The Washington Capitals’ offseason started much earlier than anyone would have liked, and so has the free agency discussion. The Caps have nine free agents to either resign or say farewell to, and there’s only one certainty in this situation: not all of them can stay. The organization also has to keep potential trades and the tight salary cap situation in mind when making these decisions.
So what is the likelihood that each of the nine free agents returns for the 2019-2020 season? Let’s take a look...
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Expiring Contract: 2 years, $650,000
Arbitration Eligible: Yes
It would be very surprising if the Capitals don’t extend Christian Djoos a qualifying offer this offseason.