Makes sense, would be a good fit. Any source though?

I would not agree with dropping 2 firsts

Is Backstrom really done for the whole year?

Wyd next year when he’s back?

well then they dont sign kadri as i said

yea one sec

sammi silber is the one who said it

Caps can certainly afford Kadri with Backstrom's injury. Kadri and Wilson on the same team. Oh Boy. LOL

But what would he be a year older with a tricky hip? Caps org needs to move on if they want to contend and try for cups not be loyal to one player to the detriment of the team and demanding fan base who expect playoffs and cups runs, at least as long as Ovi is here.

I like the Kadri signing but don’t need to part with two firsts when you can get a pretty good winger in FF,Gaudraeu, Nichushkin, Bura, Mikheyev, Marchmont etc…

Ok

So you're citing this article? If so, that's just Sammi speculating that Kadri would be a good fit, she's not claiming inside info that the Caps are interested in him.

Yea ik just wanted to see the fit there

No confirmation about anything any way yet. From what Backstrom, MacLellan, Lavi, and beat reporters have said though, I think there is a very good chance he at least misses all of the rest of the next regular season. Basically said that all options are on the table, but he can't do what he did this year. I think most people have taken that to mean another surgery, super long rehab, or LTIRetirement. Watching him play this year, especially in the playoffs, confirms that he can't skate anywhere close to 100% anymore. Would be really sad to see his career end like this, but would give the caps a crazy amount of room to work with this offseason, and would be better for his long-term health after hockey.

If he does go the surgery or long rehab route that just puts him out for the year, I think they will still use up all the cap space and figure it out when/if he comes back. Ovi isn't getting any younger, and there is a remarkably good set of players either available for trade or FA this year.

https://www.nbcsports.com/washington/capitals/nicklas-backstrom-headed-offseason-decisions-make-injured-hip