Editorials

LAS VEGAS, NV - JUNE 07: Marc-Andre Fleury #29 of the Vegas Golden Knights blocks a shot by Jay Beagle #83 of the Washington Capitals as Nate Schmidt #88 of the Golden Knights defends in the second period of Game Five of the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Final at T-Mobile Arena on June 7, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Capitals defeated the Golden Knights 4-3. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Washington Capitals: A strong salute to Jay Beagle

Washington Capitals: Devante Smith-Pelly stays put

Washington Capitals: The curious case of Devante Smith-Pelly

Washington Capitals: Tom Wilson deserves nice deal

WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 04: John Carlson #74 of the Washington Capitals plays against the Vegas Golden Knights during Game Four of the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Final at Capital One Arena on June 4, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/NHLI via Getty Images)

Washington Capitals: John Carlson signs winning deal

LAS VEGAS, NV - JUNE 07: Brooks Orpik #44 of the Washington Capitals celebrates with the Stanley Cup after his team defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 4-3 in Game Five of the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Final at T-Mobile Arena on June 7, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Capitals won the series four games to one. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/NHLI via Getty Images)

Washington Capitals: Brooks Orpik, Philipp Grubauer move to Colorado

LAS VEGAS, NV - JUNE 07: Jay Beagle #83 of the Washington Capitals carries the puck against the Vegas Golden Knights during the second period in Game Five of the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Final at T-Mobile Arena on June 7, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Capitals defeated the Golden Knights 4-3. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Washington Capitals: The case for keeping Jay Beagle

LAS VEGAS, NV - JUNE 07: Head coach Barry Trotz carries the Stanley Cup in celebration after his team defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 4-3 in Game Five of the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Final at the T-Mobile Arena on June 7, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Washington Capitals: Barry Trotz worthy of extension

WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 12: Washington Capitals defenseman Brooks Orpik (44) takes a selfie with Alex Ovechkin (8) and thousands of fans during the Parade for the Stanley Cup Champion Washington Capitals. (Photo by Jonathan Newton/The Washington Post via Getty Images)

Washington Capitals: Alex Ovechkin forever loved in DC

LAS VEGAS, NV - JUNE 07: John Carlson #74 of the Washington Capitals and Pierre-Edouard Bellemare #41 of the Vegas Golden Knights shake hands after Game Five of the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Final at T-Mobile Arena on June 7, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Capitals defeated the Golden Knights 4-3 and won the series four games to one. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Washington Capitals: John Carlson must stay

WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 12:Washington Capitals defenseman Brooks Orpik (44) places his daughter Brooklyn, 1, into the Stanley Cup before the start of a parade on Tuesday, June 12, 2018, in honor of the team winning the NHL Stanley Cup.(Photo by Jonathan Newton/The Washington Post via Getty Images)

Washington Capitals: Brooks Orpik deserves a hand

WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 12: Alex Ovechkin of the NHL champion Washington Capitals holds up the Stanley Cup during a victory parade along Constitution Avenue on June 12, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Alex Brandon - Pool/Getty Images)

Washington Capitals: Stanley Cup worth long celebration

Nov 3, 2016; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Capitals right wing T.J. Oshie (77) talks with Capitals defenseman John Carlson (74) during a timeout against the Winnipeg Jets in the second period at Verizon Center. The Capitals won 4-3 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Capitals re-sign T.J. Oshie: Fans React

Apr 29, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; A general view towels in the stands prior to game two of the second round of the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Washington Capitals at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Capitals 2017-18 Schedule: Dates to Circle

Oct 29, 2016; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Washington Capitals defenseman Nate Schmidt (88) warms up against the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Arena. the Washington Capitals won 5-2. Mandatory Credit: Anne-Marie Sorvin-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Capitals: Losing Nate Schmidt will haunt team

Apr 13, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson (43) celebrates while leaving the ice after scoring the game winning goal in overtime against the Toronto Maple Leafs in game one of the first round of the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Verizon Center. The Capitals won 3-2 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Capitals 2016-17 Season Review: Tom Wilson

May 8, 2017; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Washington Capitals right wing Justin Williams (14) carries the puck against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the first period in game six of the second round of the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs at PPG PAINTS Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Capitals 2016-17 Season Review: Justin Williams

May 3, 2017; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Washington Capitals defenseman Nate Schmidt (88) skates with the puck against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the first period in game four of the second round of the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the PPG PAINTS Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Capitals cannot afford to lose Nate Schmidt

Washington Capitals: Expansion draft protected list predictions

Dec 1, 2016; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Capitals center Jakub Vrana (13) takes to the ice prior to the second period against the New York Islanders at Verizon Center. The Islanders won 3-0. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Capitals 2017 Season Review: Jakub Vrana

Jun 13, 2017; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Marc-Andre Fleury (29) carries the Stanley Cup onto the field before the Pittsburgh Pirates play the Colorado Rockies at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Marc-Andre Fleury complicates Washington Capitals’ expansion draft strategy

May 3, 2017; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Washington Capitals defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk (22) moves the puck against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the second period in game four of the second round of the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the PPG PAINTS Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Capitals 2017 Season Review: Kevin Shattenkirk

Oct 29, 2016; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Washington Capitals defenseman Nate Schmidt (88) warms up against the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Arena. the Washington Capitals won 5-2. Mandatory Credit: Anne-Marie Sorvin-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Capitals 2017 Season Review: Nate Schmidt

Mar 28, 2017; Saint Paul, MN, USA; Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates his goal against the Minnesota Wild at Xcel Energy Center. The Capitals defeated the Wild 5-4 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Capitals 2017 Season Review: Alex Ovechkin

Mar 28, 2017; Saint Paul, MN, USA; Washington Capitals forward T.J. Oshie (77) against the Minnesota Wild at Xcel Energy Center. The Capitals defeated the Wild 5-4 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Capitals 2017 Season Review: T.J. Oshie

Mar 28, 2017; Saint Paul, MN, USA; Washington Capitals defenseman Brooks Orpik (44) against the Minnesota Wild at Xcel Energy Center. The Capitals defeated the Wild 5-4 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Capitals 2017 Season Review: Brooks Orpik

Nov 12, 2016; Raleigh, NC, USA; Washington Capitals defensemen Dmitry Orlov (9) skates with the puck against the Carolina Hurricanes at PNC Arena. The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Washington Capitals forward 5-1. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Capitals 2017 Season Review: Dmitry Orlov

May 10, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; A general view of Verizon Center prior to game seven of the second round of the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs between the Washington Capitals and the Pittsburgh Penguins. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Capitals should trade for Ilya Kovalchuk