Its too quiet in here. Lets Implode the Capitals

[Knut]

I am looking over my team and i just do not like the makeup of the team. I would likely make the playoffs, but it would be struggle to do much else.

I am looking for prospects, young CPHLers and 1st round draft picks.

http://cphl.calgarypuck.com/rosters/was.htm

Paul Statsny would be the toughtest to obtain. I would need at least one young CPHLer with upside coming back in a deal with him.

Nik Backtstrom is a UFA who will be making 9 Million x 3yrs. I can move him, but the deal needs to involve a goalie.

[Knut]

First deal has been Made..

To Columbus:

Martin Erat + 2.75 million

To Washington

Luke Adam

I like erat, but Adam looks to be a guy that does nothing but put up points at every level he plays at.

Thanks to Dave for the talks.

[MJK]

What a great deal for the Jackets. A solid 2nd line winger for Luke Adam is a steal. Thanks to Hesla for being drunk during the day to allow me to get this deal.

[Knut]

Trade 2 is complete.

To Chicago

Niklas Backstrom UFA rights

To Washington

Ilya Bryzgalov
Nazem Kadri

---> Bryzgalov carries more risk than Backstrom, so that was mitigated with Kadri. Hopefully, Kadri can turn it around under a new coach in Toronto.

[JiriHrdina]

Kadri is a baby.

[Knut]

Originally Posted by JiriHrdina

Kadri is a baby.

Agreed... but he has skill.

Risky deal, but if he starts to put it together this season it is solid asset to have.

[Knut]

Specifically now we are looking to move:

Fedor Tuytin - For a younger dman
Jason Garrison - For an older, better rated dman

Tuomo Ruutuu can be had for bluechipper/young CPHLer

[Knut]

Trade 3 -

To Toronto

Jason Garrison

To Washington

Mark streit
JT Brown
Patrick Nemeth
3.25 million.

--> upgrade on Garrison but got much older and a guy that is a pending UFA. JT Brown and Patrick Nemeth are more assets to collect.

[devo22]

I really like Garrison and asked about him earlier, so it's great that Hesla is in trade-mode today Streit has a big contract and is one year shy of becoming UFA while Garrison had a career year and is just 27, so it was an opportunity to get younger. Losing Brown hurts, but I wanted to get rid of one AHLer anyway.

[Knut]

Open for business again after a couple busy days. Will update in the trade block thread.