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NHL Rumors: Oilers, Flames, Capitals
October 22, 2023 by Jim Parsons
Friedman also made a list of players to watch when it comes to possible trades. We’ve talked in previous reports about Conor Garland and Joel Armia, but he added Kevin Labanc, Andrew Peeke, and Anthony Mantha to his list as well. When it comes to Mantha, he noted that the Washington Capitals have been actively exploring trade options for the winger.
Despite their efforts, trading the 29-year-old player has proven challenging, especially due to his declining production and significant salary commitments.
7 Capitals Who Won’t Be Traded in 2023-24
October 20, 2023 by Jesse Courville-Lynch
With a slow start to their 2023-24 season, the Washington Capitals seem to be back where they were just a season ago when they ended up missing the playoffs and ultimately, had one of the worst seasons in recent franchise history. With this season lined up to be their potential bounce-back season, they will have to figure out their issues quickly and resolve them if they hope to make it back into the playoff picture. That said, here are seven Capitals players that won’t be traded during the 2023-24 season.
Capitals Should Consider Blockbuster Trade With Lightning
October 19, 2023 by Jesse Courville-Lynch
The Washington Capitals have made it clear that their goal for the 2023-24 season is to make it back into the playoff picture after coming up short last season. With a strong team both offensively and defensively, the Capitals still don’t quite have a championship-caliber roster. If their goal is to push for a Stanley Cup, they’ll need to add some extra firepower that will push them past the current Stanley Cup favorites in the Edmonton Oilers, Colorado Avalanche, Vegas Golden Knights, and Toronto Maple Leafs.