Washington Capitals: Top 5 Offseason Predictions

The offseason began much sooner for the Washington Capitals than both the team and their fans would’ve liked. But this early exit doesn’t mean things are silent among heated discussion with the people in Washington on what the local hockey team should do.

The Washington Capitals and their general manager Brian MacLellan have some important decisions they have to make if they want to get back to Stanley Cup glory in 2020. What happens over the course of the next three months will have a great impact on if they can achieve that goal.

Will Braden Holtby or Nicklas Backstrom, both entering next season in the last year of their contracts, get a new deal this summer? If not both, then which one?

What does the future hold for Andre Burakovsky?

Will Brooks Orpik retire? Or will his leadership and popularity among teammates give him motivation to give it one more run?

Does Jakub Vrana get a pay raise? Plus a surprise prediction at the end.

Stars and Sticks got out their crystal ball to dish out five predictions on what we believe the Capitals will do this offseason. No matter if you agree or disagree with what’s predicted we’d love to hear what your five offseason predictions are.