, that’s a big deal.
by David M. Getz on Mar 4, 2009 9:59 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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Southeast Standings
| GP | W | L | OTL | PT | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Washington
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22 | 13 | 5 | 4 | 30 |
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Tampa Bay
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19 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 23 |
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Atlanta
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18 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 22 |
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Florida
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20 | 9 | 9 | 2 | 20 |
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Carolina
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21 | 4 | 12 | 5 | 13 |
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