Capitals Acquire Jaroslav Halak From Sabres

[Cobiemonster]

Not a bad addition by the Caps

 

[hokiehi21]

nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

 

[sabre0917]

Yikes......young goaltender in return???

 

[Comeds]

Wonder if they got him just to sit him as payback for a few years ago....

 

[hokiehi21]

 

[hokiehi21]

ill miss you, Neuvy

 

[Johnnydollaz89]

Now who will be the starter?

 

[hokiehi21]

Halak prolly? Doesnt really matter, goaltending is not the issue for the Caps

 

[forty_three]

TSN Trade tracker lists the deal as Neiuvirth and Klesla for Halak and a 3rd.

Solid deal by Murray, if they can sign Rusty. And they just got a few extra months to shower him with cap floor money.

 

[sabresfaninthesouth]

TSN Trade tracker lists the deal as Neiuvirth and Klesla for Halak and a 3rd.

Solid deal by Murray, if they can sign Rusty. And they just got a few extra months to shower him with cap floor money.

Yep, they'll have tons of money to spend. Klesla is currently at a reasonable $2.975M and he'll undoubtedly want a raise, but he can probably be had for a reasonable rate.

And with Neuvirth still under contract for another year, that's good. I don't think he or Enroth is a true number 1 in the NHL, but with where the team is right now, I've got no issue spending less than $4M for two goaltenders who can share the workload and bridge the gap until a true #1 is ready in the system.

 

[forty_three]

Yep, they'll have tons of money to spend. Klesla is currently at a reasonable $2.975M and he'll undoubtedly want a raise, but he can probably be had for a reasonable rate.

And with Neuvirth still under contract for another year, that's good. I don't think he or Enroth is a true number 1 in the NHL, but with where the team is right now, I've got no issue spending less than $4M for two goaltenders who can share the workload and bridge the gap until a true #1 is ready in the system.

Klesla will probably get a moderate raise (Maybe 3.5 - 4) and has Captain potential. Extra time to negotiate with him is a plus. He can be a steady hand in the midst of a rebuild.

 

[sabresfaninthesouth]

Klesla will probably get a moderate raise (Maybe 3.5 - 4) and has Captain potential. Extra time to negotiate with him is a plus. He can be a steady hand in the midst of a rebuild.

Yeah, they're running a bit short on guys who can wear the C or the A with both Ott and Vanek moving this year. Ehrhoff and Tallinder are wearing the As right now (no replacement for Ott announced yet).

Given the rumo(u)rs around Ehrhoff the last couple days, I wouldn't be surprised if he moves in the off-season. Who do you go to then? It's a pitiful looking group. I expect Klesla has a letter of some sort next year if not before this season is out.

 

[David_son]

I dont get why halak gets so much hate his acquisition was the start of the Blues turn around

 

[Forty_Sixand2]

This was a salary dump by the Caps. They will play Halak some but got Neuvy and Erat off the books for next season. Amnesty Laich and you have a lot if cash to spend on pieces. Essentially, the rest of the season is a tryout for Grabovski and Penner and the Caps will likely be able to extend them if it is a good fit.

 

[Forty_Sixand2]

I also am glad we didn't give a ton away for D. It is a need but nothing good moved today.

Neuvy was the Caps best goalie, IMO but they want to ride with Holtby? Ok I guess. Goaltending isn't the issue.

 

[Johnnydollaz89]

I dont get why halak gets so much hate his acquisition was the start of the Blues turn around

Agreed, He carried Montreal in the playoffs the year before he was dealt.

 

[Forty_Sixand2]

Three years ago and four years ago respectively.

 

[forty_three]

I dont get why halak gets so much hate his acquisition was the start of the Blues turn around

Halak is a solid NHL goalie that for some reason doesn't inspire a lot of confidence in his teammates. I would take Halak over probably 10 starters in the league.

 

[elocomotive]

TSN Trade tracker lists the deal as Neiuvirth and Klesla for Halak and a 3rd.

Solid deal by Murray, if they can sign Rusty. And they just got a few extra months to shower him with cap floor money.

FUCK!!!!

I just had my Klesla jersey ordered and there are no returns!!

 

[dash]

FUCK!!!!

I just had my Klesla jersey ordered and there are no returns!!

No worries, eloco, I would save it for when Ryan Klesla is traded to the Caps from Vancity