Rumors

Team: 2023-24 Washington Capitals

Initial Creation Date: Apr. 17, 2023

Published: Apr. 17, 2023

Salary Cap Mode: Basic

1 )Kuzy hired an entirely new agency while still having 2 years left on his deal. Reason being he wants out of Washington ASAP and this group and the GM are doing everything possible to get a deal done. Big issue was a M-NCT but word is he's more than willing to wave to get out. (obviously within reason)

2) Capitals will be looking closely at what happens in Hershey during their playoff run. Big questions would be McMichael's consistency and Lapierre's maturity. If either shows a good bit of promise they'll likely use them at "2c/3c" next season. Protas will be the "band aid" fix if either cant find their way. Protas is more than able but is a much better wing than center due to foot speed. Smart player and plays a solid 200 ft game but he's not very quick. 3c will be addressed after Hershey's run imo.

3) Defense and goaltending. Sounds like they are completely satisfied going forward with the group they have.

4) Sounds like they are 50/50 on moving Mantha. Depends on the new coaching staff. He doesn't want to leave and hired a mental health coach to help him figure out some of his issues. That being said /how i interrupted this .. Mantha will be moved if we can get value for him. i don't see them moving picks to dump him.

5) Goal is to get "younger". Im not sure if there is a ton of young high end talent that will be easy / cheap to obtain so that means in house options. Frank looks great. McM / Lapp as stated earlier and Snively (looks awesome like a sheary 2.0 type) I would offer something along the lines of Sonny Lapp + 2024 + 2025 2nd for Debrincat. Sens get a really solid roster player. Solid C prospect and picks. his cap hit will be high and idk if i wanna waste the assets at this point.


When its all said and done they will have enough room for Oshie when/if he comes back.

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