Capitals: Pending Free Agent Digest, Who to sign and who to let walk?

By David Trice | Jan 20, 2020

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 13: Nicklas Backstrom #19 of the Washington Capitals looks on during the pre-game skate before a game against the Carolina Hurricanes at Capital One Arena on January 13, 2020 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/NHLI via Getty Images) /

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COLUMBUS, OH – DECEMBER 16: Travis Boyd #72 of the Washington Capitals skates against the Columbus Blue Jackets on December 16, 2019 at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/NHLI via Getty Images) /

Travis Boyd – C/RW (age: 26)

2019-2020 NHL Stats: 19 GP, 2G, 6A, +7, 2 PIM

Travis Boyd saved the Washington Capitals early in the season when dealing with the missing personnel. He came into the training camp having to prove he deserved a chance at the last forward on the roster. His ability to create offensive opportunities helped push him into the roster.

While he hasn’t gotten the best chance to get in the lineup lately, as he has been a healthy scratch over the last eight games. Boyd will most likely continue to man the first reserve role, for when he is needed for an injury or perhaps if someone else on the bottom six needs a night off.

Boyd has definitely earned a shot at the roster on a more regular basis, but with a team like the Capitals as a perennial contender it will mean the Capitals letting another regular roster spot open up by letting someone else go. Unless the team were to trade someone in the bottom six or they didn’t bring back Brendan Leipsic would be the only way he is brought back.

Current Contract: $800,000

Projected Cap Hit: $800,000 (NHL)

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