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Four Things The Caps Must Address For Next Season

The Washington Capitals will have to address these a number of things this summer via trade or free agency if they want to make a run at the Stanley Cup in 2026-27.
ByJohn Murray|
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Feb 13, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery (L) talks with referee Garrett Rank (7) during a stoppage in play against the Colorado Avalanche in the third period at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
Feb 13, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery (L) talks with referee Garrett Rank (7) during a stoppage in play against the Colorado Avalanche in the third period at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images | Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
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A Top Four Defensemen

... or two. The Capitals need a right-shot defenseman and powerplay QB. Hey, John Carlson will be a free agent! I think there’s a real shot the Caps could resign Carlson this summer. Carlson is right-handed, is a pillar in the community and a franchise legend. Maybe that’s just wishful thinking. The Caps may decide to pursue some other options, like Darren Raddysh, Rasmus Anderson, or Jacob Trouba. With Rasmus Sandin most likely out to start next season as he recovers from knee surgery**, it wouldn’t hurt to find a second D-man. Logan Stanley would be a HUGE option if the Sabres don’t resign him. I can see the Caps going for a lesser known, more affordable, but reliable and steady rearguard like Mario Ferraro from San Jose.

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Apr 26, 2026; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Darren Raddysh (43) plays the puck against the Montreal Canadiens during the third period in game four of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images | David Kirouac-Imagn Images
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