Caps announce preseason schedule
The Caps just released their entire preseason schedule for next season, and here it is:
Wed. Sept. 22 at Columbus Nationwide Arena 7 p.m.
Sat. Sept. 25 at Nashville Bridgestone Arena 8 p.m.
Tues. Sept. 28 Boston Verizon Center 7 p.m.
Wed. Sept. 29 at Boston TD Garden 7 p.m.
Fri. Oct. 1 Columbus Verizon Center 7 p.m.
Sun. Oct. 3 Nashville Verizon Center 12:30 p.m.
I'll have an update on Tomas Fleischmann's contract negotiations in a bit. So check back. Here's a hint: the words "not close" will be used.
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June 21, 2010; 12:18 PM ET
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Posted by: braunt | June 21, 2010 12:36 PM | Report abuse
"Not close" could also be used to describe the response if asked if Fleischmann was a force in the playoffs.
Posted by: sl7z | June 21, 2010 12:38 PM | Report abuse
I like the phrase "rights traded."
Posted by: richmondphil | June 21, 2010 12:53 PM | Report abuse
I would like either "no negotiations" or "traded". Anything else would be a bad move.
Posted by: timmyv38 | June 21, 2010 1:00 PM | Report abuse
i like the phrase, "hit the road, bum!"
Posted by: doughless | June 21, 2010 1:01 PM | Report abuse
ditto for any coming stories regarding Semin.
Posted by: doughless | June 21, 2010 1:02 PM | Report abuse
@phil and timmy
Agreed. Trade this guy. Sign Neuvirth,Schultz and Fehr so we know what our cap space looks like.
Posted by: underpants2 | June 21, 2010 1:04 PM | Report abuse
@underpants2
Neuvirth is under contract for another year. if you are going by nhlnumbers.com saying hes an RFA that is wrong. But yes sign Schultz and Fehr.
Posted by: ThePat | June 21, 2010 1:08 PM | Report abuse
i read some rumors that the flyers may be chasing neuvirth
Posted by: _stevo | June 21, 2010 1:08 PM | Report abuse
Neuvirth is under contract for another year. if you are going by nhlnumbers.com saying hes an RFA that is wrong. But yes sign Schultz and Fehr.
Posted by: ThePat
Good to know, thanks.
Posted by: underpants2 | June 21, 2010 1:18 PM | Report abuse
Why are the Caps wasting their time trying to resign Fleishman? They have players in Hershey who are 1) stronger physically and 2) better scorers. Cut him lose or trade him quickly, like the Flyers did with UFA Ryan Parent to get fellow UFA and Nashville Predator Dan Hamhuis, before "open season" begins.
Posted by: Exile_in_Philly | June 21, 2010 1:22 PM | Report abuse
I can imagine Flash wants maybe $2.75-3.0M. There are plenty of comparables for him, players making that kind of money. The club probably wants to pay in the low 2's at best.
Posted by: tominsocal1 | June 21, 2010 1:23 PM | Report abuse
underpants - I find myself in total agreement with you. Is this a first?
Posted by: timmyv38 | June 21, 2010 1:23 PM | Report abuse
underpants - I find myself in total agreement with you. Is this a first?
Posted by: timmyv38
Shocking, I know.
Posted by: underpants2 | June 21, 2010 1:25 PM | Report abuse
Although his playoff performance was quite disappointing, I don't know how you let a guy go that has improved every year since he's been in the NHL. Flash has potential to be a 30-goal scorer, which is worth 2.5-3M he's probably demanding...just my take...
Posted by: OvyNation8888 | June 21, 2010 1:30 PM | Report abuse
how about get lost?
Posted by: casser | June 21, 2010 1:35 PM | Report abuse
Although his playoff performance was quite disappointing, I don't know how you let a guy go that has improved every year since he's been in the NHL. Flash has potential to be a 30-goal scorer, which is worth 2.5-3M he's probably demanding...just my take...
Posted by: OvyNation8888
Let him get it somewhere else.
Posted by: underpants2 | June 21, 2010 1:35 PM | Report abuse
I like the phrase "rights traded."
Posted by: richmondphil | June 21, 2010 12:53 PM | Report abuse
that would be chubby-inspiring.
Posted by: cstanton1 | June 21, 2010 1:38 PM | Report abuse
Want him gone or not (and we all pretty much want him gone), GMGM has to at least hold his rights. You cannot let a 20 goal scorer walk for nothing.
Posted by: pkendrick | June 21, 2010 1:52 PM | Report abuse
Flash can sign with Caps, ask for arbitration (after next year he becomes UFA), declare himself a RFA and sign an offer sheet (Caps can match or take comp) or sign for one year in Europe (then come back as UFA next July 1).
If we get a decent, veteran, checking line RW for his rights, I'd be happy.
Not as please as cstanton, apparently, but happy.
Posted by: tominsocal1 | June 21, 2010 2:00 PM | Report abuse
"Amid speculation the Hawks and Caps have a deal in place. Not true."
From Darren Dreger's twitter 2 hours ago. Nothing more.
Posted by: underpants2 | June 21, 2010 2:05 PM | Report abuse
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I think the words "salary arbitration" may also be come into play with reference to Mr. Fleischmann.