"John Carlson is currently playing in the final season of the eight-year, $64 million contract he signed with the Washington Capitals in 2018. The 36-year-old defender has spent his entire career with the Caps, and it doesn't appear like that's going to change heading into next year. Caps general manager Chris Patrick met with the media on Friday to discuss a variety of topics, including Carlson's future with the club."
"With Carlson on the ice at five-on-five this season, the Capitals have seen 53.8 percent of shot attempts, 51.7 percent of expected goals, 51.5 percent of scoring chances, and 50.7 percent of high-danger chances. His overall role with the team has slightly diminished, particularly with Jakob Chychrun taking over his first power-play unit responsibilities. Carlson is skating 41 seconds less of average ice time per game this season (22:53) compared to last (23:34)."
John Carlson is in the final season of an eight-year, $64 million contract signed in 2018 and has spent his entire NHL career with the Washington Capitals. Contract extension talks between Carlson and the Capitals have begun. Carlson denied any plan to retire after the 2025–26 season and continues to produce offensively, leading Capitals defensemen with 38 points (9g, 29a) in 45 games. Five-on-five team metrics are favorable with Carlson on the ice. His average ice time has decreased by 41 seconds per game. Carlson serves as an alternate captain and holds franchise records among defensemen for games, goals, assists, and points.
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