Comments on: Capitals During Wartime: Centerless

By: Alex

Alex — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 22:11:00 +0000

Trade with Calgary.
Flames get: C Mattias Sjogren, 2012 COL 2nd round pick.
Caps get: C Olli Jokinen.

There we get a 2nd line center who is rough/tough around the net, scores a little, and plays defense well.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 18:47:00 +0000

You know trading Perreault may not be that bad of an idea as part of a package for a strong center. He’s young, he’s got speed and could be a good pick up for a mid level team to develop but honestly I don’t think he’s much of a hook.

If we’re talking big nameish center, is can/should McPhee deal away our Avs pick from the Varly sale? Or is this again the “Idea That Shall Not Be Named” when Holtby as trade bait comes up?

By: Emily

Emily — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 18:31:00 +0000

Err.. GMGM should be fired and frankly I wish Boudreau was back.. Caps registered
More SOG with him than hunter. If Bodreau hadnt changed the way he coached bc of McPhee perhaps he’d still be here and the caps would be as successful as they were at the beginning at the season. Whatever happens I hope Alex Semin is not traded now that hes playing stronger.

By: Never leaves a game...

Never leaves a game... — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:59:00 +0000

O. Jokinen can’t produce in the playoffs, assuming we get there, so that’s a no go. I thought Perreault finally delivered on a line he needs to be on. He is a creative player, not a checker, and until he plays on lines 1 or 2, he won’t be able to demonstrate that. Either Perreault or Mojo need to be traded for a big bodied second line center. Brooks should be on third line with chimera and ward or hendricks, and halpern on the 4th line with beagle, and ward or hendricks. That leaves Mojo or Perreault for the second line center spot (when baby back is healthy) and top center, bringing someone else in. I am sad we gave up on Arnott because I don’t think we didn’t succeed because he didn’t fit in with the team. At this point, no one is going to sell the farm for Semin, so I don’t think trading him is worth it even if that means losing him for nothing in the summer. I would try to trade the farm for Jeff Carter. He’s not old, he’s strong, and has proven to be a top center when surrounded by talent. Columbus is shopping him if they get something worthwhile. We would need to move at least schultz to make room…

By: RMNB Posted a Million Times Over the Weekend

RMNB Posted a Million Times Over the Weekend — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 14:54:49 +0000

[...] A look at the Capitals weakness up at the center position. [...]

By: michael01a

michael01a — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 08:43:00 +0000

I feel so sorry for you, that this time you can’t use an argument, that ovi sucks…

you know what? this time caps have more chances for the cup, than ever before. mark my words

By: Hassettpm

Hassettpm — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 23:42:00 +0000

GMGM’s butt is on the line is the subtext of this post and the subsequent posts. We’ll see what he does in the next 5 weeks, but the stakes are high.

By: Peter

Peter — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 23:41:00 +0000

Thanks for noticing the title, Sonja. It’s actually a series, so we’ll see it again.

By: Peter

Peter — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 23:40:00 +0000

That wasn’t very nice, Mr. Fresh. I’m sure there was a kinder way to say that.

By: Dougie Fresh

Dougie Fresh — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 22:48:00 +0000

Why the hell would St. Louis give up Backes?

That has to be the dumbest thing I’ve ever heard. Please go watch the NHL Network non-stop until you realize how good the Blues are.