Based on Tarik El Bashirs The Athletic article

Équipe: 2021-22 Capitals de Washington

Date de création initiale: 15 juill. 2021

Publié: 15 juill. 2021

Mode - plafond salarial: Basique

Source: https://theathletic.com/2706889/2021/07/15/alex-ovechkins-contract-ryan-suter-buzz-what-im-hearing-about-the-capitals-offseason/

1. Seems like the motivation to trade Kuznetsov has softened. TEB mentions that the Caps aren't going to just make a move out of frustration, so I don't think teams are going to offer a package that GMBM would accept.

2. Ovi not signed until after the expansion draft, as expected. There's precedent with the Caps doing this, with Oshie not signing his new contract until after the Vegas expansion draft was done.

3. Team wants to get younger, but could take a peek at Suter if the price is right. Would only make sense if Seattle were to take Dillon in the expansion draft. Fehervary should get regular NHL minutes.

4. Michael Raffl could be an option to sign back with the team as a depth forward. Price is again the biggest factor here, since he fit in pretty well after being acquired at the TDL.

5. Kempny and Malenstyn, who missed the entire 2021 season, should be ready for training camp. Kempny might get a shot at a regular spot in the lineup, but his health and level of play are going to be a question mark.