Typical Caps Fan
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Connor McMichael is lighting the OHL up, and I think he's fixed to take a C spot in Washington come fall 2021. I think the Caps leave Eller exposed in June 2021, and he's possibly snatched up by Seattle. If so, that leaves a clear path for McMichael to take over 3C and compete for 2C by year's end.
Protas could end up being a 3/4C by then as well, as he is doing very well and was a pleasant surprise in camp this year.
Alex squared will most certainly be in the top 6 D within a year or two on the Caps. Trade Jensen and Kempny to make room for Alex and Fehérváry.
The Caps at that point will have a young talented defense with a lot of ELC to make cap room for Sammy, Ovi and Vrana.
Fall 2021 defensive pairings could end up being:
Siegs-Carlson
Orlov-Fehérváry
Alex-Gudas (preferably)
3/6 still on ELC. Young stud paired with a talented veteran in the setup I have. Sounds good to me!