"I think it's unlikely Carlson gets dealt because Washington wants to remain in the race and doesn't want to take away from the team. But with Carlson a pending UFA, it won't stop teams from calling on him, and I believe some have. I think it would have to be a really good offer to get Washington's attention, though."
"Carlson is currently playing in the final season of the eight-year, $64 million contract he signed with the Washington Capitals in 2018. He has spent his entire career with the Caps, and, per the club's general manager, Chris Patrick, the parties began extension talks earlier this season."
"The two-time NHL All-Star is still an effective and very productive defenseman, recording 46 points (10g, 36a) through 55 games this year. Once he hits the 50-point mark this season, he'll have done so for three straight campaigns."
The Washington Capitals are fielding trade calls regarding alternate captain John Carlson from interested teams, according to Pierre LeBrun's reporting. Carlson, 36, is in the final year of his contract and set to become an unrestricted free agent in July. Currently sidelined with a lower-body injury, Carlson remains a productive defenseman with 46 points through 55 games this season. While teams are inquiring about his availability, a trade is considered unlikely because Washington wants to maintain its competitive position. The Capitals and Carlson have already begun extension discussions earlier this season. Any deal would require an exceptionally strong offer to capture Washington's attention.
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