The Washington Capitals expected to have a quiet Canada Day. Except for signing Nic Dowd, they did. But, as the major free agents shifted, where does this leave the Caps going into the season ahead?
Washington is just fine. Although they are not the odds-on favorite to repeat as Stanley Cup champions, the Caps remain on the elite-level of Eastern Conference teams.
The Pittsburgh Penguins and Philadelphia Flyers are their toughest Metropolitan Division competition. Outside the division, the Boston Bruins and Toronto Maple Leafs are the best teams on paper. Do not discount, if the Caps repeat as Eastern champs, what Vegas has.