[Trade] Nick Jensen to the Capitals

[metaldude26]

Jensen's almost certainly going to play bottom pair, but is an upgrade on Bowey now and gives better insurance if either Carlson or Niskanen gets hurt. Not gonna be fantasy relevant although interesting to see if he can help buoy that third pair and help provide some improved results for WSH goalies.

[metaldude26]

The more interesting fallout, to me, is that Jensen was the best rental defenseman on the market. Do teams pivot to non-rentals, or do they pay for McQuaid/Lovejoy types? Washington may make out doubly good if competitors then swing at bad defensemen.

[Jouko-Pouko]

The more interesting fallout, to me, is that Jensen was the best rental defenseman on the market. Do teams pivot to non-rentals, or do they pay for McQuaid/Lovejoy types? Washington may make out doubly good if competitors then swing at bad defensemen.

Such a weak group of defenders available this year. I wonder if someone puts a bigger fish on the market just because the value should be through the roof if that happens.

[niconasr]

Such a weak group of defenders available this year. I wonder if someone puts a bigger fish on the market just because the value should be through the roof if that happens.

This is exactly why the Habs should see what the market is for Jordie Benn. He's been having a solid year quietly and could fetch a nice return if the pickings are slim. Otherwise, just keep him for the playoff push.

[Doug Glatt]

Caps probably hoping for a repeat of the Michael Kempny experience from last year. Good value.

[metaldude26]

Such a weak group of defenders available this year. I wonder if someone puts a bigger fish on the market just because the value should be through the roof if that happens.

I mean, the Hurricanes would love to find a deal to move one of their RHD but they want help now so it's more likely an off-season deal.

[DusterDave]

Such a weak group of defenders available this year. I wonder if someone puts a bigger fish on the market just because the value should be through the roof if that happens.

I’ve seen this suggested on Leafs Twitter for Jake Gardiner. Can’t say it’s bad idea.

[Dennis]

Stephen Whyno‏@SWhyno

Caps sign Nick Jensen to $10 million, 4-year extension after acquiring him hours ago.

[ericdaoust]

Wow that's a ridiculous bargain deal considering how many dmen are north of $4 million. Jensen had been playing a top-4 role in Detroit.

[chuckcouples]

The big question for the Capitals is going to be who comes out of the lineup, Orpik or Djoos. If it is Djoos, I am not sure the Capitals are any better than they were before Jensen but now they have less cap room and less assets to improve their team.

UPDATE: Jensen has replaced Djoos on the 3rd pairing for today's game. The Capitals gave up Bowey and a 2nd round pick to make their defence corps worse if they are going to keep doing that. Djoos is a better hockey player than Jensen even while playing on the off side.