Amid all the discussion [of the Washington Capitals' off-season plans], one of the more popular...

Amid all the discussion [of the Washington Capitals' off-season plans], one of the more popular names thrown around is Anton Volchenkov [...], the 28-year-old stay-at-home defenseman who has spent his NHL career to this point with the Ottawa Senators. But is Volchenkov the answer? Well, that depends on the question.

David M. Getz of Japers' Rink, in his piece examining whether or not Ottawa Senators unrestricted free agent defenceman Anton Volchenkov is a solution for the Washington Capitals.

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doesn’t really match their playing style, does he? The Caps play a hugely offensively-slanted game, and Android is a shot blocking machine that probably wouldn’t mesh too well with that kind of style.

by Stadtfeld on May 6, 2010 8:57 PM EDT reply actions

gentlemen...

Methinks the A-train has left the station… Which leaves us with zero remaining trains…

by High Priest of Alfie on May 6, 2010 10:23 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

I think the Sens should just trade the rights to the Caps

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by Alexander Calloway on May 7, 2010 4:10 PM EDT reply actions

But will they want to give anything up for them?

I mean… is anyone really going to compete with them at a price tag of over $5M? And are any situations as friendly: Great young team; lots of Russians; most dynamic player in the league; Stanley Cup contenders. Sounds like an attractive destination!

I suppose a conditional second- or third-round pick might not be much to give up to make sure you get the guy you want, but it’s more than… well… free.

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by Peter Raaymakers on May 7, 2010 5:48 PM EDT up reply actions