Brooks Laich: An upgrade on Drew Stafford that could be had from Washington if they're looking for defensive help.

To Washington: Lydman+Stafford

To Buffalo: Laich + prospect + pick

Laich is a physical player, who draws penalties, drives hard to the net, scores in the playoffs, and puts up more points than Stafford.

He's not the best fighter, but he's not afraid to stand up to much larger players.

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Wheelhouse

I doubt the Caps would do that.

Why not? They need better defenseman, and Lydman is a big, physical player that will play in the top 4 for Washington.

They'll still have a ton of offense.

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Wheelhouse

I think the Caps are going to ride out the season like it is, Ovechkin is scoring at ridiculous rates, and Nackstrom and Semin are also contributing very well.

That team is clickin and they don't want to mess with it, they've won 14 straight so something is right for them.

I'd love it though.

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Exactly. I don't think Washington wants to mess with their chemistry right now.

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FIGHTER OF THE NIGHTMAN

"on the ice now for buffalo, looking for the pass, and gets it, afinogenov, couldnt get the shot away, now HE DOES, HE SCORES!!!! HOLY MACKEREL ROLE THE HIGH LIGHT FILM, MAXIM AFINOGENOV, WHAT A MOVE!!!!.... thats not fair... that was unbelievable"
-R.J. and Lorenz

I like him a lot, but so do the Caps, if he gets traded this year...I'll eat a microphone....

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"She's like plan C after an 18 pack"

Squanto 7/27/2010

Laich is a glue guy that the Caps won't be moving.

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