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[JeremyStrain]

I think he'll be ok. He's been surprisingly consistent through his career, but I think they overpaid too. Seems like they are too worried about the now, and not thinking down the road at all. Kinda worries me a bit, but we'll see.

I was hoping for a bigger splash than just a 2nd line C, but I'll take it. Still some holes to fill...like a COACH.

PS. Oates had a 2nd interview this week and off the record is the frontrunner.

[JeremyStrain]

And as I said this morning. Jordan Staal traded to CAR for the #8 pick and 2 players. Forced his way there...on a side note, he also got married tonight.

[You Play to Win the Game]

I think he'll be ok. He's been surprisingly consistent through his career, but I think they overpaid too. Seems like they are too worried about the now, and not thinking down the road at all. Kinda worries me a bit, but we'll see.

I was hoping for a bigger splash than just a 2nd line C, but I'll take it. Still some holes to fill...like a COACH.

PS. Oates had a 2nd interview this week and off the record is the frontrunner.

How do you feel about that?

Yeah, good call on Staal.

[JeremyStrain]

How do you feel about that?

Yeah, good call on Staal.

I'm good with Oates or Kono. I'd like someone with a tie to the org. and it's gotta be someone the current players saw play and respect.

Looks like the other talented russian C might fall to the Caps at 11.

[JeremyStrain]

Hoping Gregorinko (sp.) falls to 11 and the Caps jump on him. Questions about him, but could be Kuznetsov pt. 2, playing in Quebec league right now, has top 5 talent though for sure.

[JeremyStrain]

Is it sad that I actually watch the NHL draft? I DARE another person to challenge my hockey fandom.

[JeremyStrain]

OOOOH F. Forsberg drops bad, HOPE they jump on him. #3 rated player coming in. PLEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEASEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!

[JeremyStrain]

My DREAM scenario would be getting Forsberg at 11 and Gregiorinko at 16, that would be an amazing high upside draft for me.

[JeremyStrain]

YYYYYYYYYYYYYYEEEEEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

STEAL Forsberg at #11!

[JeremyStrain]

OUCH. My boy goes immediately after. 40 Goals and 45 assists last year woulda been nice on a line with Ovi, and Backstrom, Johannson and Forsberg making an all Sweedish line had me drooling.

Sigh.

[JeremyStrain]

Tom WIlson at #16. Really wanted Greg. here, but Wilson is the most physical player in the draft, the best fighter and can score too. It's like having a heavyweight fighter that can score 10-15 goals on top of that. You guys will LOVE watching him play.

[ChaosLex]

It's rumored that the Flyers, Bruins and Maple Leafs all coveted Wilson.

Caps are having one hell of a draft.

[JeremyStrain]

It's rumored that the Flyers, Bruins and Maple Leafs all coveted Wilson.

Caps are having one hell of a draft.

Yeah PHI wanted him BAD, almost traded up for him.

They are having a pretty good draft, but Forsberg and Gregiorinko would have been off the charts.

Forsberg is a big power forward winger, think Knuble in his prime, and Wilson MIGHT be the second coming of Bob Probert...which if you have followed hockey is one of the greatest enforcers in the history of the game. TOP heavyweight, best fighter in the league, but could score 15-20 goals too.

Added some serious toughness in the first round, a solid playmaking (20 goals 40 asst) 2nd line center, so if they can find that high scoring winger to replace Semin's goals, WATCH OUT.

[JeremyStrain]

EW. BOS got a guy we are going to hate for a long time at 24. Not only is he the little brother of MON D PK Subban, he's also a pretty elite G prospect, Malcom Subban.

In related news, Thomas waived his no-trade clause after saying he wasn't going to play this year.

[ChaosLex]

Pens got two beasts on D. Not to mention they're going after Parise. Ugh!

[JeremyStrain]

Pens got two beasts on D. Not to mention they're going after Parise. Ugh!

They don't have the money for Parise. Too much tied up in Crosby, Fleury and Malkin. They were about maxxed out offering $6m/yr to Staal, and that won't get it done for Parise.

They got 2 good D prospects, but also had to trade away Z. Michalek an J. Staal. Overall they got weaker...winning and losing will depend on what they can surround their 2 stars with, just like us.

[You Play to Win the Game]

AS - Any prediction as to when we'll see Forsberg and Wilson in D.C.?

[JeremyStrain]

AS - Any prediction as to when we'll see Forsberg and Wilson in D.C.?

Forsberg is only 17, and has a contract to stay in Sweeden another year, so you'll see him in training camp next year. I don't know if he's a straight to the NHL player or not, power forwards sometimes need more time.

Wilson will need a year in the AHL I think, just because he's so physical and fights so much he's going to need a little time to bulk up, and be ready to fight guys 10 years older than him. He MIGHT be able to play next year, but I'd probably err on the side of caution, especially because he had a messed up ACL last year.

[DuffMan]

Solid draft, now onto a head coach. They've definitely been keeping the HC search on the down low which is fine with me. 2nd interview for Oates shows that he's one of the favorites to get the spot, I would be on board with that hiring.

[Ovechkin8]

Thomas has always said he'd waive his no trade so some team could acquire him to reach the cap floor. He has no intention of playing at the moment. Caps now have 10-11 mil to replace Semin,Knuble and Wideman. Hopefully they also look into trading Schultz and buying out Poti freeing more space. Free agents that interest me: Paranteau,Kostitsyn,Guastad,Moen and Carle. Don't see the Caps going after the 2 big ones Parise and Suter or trying to trade for Ryan or Nash.