Team: 2022-23 Washington Capitals

Initial Creation Date: Apr. 26, 2022

Published: Apr. 27, 2022

Salary Cap Mode: Basic

Not too sure if the value is there for the contracts/trades, but I think they are close:

I am pretty done with Sammy. I really have tried to be patient: he has so much potential, makes spectacular saves, etc -> but he is just so inconsistent. Frustrating because he can make the amazing save, but can't stop a straight-on, blueline shot. A change of scenery will really do him well.

Saw mixed reports on Husso's next contract, but a 2-3 year deal worth $4 - $5 mil sounds accurate

Improvement made on the blueline with Kulak. Could also be Murray (COL) for a slightly cheaper 3rd line LHD. Not sure how Alexeyev is developing, but have heard that he is not coming along as fast as the Caps hoped. Johansen is having a great year, so he could be an option as well. Just think we need a shutdown bottom 6 dman with suspect goaltending.

I think an improvement on the forward front is needed. Not sure if Vatrano is that improvement, but the Caps need to bring in a ~20(+) goal scorer who can lighten the load off of Ovi, Kuzy, Oshie, etc. I know a lot of Caps fans will say "we have so many young guys that need to play". This is a valid point. But I just don't see Snively, Protas, Leason, AJF being that bottom 9 "depth" scorer that the Caps need. Preferably this player would sit on the 3rd line when team is healthy, but could easily move up to 2nd line if needed.

Big problem here: this scenario leaves some big question marks for next offseason

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