caps decline

Not interested in Robertson?

I think the caps want a first rounder for dowd so idk if Robertson does it

Robertson has top-6 upside in my eyes. What if the trade is one for one but WSH gives 50% retention instead?

idk tbh I think a first for dowd is ridiculous but I think they gotta have a lot of interest in Robertson to do this

Where do I sign?

Deal!!

Leafs ain't trading niemela for chad ruhwedel

still the Caps likely decline. They believe (and reporters seem to agree) that they return a 1st for Dowd and at the moment, Robertson is not worth a 1st. retaining for more than this year, which they would have to do if they retain on Dowd, is also likely a deal breaker. They'll likely want to use their two remaining slots this year on Edmundson and Pacioretty, might want to use one on Jensen or TvR, and could be in a position to need all 3 slots next year as well with Oshie, Kuznetsov (maybe), and more expiring at the end of the year.

Niemela is a B prospect and Ruhwedel is an underrated top-6 RHDFD that can be slotted into a top-4 spot if needed.

Caps would still decline. I for one am not a fan of Robertson (mainly due to his injury track-record at such a young age). Also, I just don't see his potential being a top 6 forward. But that is just me (granted, I do not watch the Leafs often so what do I know lol)

Genuine question - he just got sent down to the AHL...can you tell me why? This doesn't have anything to do with the trade above, but just curious why (especially since Leafs fans are asking for at least a 2nd in a trade return for him)

Glad you asked; and as for what the Capitals are demanding; that's fair, as a team you would want to go get the best return possible which is potentially a 1st rounder. It was just in my eyes - I wouldn't know a team willing to give up a 1st for a top-9, regardless if he's the best depth forward in the league. As for Robertson, he does have a track record of injuries in previous years but he's been healthy for the most part this season. The truth is, the kid's got a rocket of a shot and he has shown glimpses of a top-6 sniper role. However, he hasn't gotten much opportunity (when he did, he showed up) and the coach doesn't trust him enough to keep him in the top-6 over players like Knies, Bertuzzi, etc. He's being sent back to the AHL because there's no point in having him in our bottom-6 on a checking role. I believe he needs a change of scenery and a legit attempt at a top-6 line.