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Winnik traded to Washington

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The Washington Capitals have acquired forward Daniel Winnik and a fifth-round selection in the 2016 NHL Draft (Anaheim?s selection, previously acquired by Toronto) from the Toronto Maple Leafs in exchange for forward Brooks Laich, defenseman Connor Carrick and a second-round selection in the 2016 NHL Draft, senior vice president and general manager Brian MacLellan announced today.
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http://capitalstoday.monumentalnetwork.com/2016/02/28/capitals-acquire-daniel-winnik-from-toronto
Everyone wake up!
 
a draft pick in this year! yay!

Winnik is now responsible for two 2nd rounders in this draft (the other from Pittsburgh)
 
I haven't followed Laich the last couple years, but beyond being overpaid he's still a half decent third line player, no? His contact is up next year, just wondering if he'll bring back a second or third round pick next deadline?
 
Potvin29 said:
Carrick is a 21 year old defenseman with 25 points in 46 games in the AHL this season.  He had 42 in 73 games a year ago.
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Right handed shot too, which the Leafs lack in their system. Likely a depth guy.
 
This is a pleasant surprise. I really didn't think Winnik would be moved until next year, and another second this year is great.
 
CarltonTheBear said:
Potvin29 said:
Carrick is a 21 year old defenseman with 25 points in 46 games in the AHL this season.  He had 42 in 73 games a year ago.
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Right handed shot too, which the Leafs lack in their system. Likely a depth guy.
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I'm kind of shocked they were able to get him.  Taking on Laich's deal must have been that important to Washington.
 
Winnik was solid as a Leaf last season, but his play this year has been very underwhelming. It's a little surprising as you'd think he'd be someone who might have thrived in a Babcock-system. I'd imagine eating Laich's contract had just as much to do with getting the 2nd rounder as Winnik did. Still a really good trade.
 
Also, Laich fills the gap left by Dion Phaneuf for a Leaf with a semi-famous significant other which was a loss I was keenly feeling. 
 
CarltonTheBear said:
Winnik was solid as a Leaf last season, but his play this year has been very underwhelming. It's a little surprising as you'd think he'd be someone who might have thrived in a Babcock-system. I'd imagine eating Laich's contract had just as much to do with getting the 2nd rounder as Winnik did. Still a really good trade.
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He had a bad lower body injury earlier in the year. It's been mentioned several times that it's hurt his mobility all season.

It's kind of amazing that they netted a 2nd rounder and decent prospect for adding only $2.25 million in salary.
 
Solid return for Winnik getting another 2nd rounder and a RH shot prospect d-man. Curious to see if the Leafs flip Laich tomorrow, release him after the season or keep him around until next years deadline? He was a very good player in his prime, but has fallen off a cliff production-wise the past few years. On the plus side get ready for some Julianne Hough sightings around town!  ;)
 
Patrick said:
He had a bad lower body injury earlier in the year. It's been mentioned several times that it's hurt his mobility all season.
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He missed a tiny bit of time for it in November. If it was that serious the team would have done something about it.
 
Crake said:
His contact is up next year, just wondering if he'll bring back a second or third round pick next deadline?
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Don't know how high the pick will be, but he'll definitely be flippable at the deadline next year. Leafs will be able to eat some of his cap hit too if need be. His possession numbers were still decent this year, and he's generally considered a high-character guy.
 
This seems like a bit of a steal. Caps must've been pretty eager to shed Laich and get Winnik.
 
Eep. Just imagine being in Washington and everything good they've got going on and being told you get to spend the next month playing for no stakes.
 
Connor Carrick
http://www.hockeysfuture.com/prospects/connor-carrick/

Carrick lacks size (5?11, 185 pounds), but he more than makes up for it with his skating and offensive ability. He shows great confidence carrying the puck and attacks the offensive zone, jumping into the rush and creating opportunities. Though he is undersized for a defenseman, he shows competency in his own zone despite facing physical challenges. His shot and ability to quarterback the power play are what make him most valuable and he has the skill set to be very good as an offensive defenseman on the NHL level.
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