[News] Caps waive Kuznetsov. Upd: clears

[sureLoss]

Preparing to take on Hanifin?

https://twitter.com/user/status/1764003374289096886

https://twitter.com/user/status/1764003656863567904

[Tbull8]

Hopefully for their 1st + +. Cmon Connie!

[keenan87]

Honestly, I think the Flames should claim him.

Hope that Kuznetsov has some chemistry with Huberdeau and/or Kuzmenko. Then, trade Kuzmenko and Kuznetsov at the deadline next season.

Won't the Flames have like 20+ MM in cap space next season.

[trackercowe]

^ It would be interesting, maybe even worth a try... but definitely not a move the Flames would make imo. I can't see that happening.

[Ashasx]

No way should the Flames claim him. Another year left at almost $8 million. To take on that cap hit, it's worth at least a 1st round pick + a 2nd.

He is absolutely terrible

Weaponize that cap space in another way

[Canada 02]

Originally Posted by keenan87

Honestly, I think the Flames should claim him.

Hope that Kuznetsov has some chemistry with Huberdeau and/or Kuzmenko. Then, trade Kuzmenko and Kuznetsov at the deadline next season.

Won't the Flames have like 20+ MM in cap space next season.

no way. save cap space to acquire someone else's Monahan plus a pick. Maybe even Kuznetsov if the Caps add a sweetener. Don't take someone's garbage for free

[Bourque's Twin]

Probably a low chance Kuznetsov ever gets back to his old self, sadly.

[Enoch Root]

I would take him if they gave us a 1st to do it.

[JurassicTunga12]

https://twitter.com/user/status/1764004757285347645

[The Cobra]

Only an insane GM would claim him.

Simply because it needs to cost Washington lots to dump him.

[memphusk]

I would be the insane one then. Its a low risk move. Pick him up.

[Enoch Root]

Originally Posted by memphusk

I would be the insane one then. Its a low risk move. Pick him up.

No one will pick him up because they'll want compensation from WSH - he clears, then they will have to give up X to move him. Why take him for free when you can get a pick for doing it?

[Heavy Jack]

This has the potential to turn into a Lindy style deal, don’t claim him and if he goes unclaimed start discussions. Flames would be doing the Capitals a favour taking that contract on, even more so in exchange for Hanifin with the way he’s playing, even more so still if Hanifin was willing to extend.

[The Cobra]

Originally Posted by memphusk

I would be the insane one then. Its a low risk move. Pick him up.

He’s owed $8m next season.

Why claim him when you know it will cost Washington draft picks to move him?

It’s wasting $8M of cap space. It’s a huge risk.

[Locke]

Originally Posted by The Cobra

Only an insane GM would claim him.

Simply because it needs to cost Washington lots to dump him.

Come on Conny! What do we have to lose?

[D as in David]

On waivers or on waivers for the purpose of contract termination? Usually, the latter is communicated at the time of waivers, right? Is he wanting a chance at a fresh start with another team? It's interesting since there is no knowledge of why he was in the program - a policy I agree with, BTW.

[Heavy Jack]

Post 9 is saying he wants a fresh start

[Aarongavey]

Originally Posted by JurassicTunga12

https://twitter.com/user/status/1764004757285347645

The start of the process should end with the Flames grabbing Kuznetsov and the Caps 2025 1st round pick.

[Locke]

On another note...who has an $8M contract without movement protection? That seems odd to me. Or did he waive it?

[Enoch Root]

How many teams have the room to take the gamble?

CHI
ARI
SJS
ANA
NSH
CGY

Maybe CHI has interest, but other than that, I don't see anyone else being interested. If we could get a 1st for him I'd do it, but anything less than that, no way.