The Washington Capitals are facing key decisions with four pending unrestricted free agents as July 1 approaches. Anthony Beauvillier, who impressed with his versatility after being acquired mid-season, could be the most likely to return—though younger players vying for roster spots may limit that possibility. Lars Eller, a franchise legend known for his 2018 Cup-winning goal, seems likely to move on as the team prioritizes youth and an upgrade at third-line center.
Depth forwards Taylor Raddysh and Andrew Mangiapane also appear on the way out. Raddysh, despite a solid season, was scratched down the stretch, while Mangiapane’s reliable two-way play may not be enough to earn a new deal amid Washington’s prospect push. The Capitals’ offseason will be shaped by their decision to balance veteran presence with the development of young talent ready to break through.
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3 Comments
Here me out. Next year Carlson ov off the salary cap. McDavid is a free agent….👀👀👀
Love Lars and his contribution to the Cup win, but his last few years with the Caps showed he was slowing down. And this season, well, that 3rd line wasn't so great offensively. Caps need to get younger, though—can't keep holding on to aging vets with declining stats
If we can sign Beauvillier to 4×4 that would be huge. The other two can be replaced by guys in the pipeline