Caps need to make a trade

Failing that, they (obviously) need to waive Stephenson and Boyd. That leaves them with only 21 on the roster, but after a few weeks they'd have enough space banked to send guys up and down as replacements, and Stephenson and Boyd's cap hits are fully buriable.

Sharks will trade you a 3rd round pick for Copley.

Not super up to speed with the Caps' cap situation, but they are definitely gonna lose either Backstrom or Holtby next year, aren't they?

Holtby - yes, Backstrom - no.