Comments on: More Bang, Less Buck, No Criticism

By: CapsFan1975

CapsFan1975 — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 01:41:13 +0000

At least two RFA’s avoided arbitration (Fehr, Schultz). As it is, your worst case scenario on the salary front is close to be taking place. Fehr is at 2.2 M and Schultz is at 2.5 M.

I think resigning Fehr and Schultz was a great idea and glad they got it done before arbitration was to happen.

I doubt if Flash will get more than 2.5 M from the Caps.

By: sean

sean — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 10:17:57 +0000

This is all wishful thinking people and I don’t think GMGM is going to pay 2.75m for a guy as old as Madden. And Flash to make more than Brooksy? Fehr is better defensively, his TOI numbers are better offensively and he didn’t turn into a pylon during the playoffs. Resign Belanger, Fehr, Borque and trade Flash for a D-man.

By: Tim

Tim — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 00:49:50 +0000

Belanger or Madden would be good at #3C (between Chimera and Fehr/Laich) but not at #2C. Both have the faceoff and defensive skills to be great #3C, but neither has the playmaking ability to be the #2C.

With Meyer, can’t say I’ve noticed him enough to say.

By: Whiter Mage

Whiter Mage — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 15:13:48 +0000

Agree with Meyer completely. The guy’s quietly a good defenseman, and if GMGM had made a Jurcina for Meyer trade at the deadline, I wouldn’t have complained at all.

With Belly and Madden, I like either if we’re running MP or Mackan at 2C and they’re ready. If not, I’m a little nervous about signing one of them to be the 2C. They’re both much better, in my opinion, in 3C roles.

By: Scoops

Scoops — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 15:05:53 +0000

Great short. I completely agree. I was targeting Madden mid-way through the playoffs. The guy is like Knubes 2.0 with his grit, the way he uses his size, and determination. I sincerely hope that GM GM pulls off one of his late UFA “rabbit out of a hat” magic tricks for these guys. I wouldn’t hold out much hope though… I was at the front offices at Kettlers Iceplex on Monday and all the lights were off like a mug.

By: Scoops

Scoops — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 14:52:08 +0000

Great short. I completely agree with Madden – he should be our #1 target and is just hair-brained enough to be one of GM GM’s late free agency “rabbit out of the hat” magic tricks. Here’s hoping for Knuble 2.0 in our 2nd line Center position (with regards to age, grit, and experience).