Comments on: Five Key Caps' Roster Questions for Summer 2009

By: Burgundy

Burgundy — Tue, 26 May 2009 04:42:22 +0000

I’ve heard some of those Komi rumors too. I still have a feeling he’ll sign with NYI, but think he’d fit in very well in Washington. He and Tom Poti could be a great tandom.
I think Alzner is ready for the NHL and I’d like to see Sloan in as well.
I don’t see Cole fitting in that well though. I’m not convinced he’s a top 6 forward.

By: NHL Observer

NHL Observer — Tue, 26 May 2009 04:42:04 +0000

There are lots of things to ponder this off season:
1) Don’t believe McPhee won’t think about buying out Nyls. If Nyls retires before the buyout period, the Caps owe him the WHOLE $9M. If they wait for the buyout period, the hit is only 2/3, spread over 4 years. Also, if the Caps could move him at the Draft, McPhee would be bargaining from a weaker position, if people thought a buyout was lurking.
2) Joe Finley might be the defenseman needed to reach out and touch someone, but a veteran would be a better option.
3) IF your could move Theodore, do it and resign Johnny. The buyout would hurt too much, although you could get Theo off the books by sending him to Hershey and marooning him there for the season.
4) TSN is reporting that Feds is about to sign to play in the KHL with his brother. If that’s true, it sucks, because then your new “high energy” center is Keith Aucoin.
5) Brash may be done. Kozzie may be done, too.

By: valleycapfan

valleycapfan — Sat, 23 May 2009 18:18:28 +0000

I too like the idea of Cole on the RW. Telling McPhee to buy out Nyls is easy when it’s not our money, (or even his). Unless I’m mistaken, I still think part of his salary is a cap hit even if he was bought out.
Keep Theo. I know Varly was brilliant, but when it comes to 21 year-old goalies who get off to sensational starts I have two words: Jim Carry (out of hockey by age 25).

By: Devil Dancer

Devil Dancer — Sat, 23 May 2009 14:38:54 +0000

Good, I’m not the only person intrigued by the possibility of signing Erik Cole. I think he’d be a brilliant replacement for Kozlov.

By: Murshawursha

Murshawursha — Sat, 23 May 2009 04:39:13 +0000

I’d sign Mike Komisarek as our physical defenseman. Bring back Feds and kozzie if possible, but only if they’ll take pay cuts. I was sort of dreaming of Kovalev at RW, but Erik Cole is an intriguing possibility. I also think Bill Guerin would be a good pickup.
I’d wave goodbye to Nyls in a heartbeat, but I’d hold onto Theo.He’s still a solid goalie, and while Varly had a stellar playoff, I’m not sure I’m ready to hand him the keys just yet.

By: Doug

Doug — Fri, 22 May 2009 20:12:59 +0000

@ Jonathan — some grand ideas, but a little issue called “salary cap” likely makes those ideas nothing but a dream. Unlikely we’ll rid Theo & Nyls, either.

By: jonathan

jonathan — Fri, 22 May 2009 18:15:50 +0000

Get a free agent on the right side Shane Doan, Keith Tkachuk or even Ryan malone. cole is weak. Camelleri down the middle.Resign Johnny. Bye bye Feds,Kozzie,Theo and Nyls

By: Jim

Jim — Fri, 22 May 2009 16:43:18 +0000

Lets see who’s left after the draft. I still wonder if Theo or Nylander get traded. Management has said that they have no plans of trading either, but remember that was also the stance taken by the exact same management on Jagr, 2 weeks before they traded him to the Rangers.

By: Ernie5

Ernie5 — Fri, 22 May 2009 14:36:19 +0000

No miracle with Nylander, I’m afraid. His salary makes him untradeable (not to mention his NTC). I don’t fully understand why buying him out is untenable, but apparently it is (unless McPhee is just blowing smoke).

By: Bucky Katt

Bucky Katt — Fri, 22 May 2009 13:57:58 +0000

“You might say that Michael Nylander is a bit overpaid for 2009-10 at $5.5 million”
A “bit”? I’d say “Circles” Nylander is way overpaid for what he contributes. Unfortunately, I believe we are stuck for this next year, unless some sort of miracle occurs.