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Capitals ready to trade assets from John Carlson trade for upgrade

Apr 9, 2026 @ 10:16am

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It has been a few weeks since the Washington Capitals traded John Carlson to the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for a conditional first-round pick as well as a third-round selection. With the trade a few weeks old, Capitals general manager Chris Patrick discussed trading those assets from the Carlson trade to get even more youth, […] The post Capitals ready to trade assets from John Carlson trade for upgrade appeared first on ClutchPoints.

What if Alex Ovechkin retires? Capitals GM ready for ‘offseason choose-your-own adventure book’

Apr 9, 2026 @ 9:07am

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The Washington Capitals are unlikely to make the playoffs in 2025-26. After winning the Metropolitan Division a year ago, they have regressed tremendously this year and are looking to the future. That future may not include Alex Ovechkin, whose contract with the Capitals expires at the end of this year. Capitals general manager Chris Patrick […] The post What if Alex Ovechkin retires? Capitals GM ready for ‘offseason choose-your-own adventure book’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.