The Washington Capitals are taking risks to try and keep this team competitive
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- Опубліковано 5 жов 2024
- The Washington Capitals recently signed defenseman Matt Roy to a six-year, $34.5 million contract. Roy, who played for the Los Angeles Kings last season, is known for his strong defensive skills and is expected to bolster the Capitals' defense. General manager Brian MacLellan emphasized Roy's ability to play against top opponents and his responsible defensive play. Roy himself expressed his focus on defensive play, which has been a priority for him throughout his career. At 29 years old, he had an impressive season with the Kings, achieving career highs in assists and average ice time. He has been a consistent performer for the Kings and has also represented the United States in international competition.
The Capitals also acquired forward Andrew Mangiapane from the Calgary Flames, giving up a second-round pick from the Colorado Avalanche in the 2025 NHL Draft. Mangiapane brings scoring ability, having achieved career highs in goals and points during the 2021-22 season with the Flames. He expressed enthusiasm about joining the Capitals and aims to contribute to the team's success.
In the 2023-24 season, although Mangiapane fell short of exceeding the 20-goal mark, he showed improvement in playmaking, tallying the highest assist rate of his NHL career. However, it will be crucial for him to refocus on his gritty playing style to enhance his performance in the future.
Additionally, the Capitals signed forward Taylor Raddysh to a one-year, $1 million contract. Raddysh, known for his physical presence and scoring ability, joins the Capitals after a season with the Chicago Blackhawks. The general manager sees potential for Raddysh to make an impact and emphasized the importance of Raddysh establishing his identity within the team. Despite facing challenges in the 2023-24 season, Raddysh's past achievements, including a 20-goal season, demonstrate his promise.
The trade and signings aim to strengthen the Capitals' roster for the upcoming season, providing valuable additions to the team's defensive and offensive capabilities.
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Roy is gonna be another Matt Niskanen for the Caps. Defense first with some offensive upside.
Better. He’s going to knock people on their @$$
Maybe Roy is risky in terms of the contract length but he’s a good player and that blue line needed an upgrade. Caps are a better team today.
So happy with ALL the moves
Sitting here watching the NHL Network replay of the 2017 World Junior Championships…team Canada, Dylan Strome was captain, PLD and Taylor Raddysh all teammates…interesting. I’m sure Strome was consulted about PLD before the trade…
I’m pumped that the team is making the effort to make the team stronger
2 quick points to push back about his take on Roy:
A: He was on ice for 9 OILERS PP GOALS! There was seriously 2 teams that at times shut down their PP all year. Even in the finals they had runs on special teams.
B: His defensive stats went up, but goal production went down. They don't get him for goal production, they need a shut down guy. That's why they added Chichryn. Both of these guys can play to their strengths. Carberry has a great mind for the game.
I believe truly in upcoming season. If PLD is happy he will deliver. He isn’t stupid. It has to work fir him this time round. He is the guy. Roy and Chychrun huge pieces as well, tet PLD is the guy. If he finds his stride I don’t hope for the playoffs, but expect the playoffs and possibly success at it winning rounds. Who knows?
Still way too much salary tied up in Backstrom and Oshie. Imagine how this roster would look with that $15MM is salary to spend on players who will see the ice this season.
It looks exactly how. Backstroms $9.2 is in LTIR, and it is looking like Oshies $5.75 will be as well. Caps are showing over by $4.1, currently. Hasn't factored in Oshie, yet, but will be $1.65 under.
PLD is a risk obviously but aside from Monahan there was no other top C to sign (and he had a resurgent season following a few dud seasons). GMBM refused to move 92 until the dam broke and didn’t get Horvat. I like all of the moves except Perascak but hopefully many of us are wrong there. I would’ve been happy with Hutson in the first round, even!
Glad we got rid of Jensen. Liability in his own end and a weak skater. Chychrun trade changes everything finally we have an elite left handed d and defensive depth. TVR has to be on the third pairing too many times he got caught playing top 4 when he isnt good enough too.
Dude. Jensen is an amazing skater. I have it directly from Wendy Marco. Still better to have chychrun but he’s a strong d man who had a down year. That’s it.