"They, like Carolina, have cap space for the future. They've got a lot of prospects, and they've got their draft picks. So for Washington, it's not really about this year. Like, they'd like to get in [the playoffs], obviously. But whatever available talent they could add in their top six, it's about this year and the future. So they're in on a bunch of different things. They'd like to make a splash."
"I think the Washington Capitals are in that category,"
Washington Capitals remain intent on adding a needle-moving top-six player before the March 6 trade deadline despite missing earlier targets. The team has been connected to Quinn Hughes and Artemi Panarin as available trade targets. The Capitals are projected to have $12.7 million in cap space at the deadline, $35.7 million in the summer, $55.9 million before 2027-28, and $63.9 million for 2028-29. The club has many prospects and draft picks to include in potential trades. Short-term salary decisions for Alex Ovechkin, John Carlson, and restricted free agent Connor McMichael could affect future cap commitments.
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