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Washington Capitals: 5 Things they Must Do this Offseason

ByMichael Marzzacco|
WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 24: Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates with Tom Wilson (43) after his first period goal against the Carolina Hurricanes during game seven of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. (Photo by Jonathan Newton / The Washington Post via Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 24: Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates with Tom Wilson (43) after his first period goal against the Carolina Hurricanes during game seven of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. (Photo by Jonathan Newton / The Washington Post via Getty Images)
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WASHINGTON, DC – APRIL 24: Washington Capitals goaltender Braden Holtby (70) stands on the ice as the national anthem is player before the game against the Carolina Hurricanes on April 24, 2019, at the Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. (Photo by Mark Goldman/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC – APRIL 24: Washington Capitals goaltender Braden Holtby (70) stands on the ice as the national anthem is player before the game against the Carolina Hurricanes on April 24, 2019, at the Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. (Photo by Mark Goldman/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Now that the 2019 Stanley Cup Finals is underway, it’s inevitable that the Washington Capitals will have some big decisions to make since they aren’t playing for the prize this year.

The NHL Draft is coming up shortly after the Stanley Cup and NHL Awards hoopla. That will take place on Friday June 21st and end on Saturday the 22nd in Vancouver. The Capitals hold the 25th pick. What kind of a player do the Capitals need to draft this year?

As for the unrestricted (UFA) and restricted free agents (RFA), there’s a few players listed that the Capitals need to keep. Not doing so would be a massive risk for the future of the organization.

What exactly do the Capitals need to invest in for their future? What type of player should they select at 25th for the NHL Draft? What should they do for Jakub Vrana’s contract? Bridge deal or a long term?

Some contracts are coming to an end when next season expires. Who should they try to figure plans out for to extend a contract? Finally, how should the players get ready for next season with a longer offseason?

These questions will be answered and if the Capitals follow these suggestions don’t be surprised to see them back in the Stanley Cup Final one year from now.

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