As the Washington Capitals approach free agency on July 1st, they have numerous pending unrestricted and restricted agents needing new contracts. Notable players like Anthony Beauvillier and Taylor Raddysh are among those looking for new deals, while prospects Hendrix Lapierre and Pierrick Dube are also awaiting status. With the NHL salary cap rising significantly, players are seeking substantial raises, adding complexity to the team's contract negotiations. GM Chris Patrick indicated that although talks are ongoing, the decision-making process will consider both financial implications and opportunities for younger players.
It feels like you call an agent and he tells you, 'This is where we're at,'... But yeah, it's kind of a natural evolution a little bit.
We've talked to pretty much all of them... A lot of players are looking for significant raises because they see the cap going up.
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