[Trade] Caps acquire Jensen (and re-sign him), 5th from Wings for Bowey and 2020 2nd

[ForeverFlameFan]

Originally Posted by agulati

Shades of Erat for Forsberg from a few years ago?

Not even close. Bowey isn't anything special.

[transplant99]

Originally Posted by sureLoss

The defenceman rental market is quite different from the forward market this year.

Jensen was the best rental d-man available from the sellers and the rest of the market is shallow.

For rentals the next best d-men on the market mentioned in trade rumors and speculation recently are McQuaid and Nemeth.

Yeah was just going to say that the prices on D are quite a bit more than those up front.

Also i still think there is a good chance Edler gets moved and he would be a very nice piece for anyone going into the playoffs.

[Nsd1]

Bowey wasn't able to take hold down a spot last season when the Capitals had poor depth. I watch a lot of Caps games, he looks like Brodie when Gulutzan was coaching most times.

[Johnny Makarov]

Holy! If thats what Dmen are going for right now... time to put Brodie out there!

[Canada 02]

Limited viewing of Bowey, don't think he is much. Fourth year pro who was 7 or 8 on the Caps depth chart

this is really Jensen for the 2nd round pick, and a player contract to give the Caps some wiggle room under the 50 contract limit

[neo45]

Originally Posted by Johnny Makarov

Holy! If thats what Dmen are going for right now... time to put Brodie out there!

Ya, why try to win the cup?



Brodie is a huge part of this team

[Textcritic]

Originally Posted by Johnny Makarov

Holy! If thats what Dmen are going for right now... time to put Brodie out there!

No!

Defensive depth is the key to success in the playoffs.

[Johnny Makarov]

Originally Posted by Textcritic

No!

Defensive depth is the key to success in the playoffs.

Well he better pull up his socks going into the home stretch! He has reverted back to Gullybrodie the past few weeks.

[Flames1217]

Wow good job Detroit.

This has been so far a sellers market for sure.

[Geeoff]

Ken Holland has done a great job selling players. Interesting to see what shakes out with the spectre of Steve Yzerman looming.

[Mattman]

Yikes, that's a haul for Detriot, although I'm not too familiar with Nick Jensen.

Here's his stats from the last 3 seasons:
GP G A Pts +/-
49 4 9 13 -7
81 0 15 15 -8
60 2 13 15 1

28 years old, right-handed defenseman, UFA 2019


I'm assuming he's more of your Travis Hamonic type player, lead the Red Wings with 79 blocked shots. Strong stay at home defender, so perfect for a cup run.

[sureLoss]

That was quick. Trade becomes better for Caps because it isn't a rental.

Washington Capitals @Capitals
NEWS | Capitals have re-signed defenseman Nick Jensen to a four-year, $10 million contract extension.

[RedHawk12]

Originally Posted by sureLoss

That was quick. Trade becomes better for Caps because it isn't a rental.

Washington Capitals @Capitals
NEWS | Capitals have re-signed defenseman Nick Jensen to a four-year, $10 million contract extension.

I think that's a decent contract for a pretty solid #4/5.

[868904]

Originally Posted by sureLoss

That was quick. Trade becomes better for Caps because it isn't a rental.

Washington Capitals @Capitals
NEWS | Capitals have re-signed defenseman Nick Jensen to a four-year, $10 million contract extension.

Wouldn’t mind extending Michael Stone at that contract after Mark signs long term with us at 6 x $9.5.

[SuperMatt18]

Yeah that contract and a cheap extension makes the trade look better for sure.

Corsica rankings have him as a 2nd pairing d-man, so with him re-signed on the cheap that makes it better than just being a rental.

[CalgaryFan1988]

Originally Posted by Johnny Makarov

Well he better pull up his socks going into the home stretch! He has reverted back to Gullybrodie the past few weeks.

If Brodie gets traded, who is the next defenceman that slots in?

Yeah, I think we should keep him.

[Hey Connor, It's Mess]

Jensen's no slouch. He's considerably better than Bowey right now, which is Washington's focus.

[Mr.Coffee]

I was going to say. Jensen is actually really good. I can see why he commanded decent return.