Jaroslav Halak and a third-round 2015 draft pick to the Capitals in exchange for goaltender Michal Neuvirth and Rostislav Klesla.

[JJFIVEOH]

It is for me, not for the players.

 

It's not for me. But in a season where wins obviously aren't important, I think it would be nice to see if Enroth can carry a full workload. Normally I would like to have a Halak or Neuvirth.

Edited March 5, 2014 by JJFIVEOH

[That Aud Smell]

Time to ride the hot hand.

[Hoss]

Elliotte Friedman @FriedgeHNIC

 

Sabres announce Klesla was in the trade too. Halak and a third in 2015 for Neuvirth and Klesla

 

I now hate the trade... Jesus.

 

I get that we had a lot of picks, but did we really need to just throw them in to trades? They still have value...

[26CornerBlitz]

@BuffaloSabres TRADE: #Sabres acquire G Michal Neuvirth & D Rostislav Klesla from @washcaps in exchange for G Jaroslav Halak & a 3rd-round pick in '15. Edited March 5, 2014 by 26CornerBlitz

[apuszczalowski]

It's not for me. But in a season where wins obviously aren't important, I think it would be nice to see if Enroth can carry a full workload. Normally I would like to have a Halak or Neuvirth.

But if wins aren't important and you want them to lose, how are they supposed to accurately evaluate Enroth to see what he has?

 

This is probably my favorite deal they made, brings in someone with upside that can play now. Neuvirth has potential and at one time was viewed as being the #1 guy in Washington. He can atleast make a good tandem with Enroth for now

[Iron Crotch]

Elliotte Friedman @FriedgeHNIC

 

Sabres announce Klesla was in the trade too. Halak and a third in 2015 for Neuvirth and Klesla

 

I now hate the trade... Jesus.

 

Once again we take on everyone's overpriced problems.

[Swedesessed]

Strange that the Sabres gave up a pick to make this deal, they must really like Neuvirth

[biodork]

Odd that they'd get another D-man. Klesla isn't bad, but do we really need another?

[TrueBlueGED]

Rostislav Klesla? What in the blue hell is this?

[nobody]

Don't like that they gave up a 3rd.

[Trettioåtta]

WTF???

 

We got another defenceman, who is a UFA and gave up a third for him??

 

Murray has had a shocker of a day

[Robviously]

Elliotte Friedman @FriedgeHNIC

 

Sabres announce Klesla was in the trade too. Halak and a third in 2015 for Neuvirth and Klesla

 

I now hate the trade... Jesus.

 

I get that we had a lot of picks, but did we really need to just throw them in to trades? They still have value...

Trade just went from OK to F'ing brainless.

[TrueBlueGED]

WTF???

 

We got another defenceman, who is a UFA and gave up a third for him??

 

Murray has had a shocker of a day

 

I'd argue this is the only part that's even slightly shocking.

[Iron Crotch]

As best as I can tell we're just eating salary for other teams. Rusty has a ~$3 million cap hit. So maybe the Caps are just trying to unload him? Since Terry's is the league's ATM we'll take his contract.

[JJFIVEOH]

Odd that they'd get another D-man. Klesla isn't bad, but do we really need another?

 

Rochester does.

[...]

The more I think about this, obviously the target was Neuvirth, and I think the goalie situation is in pretty good shape for the next season, at least. If this tandem works, then they can lock 'em both up for a few more years.

[qwksndmonster]

I'm not crazy about that, but a 3rd is a 3rd. Oh well.

[Johnny DangerFace]

Neuvirth>halak and it took a pick and cap eating

[IKnowPhysics]

Bah. Klesla. 3rd rounder 2015. Bah.

[26CornerBlitz]

SABRES ACQUIRE NEUVIRTH, KLESLA FROM CAPITALS

[nfreeman]

Strange that the Sabres gave up a pick to make this deal, they must really like Neuvirth

 

My thought exactly. This is another one of those "give TM the benefit of the doubt" moves. Clearly he sees potential in Neuvirth.

 

Odd that they'd get another D-man. Klesla isn't bad, but do we really need another?

 

He's a UFA after this season -- I'm guessing this was just a salary dump by the Capitals.

[...]

Also, yes, the Sabres aren't a playoff team, but you still need competent D men you can call up if there are injuries.

[LGR4GM]

I am trying to think if I care about losing a 2015 3rd round pick... nope don't care.

[Samson's Flow]

Klesla has a $2.975M cap hit and is an expiring UFA. I think that was the premium in order to get Nuevirth here for Halak. using Pegula's bucks and our cap room to grease the wheels a bit.

[nfreeman]

Neuvirth>halak and it took a pick and cap eating

 

What's the basis for this statement?