Just in case you were under a rock yesterday.

Wyshynski called it “another Jedi mind trick from Steve Yzerman.”

Ah that sweet sweet praise from the guy that Red Wings fans don’t really like anyway. Kulfan does a good job collecting the various opinions.

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Essentially, the Caps are paying out assets to save some money long term. Still, trading Vrana and a pick for Mantha seems a bit steep. Mantha does three additional years of control at $5.7 million, whereas Vrana is set to become an RFA after this season.