The Stanley Cup champion Washington Capitals have various pieces they could have to fight for in free agency come July 1. Among those names is Michal Kempny, who went from the Chicago Blackhawks to the Capitals in a midseason trade during the most recent campaign, then played well en route to a championship.
A report Monday from noted hockey reporter Pierre LeBrun indicates Kempny is garnering more than simply the Capitals’ interest:
Michal Kempny’s strong playoffs with the Cup champions translating into lots of interest, 7-8 teams have already called for the UFA blue-liner. The Capitals also remain in the mix and are the only team, of course, who can sign him now before the market opens Sunday
— Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) June 25, 2018
According to Washington Post reporter Isabelle Khurshudyan, the Capitals have made sure their collective voice is heard by Kempny and his agent:
Today’s Michal Kempny update: MacLellan and his agent had good discussions today.