"When trade talks surrounding the Washington Capitals picked up after they moved Nic Dowd to Vegas, some around the club wondered if they were in on something big that could've involved forward Connor McMichael."
"McMichael is currently playing the final season of the two-year, $4.2 million bridge contract he signed with the Capitals as a restricted free agent in 2024. He is due for a sizable raise on that deal, with AFP Analytics projecting his next contract to be for around four years at a $6.4 million cap hit."
"According to PuckPedia, the Capitals are set to have $36.6 million in cap space in the offseason, which would be plenty to fit a McMichael extension and continue adding to the roster."
The Washington Capitals reportedly considered trading forward Connor McMichael following their deadline acquisition of Nic Dowd from Vegas. McMichael, 25, is in the final year of a two-year, $4.2 million contract and will require a significant raise, with projections around $6.4 million annually on a four-year deal. Despite a strong recent performance against Calgary with two goals, McMichael remains below his career-best 27-goal pace from last season. The Capitals have $36.6 million in projected offseason cap space, sufficient to retain McMichael while continuing roster improvements. His name has previously surfaced in trade discussions, including potential Vancouver Canucks negotiations involving Quinn Hughes.
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