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CaptainCrunch · 07-08-2020, 08:50 AM

St Louis Time-Picayune (AP)

Just a day after signing Alex Ovechkin to a 3 year $9 million dollar per year contract, CaptainCrunch continues to put his stamp on his team as he sent Ovechkin to the Nashville Predators in exchange for C/LW Ryan Nugent-Hopkins a first round pick in 2022 and defensive prospect Vaakanainen, Urho.

"It was tough to let Ovie go, he's one of the best scorers in NHL history, but at the same time, Ryan is a bit younger and we save 3 million on the cap, as well he's a very good two way forward with a very good hockey IQ".

With his elite defensive ability and solid playmaking skills, its likely that Hopkins will slide into a second line spot with Dustin Brown and JT Miller.

"We were also happy to receive a first round pick, as we want to start rebuilding our pipeline, and Urho is a good young two way defensive prospect, that we feel will develop well.

"I'd like to thank Camba8 for the interesting talks"

07-08-2020, 08:50 AM	#1
CaptainCrunch Norm! Join Date: Jun 2002 Exp:	St Louis and Alex Ovechkin part ways St Louis Time-Picayune (AP) Just a day after signing Alex Ovechkin to a 3 year $9 million dollar per year contract, CaptainCrunch continues to put his stamp on his team as he sent Ovechkin to the Nashville Predators in exchange for C/LW Ryan Nugent-Hopkins a first round pick in 2022 and defensive prospect Vaakanainen, Urho. "It was tough to let Ovie go, he's one of the best scorers in NHL history, but at the same time, Ryan is a bit younger and we save 3 million on the cap, as well he's a very good two way forward with a very good hockey IQ". With his elite defensive ability and solid playmaking skills, its likely that Hopkins will slide into a second line spot with Dustin Brown and JT Miller. "We were also happy to receive a first round pick, as we want to start rebuilding our pipeline, and Urho is a good young two way defensive prospect, that we feel will develop well. "I'd like to thank Camba8 for the interesting talks" __________________ My name is Ozymandias, King of Kings; Look on my Works, ye Mighty, and despair!