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3 players that won’t be back next season for Washington Capitals

By Michael Marzzacco

Vitek Vanecek, Washington Capitals Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
Vitek Vanecek, Washington Capitals Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports /
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The Washington Capitals have some big decisions to make. Things became a bit more crystal clear about what they’ve had to do over the last month.

We first learned Tom Wilson will be out an extended period of time so the Caps need a top six right winger. That’s not all.

We also learned Nicklas Backstrom will be out for an indefinite amount of time due to hip surgery. Now the Caps need not just a top six right winger but also a top six center. As good as Connor McMichael is, he’s more ready for a bottom six role than a top six.

Alex Ovechkin, Evgeny Kuznetsov, Justin Schultz, Washington Capitals Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports
Alex Ovechkin, Evgeny Kuznetsov, Justin Schultz, Washington Capitals Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports /

#3 Justin Schultz

It’s pretty certain that Justin Schultz will not be back with the Caps next season. They’re now looking to spend money on a forward and a veteran goaltender and now have a little bit to spend. Even though they have more money than what we originally anticipated, it’s not worth it to re-sign Justin Shultz.

He had a four million cap hit next season and will be an unrestricted free agent. He had four goals and 19 assists for 23 points last season in 74 games. As good as he was winning multiple Cups with the Pittsburgh Penguins, he was OK during his time with the Caps.

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