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Still have cap space and several pieces to trade for John Carlson (yes, Caps are in the playoffs, but he's not re-signing, GM is publicly talking about how hard he's been trying to sign him, and after letting Shattenkirk and Alzner walk last summer, they've got to be tired of giving up the best defensemen in free agency). If you're talking about contending, by getting back into the playoff picture, past Minnesota, San Jose, Chicago, and five game winning streak Colorado. Then, sure, you'll contend. Just have to make the playoffs past three other contenders and a pretty convincing upstart.
Could even make a trade with Chicago, too, who seem to be rebuilding with their last couple moves.