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[BSLMikeLowe]

...and also this....

 

http://prohockeytalk...aybe-shero-too/

 

Was thinking the same. Might be why Ted has been taking his time....waiting for the inevitable Penguins meltdown.

[FlavaDave10]

...and also this....

 

http://prohockeytalk...aybe-shero-too/

 

Firing Danny boy would be a mistake, IMO. Shero needs to go though. I'd gladly take Bylsma if he gets fired, but not if it means hiring Shero too. 

[FlavaDave10]

Was thinking the same. Might be why Ted has been taking his time....waiting for the inevitable Penguins meltdown.

 

I think Jim Benning (Bruins AGM) might be another reason why. Shocked he didn't get the Sabres job. 

[FlavaDave10]

Interesting article about P.K. Subban. If there was a defenseman I'd happily give up two first rounders, a second rounder, and a third rounder for, it would probably be P.K. 

 

http://starsandstick...t-for-capitals/

[Markus]

^Uh, yes please.

[FlavaDave10]

^Uh, yes please.

 

I am usually against signing RFAs because the compensation system is ludicrous. That said, Subban is worth it. FWIW, Weber's offer sheet had an AAV of $7,857,143. I'd happily pay that for Subban. I think I'd pause at the four first round picks though (which is what it would be if the AAV is greater than $8,410,977).

[DuffMan]

Was thinking the same. Might be why Ted has been taking his time....waiting for the inevitable Penguins meltdown.

 

I think he wants to talk to some of the front office guys in LA as well,  with Boston being eliminated now I wonder if anyone in their FO gets an interview. 

 

As far as coaches go I would definitely like to see them go after Trotz (gotta love a guy that used to coach the Skipjacks!),  Bylsma is certainly an interesting option as well.   I would still prefer they get a GM first, but I would make an exception for Trotz.

[BSLMikeLowe]

Pittsburgh fired Shero, but contrary to reports Bylsma has not been fired. They will let the next GM determine his fate.

[DJ MC]

Alex Ovechkin Injures Leg At World Championships, Carried Off Of Ice

 

Taken away in an ambulance. Does not sound good.

[BSLMikeLowe]

For those whose Russian is a bit rusty, I think the title means "Ovechkin after his injury." Just seeing him able to walk on his own is a very good sign.

 

[JeremyStrain]

He's ok.

[Oriole85]

@ESPNRadio980 .@DarrenDreger confirms former #Predators coach Barry Trotz was in DC yesterday to meet with Ted Leonsis & #Caps President Dick Patrick

[Oriole85]

CBS Sports: Report: Wayne Gretzky won't join Capitals front office

[Oriole85]

@ESPNRadio980 .@DarrenDreger confirms former #Predators coach Barry Trotz was in DC yesterday to meet with Ted Leonsis & #Caps President Dick Patrick

@Real_ESPNLeBrun nothing completed at this point but hearing that talks intensifying between Washington Capitals and Barry Trotz

[JeremyStrain]

@ESPNRadio980 .@DarrenDreger confirms former #Predators coach Barry Trotz was in DC yesterday to meet with Ted Leonsis & #Caps President Dick Patrick

@Real_ESPNLeBrun nothing completed at this point but hearing that talks intensifying between Washington Capitals and Barry Trotz

[Oriole85]

@CapitalsPR RELEASE: #Caps Promote Brian MacLellan to General Manager, Name Barry Trotz Coach http://capitalstoday...rry-trotz-coach …

[You Play to Win the Game]

In house for GM? Wow. Doesn't see that one coming. Great news on Trotz.

[Oriole85]

In house for GM? Wow. Doesn't see that one coming. Great news on Trotz.

My initial thoughts are I would've kept GMGM instead of staying in-house, doesn't mean he is a carbon copy but I would've liked to see them go outside the org.

[Dupin]

My initial thoughts are I would've kept GMGM instead of staying in-house, doesn't mean he is a carbon copy but I would've liked to see them go outside the org.

 

Yeah I don't understand that one either.

[McNulty]

@tsnsimmer Shocking hiring of Brian MacLellan. I've never met a lazier/less passionate hockey man. @washcaps At times you shake your head. #Laughable