The Washington Capitals are not expected to significantly overhaul their roster this summer. General manager Chris Patrick is seeking to fill specific gaps highlighted by the team's second-round playoff exit, particularly the third-line center position, likely vacated by veteran Lars Eller. Although Eller was seen as a stabilizing acquisition, his performance fell short, reflected in limited ice time and points. Looking ahead, Patrick emphasized exploring both internal youth options and the external market to enhance the team's lineup.
"I think we were aggressive in getting Lars... I know it didn't end the way any of us would have hoped, but I thought for the most part, he did bring some stability to that position."
"Going into next year, I think that's definitely an area that we need to look at to find ways to improve... We have both internally, some options with some younger players in our system, and we'll also see what else is out there externally."
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