"With as many teams in the mix right now playoff-wise as there are, I think teams are very much trying to figure out their timing and what they need to do and when they want to do it, and then how aggressive they get or do they stand pat. For us, we view our biggest need as a higher-end skilled winger, and those aren't always available at the deadline. We're gonna keep trying to pursue those guys if they're out there."
"I've said this in the past, it's not necessarily harder for us, but we have a group of prospects that we really like that a lot of teams really like,"
"Yeah, definitely actively pursuing an addition,"
The Washington Capitals sit outside the Eastern Conference playoff picture and face a markedly different situation than last season. The team intends to actively pursue a higher-end skilled winger at the trade deadline to boost scoring and depth. High-end wingers are often scarce at the deadline, which may limit options and require aggressive pursuit when available. The club intends to protect its top prospects, making players such as Cole Hutson, Ilya Protas, and Andrew Cristall unlikely trade targets. Timing and other teams' decisions will shape how aggressive the Capitals become before the deadline.
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