[I wanna be like Miikka]

In a deal that didn't take very long to make, the Ducks and Caps have traded goalies and Dmen in a large deal. Here is how it breaks down:

To the Ducks:
Rick Dipietro
Duncan Keith

To the Caps:
Ryan Miller
Tony Loodman
Dane Byers

This move was made to get a bit younger while at the same time getting guys who will help next year. Keith is playing 29-30 minutes a game in the NHL over the last while and just recently attended his first ever all star game. Loodman is a good veteran Dman who should help Hesla in his push in the playoffs. Similarly, Dipietro and Miller we view as comparables, Dipietro is having a slightly better NHL year but both are young stud goalies and the idea is that Miller will provide the Caps with the shakeup they need to get on a big winning streak.

We are also excited at Keiths 1.75mill contract next year, should be a bargain price if he continues to play as well as he does.

Thanks to Hesla for the easy and fun negotiations! Hopefully this move works out well for both teams and the Caps get things going again.