The first day of free agency is almost always a wild ride. This year it was more of a weird ride, with uncertainty over the start of next season and a flat salary cap of $81.5 million.
The Capitals first dipped their toes in the free agency pool when they signed legendary sexy goaltender Henrik Lundqvist, a completely unsurprising move that had been rumored in the days prior to the deal being struck. Their next move was a bit more of a surprise, though, because while it was known that the Caps were likely looking to add depth somewhere in the lineup, it’s doubtful anyone linked them with Penguin blueliner Justin Schultz.