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Date: Team: Pos:
Karl Alzner - D - Capitals

Karl Alzner hasn't thought about the possibility of getting an offer sheet.

Alzner is scheduled to become a restricted free agent this summer. "That would be weird," Alzner said of the possibility of accepting an offer sheet. "Like I said, I don't know anything but [Washington]. It would be strange." Washington will almost certainly re-sign Alzner, but the Capitals are close to the salary cap and that might make the process a little more difficult.
Source: CSN Washington
May 25 - 1:27 PM
Alex Ovechkin - W - Capitals

Alex Ovechkin credits coach Adam Oates with his successful turnaround during the 2013 campaign.

"Right now I can tell to work with him, it was probably one of the biggest reason to my success this year," Ovechkin said. He was still productive in his previous two seasons, but his star among the NHL's elite players had been waning a bit. After a sluggish start to the lockout-shortened season, he emerged as a top-tier player again while recording 32 goals and 56 points in 48 games.
Source: Washington Post
May 23 - 12:56 PM
Braden Holtby - G - Capitals

Braden Holtby didn't let a shaky start to the 2013 campaign derail his confidence and at the end of the year he emerged as a solid option between the pipes and the team's undisputed starter.

He posted a 23-12-1 record, a 2.58 goals-against average, a .920 save percentage and four shutouts in 36 games. "If you're not improving every year, you're doing something wrong," said Holtby. "It was nice to get sort of a full season in, and every little experience can help if you use it the right way." He brought some stability to Washington's crease for the first time in a while and will likely be given the number one job again heading into next season.
Source: Washington Post
May 22 - 12:57 PM
Marcus Johansson - C - Capitals

Marcus Johansson will need a new contract this summer.

He is a pending restricted free agent and is coming off his entry-level deal. He skated alongside Alex Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom on Washington's top line for most of the season and coach Adam Oates praised Johansson's play down the stretch. He should get a nice bump in salary, but he'll probably have to prove himself further before he earns a substantial contract.
Source: Washington Post
May 22 - 12:46 PM
Karl Alzner - D - Capitals

Karl Alzner is a restricted free agent this summer.

He made $1.27 million last season and carried a cap hit of $1,285,000. The steady, 24-year-old defenseman will no doubt be getting a raise and given his importance to the team it will probably be a long-term deal.
Source: Washington Post
May 22 - 12:38 PM
Matt Hendricks - W - Capitals

Matt Hendricks will get offers from other teams if the Washington Capitals don't sign him to an extension before free agency opens on July 5.

He can play left wing and center, take faceoffs, block shots, hit and work on the penalty kill. "I think I've established myself more in this league," Hendricks said. "Proved I can play throughout the lineup – special teams, penalty kill, things like that. I'm pretty good at faceoffs. I think I'm just more of an established player at this level." Washington GM George McPhee praised Hendricks for his work, but it's unclear if the team wants to commit to the longer term deal that he is reportedly seeking. Hendricks hopes to be back with the Capitals though and several of his teammates want that to happen as well.
Source: Washington Times
May 21 - 8:35 AM
Wojtek Wolski - W - Capitals

Wojtek Wolski has signed with Torpedo Nizhni Novgorod of the KHL.

He wasn't utilized much by the Washington Capitals during the lockout-shortened season and was set to become an unrestricted free agent this summer. Wolski produced four goals and five assists in 27 games with the Caps.
Source: Washington Post
May 20 - 11:58 AM
Matt Hendricks - W - Capitals

Matt Hendricks' teammates are hoping the Capitals re-sign him.

Hendricks is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent after completing his two-year/$1.65 million contract. "There’s always changeover from year to year, but he’s one of those guys you’re not going to replace," Jason Chimera said. "It’s not an easy job to go out there and fight guys twice his size. He sticks up for guys on the team and brings energy when no one else has it." Hendricks had eight points, 73 penalty minutes, and 93 hits in 48 games this season.
Source: CSN Washington
May 17 - 6:22 PM
Tom Poti - D - Capitals

Tom Poti won't be back with the Washington Capitals next season, but he wants to continue playing in the NHL.

The pending unrestricted free agent said, "It's time to move on." Poti has struggled with injury for the past couple of seasons, appearing in just 37 games over that time. It may be tough for him to find interested suitors at the age of 36.
Source: Stephen Whyno on Twitter
May 16 - 5:23 PM
Alex Ovechkin - W - Capitals

The Washington Capitals have confirmed that Alex Ovechkin suffered a hairline fracture in left foot in Game 6 against the New York Rangers.

Ovechkin played in Game 7 despite the injury and in Russia's quarterfinal loss to the United States despite the ailment. He was reportedly told that he couldn't make the injury worse and that it wouldn't require surgery.
Source: Stephen Whyno on Twitter
May 16 - 3:26 PM
Alex Ovechkin - W - Capitals

According to a league source, Alex Ovechkin played Games 6 and 7 against the New York Rangers with a hairline fracture in his left foot.

The source, who had direct knowledge of the winger's injury, added that skating could not make the injury worse and that rest would be the only thing required to make it heal. Ovechkin went overseas to represent Russia at the IIHF World Championships despite the ailment.
Source: Washington Post
May 16 - 3:18 PM
Alex Ovechkin - W - Capitals

Alex Ovechkin notched a goal and an assist in Russia's quarterfinal loss against the United States on Thursday.

The Russians are now eliminated from medal contention at the IIHF World Championships following an 8-3 drubbing. Ovechkin's Capitals were knocked out of the NHL playoffs on Monday in Game 7 against the New York Rangers, so this hasn't been a very good week for the 27-year-old sniper. He enjoyed a spectacular end to the 2013 season and captured his third Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophy, but he couldn't muster much offense in the playoffs.
Source: Washington Post
May 16 - 12:37 PM
Mike Ribeiro - C - Capitals

Mike Ribeiro reiterated that he's seeking a four- or five-year contract this offseason.

The 33-year-old center is coming off a five-year, $25 million deal, and says that the length of the contract is more important to him than the money. "If I can stay in the city and retire here. It’s more about the kids. If I could stay in the city until they go to college," Ribeiro said. Ribeiro doesn't necessarily expect to make a decision before July 5, the start of free agency, though the Capitals will be in the mix if he hits the market. He had 13 goals and 36 assists this season.
Source: Puck Daddy
May 15 - 9:52 PM
Martin Erat - W - Capitals

Martin Erat dislocated his left elbow in Game 4 of the Capitals' first-round series against the Rangers.

The winger was injured in a collision with Alex Ovechkin and the Rangers' Derek Stepan. This won't be an issue heading into next season; in fact, Erat said he would've been ready for Round 2 if the Capitals had advanced. "I feel better," Erat said. "It’s kind of sad, you know, when I was getting ready to go back and I’m not going to be able to."
Source: The Washington Times
May 15 - 9:39 PM
Alex Ovechkin - W - Capitals

Alex Ovechkin said he had some "bruises" but nothing that affected his performance in the Washington Capitals' opening-round series loss to the New York Rangers.

We would've been a little surprised if Ovechkin revealed a serious injury given the news that he'll play for Russia at the IIHF World Championships immediately. Ovechkin will have to endure another season of questions about his offensive performance after scoring just one goal in seven games against the Rangers.
Source: Katie Carrera on Twitter
May 14 - 2:48 PM

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