Mandatory: Caps deal for review #1

[Jiri Hrdina]

Team: Edmonton Oilers



- Chiarot, Ben (D) NHL

- Phillips, Markus (D) ECHL

- 2018 4th Round Draft Choice (stl)





Team: Washington Capitals



- Matheson, Mike (D) NHL

[Goffie]

I see this as not a smart move for a team that needs assets. A young #3 D being moved for an older #6-7 D and bit pieces.

Maybe I am judging a little harder because I feel the caps are dealing assets they need to use to improve and getting worst.

[savardandjokinen]

Chiarot is on a cheap contract which will give him a lot of room to make some moves to get assets in free agency, and he’s serviceable and has term. Markus Phillips looks like a good prospect imo and stockpiling picks and prospects for a rebuilding team is what you need. Matheson will also be fairly expensive and hasn’t proven he can maintain this production in the NHL (27 points, not like its amazing either)

[Ashasx]

I value Phillips as something close to a 2nd rounder as he has played above his draft position.

So I see this as a 2nd + 4th + roster player for Matheson.

Admittedly, Matheson is having a very good season in the sim, and I guess is doing decent in the NHL.

I appreciate the feedback.

[SportsJunky]

I don't like it for Washington. Matheson is worth more than those three parts. 4th rounder is almost useless.