Author Topic: 2025-2026 Washington Capitals (Read 2250 times)

imref · « **Reply #100 on:** March 06, 2026, 07:42:16 am »

Getting a first and third for him is impressive.

So do they trade ovi now?

1995hoo · « **Reply #101 on:** March 06, 2026, 08:08:33 am »

Quote from: imref on March 06, 2026, 07:42:16 am

Getting a first and third for him is impressive.

So do they trade ovi now?

I suspect either he’s privately confirmed to the team that he will head back to Russia after his contract expires this summer or the team has privately told him they won’t re-sign him. Recall a few years ago they made a commitment to him to try to keep a winning team around him while he chased Gretzky. I wonder whether, with that over, they’re entering the rebuild.

Another possibility with the Carlson trade is that they’re making room for Cole Hutson in a few weeks.

Natsinpwc · « **Reply #102 on:** March 06, 2026, 08:33:40 am »

What are the conditions on the first round pick? As it stands now they are showing it conveying to the Caps but as late round pick. Anaheim is a point behind Vegas in their division with a game in hand. Weakest division in hockey.

https://www.tankathon.com/nhl

Natsinpwc · « **Reply #103 on:** March 06, 2026, 08:34:58 am »

So if they go full rebuild do they try and trade Wilson in the offseason?

Natsinpwc · « **Reply #104 on:** March 06, 2026, 08:36:48 am »

Ok reading more. If the Ducks don’t make the playoffs they can keep this year and let Caps have the first round next year. Looks like they will make playoffs. Root for a first round exit for the Ducks.

varoadking · « **Reply #105 on:** March 06, 2026, 08:54:28 am »

Quote from: Slateman on March 06, 2026, 06:37:36 am

someone took Carlson's contract

UFA at season end...chump change left regardless of who eats it.

Caps got a conditional first rounder...great deal for them...

Ali the Baseball Cat · « **Reply #106 on:** March 06, 2026, 10:12:27 am »

Not on my bingo card.

And Weegar got traded from Calgary...Monday's game at Cap One will be funereal.

imref · « **Reply #107 on:** March 06, 2026, 10:18:33 am »

Quote from: Natsinpwc on March 06, 2026, 08:34:58 am

So if they go full rebuild do they try and trade Wilson in the offseason?

i'd think you try and move Wilson asap.

imref · « **Reply #108 on:** March 06, 2026, 10:28:33 am »

Svrluga:

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The Caps were already discussing internally whether to bring him back next year. My understanding is a trade does not preclude that. There'll be debate on the term -- he'll want two years. But he has value.

varoadking · « **Reply #109 on:** March 06, 2026, 10:31:07 am »

Quote from: imref on March 06, 2026, 10:18:33 am

i'd think you try and move Wilson asap.

He has a 15 team no-trade list...that could complicate matters beyond what someone may be able to offer. I do think he'd relish playing for his hometown Leafs...

JCA-CrystalCity · « **Reply #110 on:** March 06, 2026, 10:49:56 am »

I'm trying to understand their playoff shot. They are 4 points behind the Bruins for the last Eastern spot (2d WC), and 6 points behind 3 other teams 1st WC and 2 Metro divcision teams)? Probably prudent to pull the plug if they got decent value back. Sounds like the Carlson deal was that.

Ali the Baseball Cat · « **Reply #111 on:** March 06, 2026, 10:54:02 am »

Caps have also played 2 more games than the beanheads so there is that. Fini.

Ali the Baseball Cat · « **Reply #112 on:** March 06, 2026, 03:31:10 pm »

David Kampf because deadline deals involving Czech malcontents always end well

varoadking · « **Reply #113 on:** March 06, 2026, 04:23:53 pm »

Quote from: Ali the Baseball Cat on March 06, 2026, 03:31:10 pm

David Kampf because deadline deals involving Czech malcontents always end well

Trotz is still laughing about the Erat trade...and who wouldn't be...

...and lest we forget that we also got 3 seasons of Michael Latta in that deal...

imref · « **Reply #114 on:** March 09, 2026, 08:38:00 pm »

Caps just gave up 2 shorthanded goals on the same penalty.

Ali the Baseball Cat · « **Reply #115 on:** March 10, 2026, 10:47:08 am »

What's better than 3 unanswered goals followed by 3 unanswered goals? Well!

varoadking · « **Reply #116 on:** March 14, 2026, 07:08:26 pm »

Didn't watch but just saw the final score. I wonder if this is indeed the end of the road for the GR8?

Ali the Baseball Cat · « **Reply #117 on:** March 19, 2026, 09:40:51 am »

There was a pulse of energy in the building every time Hutson touched the puck. Haven't felt that in a hot minute.

1995hoo · « **Reply #118 on:** March 19, 2026, 10:10:23 am »

Quote from: varoadking on March 14, 2026, 07:08:26 pm

Didn't watch but just saw the final score. I wonder if this is indeed the end of the road for the GR8?

I was glad Ovechkin got a goal last night. His previous two goals came against Montreal on February 28 and that was a rare game I missed because I was on the Acela back from New York and the train was delayed by police activity (had it been on time, I'd have gotten home prior to the third period). I was starting to get concerned that I might have missed the final goal of his NHL career.

imref · « **Reply #119 on:** March 22, 2026, 07:20:58 pm »

8-1K.

varoadking · « **Reply #120 on:** April 05, 2026, 08:21:43 pm »

You essentially have your fate in your own hands...and you crap the bed against one of the worst teams in the NHL...

Ali the Baseball Cat · « **Reply #121 on:** April 06, 2026, 08:28:02 am »

I wish Lindgren had gone to the Olympics

varoadking · « **Reply #122 on:** April 06, 2026, 11:44:56 am »

Quote from: Ali the Baseball Cat on April 06, 2026, 08:28:02 am

I wish Lindgren had gone to the Olympics

...and missed his flight home...

Natsinpwc · « **Reply #123 on:** April 06, 2026, 02:27:05 pm »

Inside Out Classic.

Team is at a bit of a crossroads. They seemed to have done a good job of a retool and avoiding a complete tear down. Lack a true 1C. And really a 1D. Need to get a top three pick one year. Or more. Ted won’t want to hear that of course.

imref · « **Reply #124 on:** April 06, 2026, 02:39:50 pm »

Gonna guess Ovi is going to do the quiet retirement at the end of the season.