Henrik Lundqvist (Caps Outsider)
Having goaltender Henrik Lundqvist on the roster, even for a year, wasn’t in the Capitals’ plans, but the opportunity popped up out of nowhere. The 38-year old goaltender had a final season remaining on his contract with the New York Rangers, while the Caps, who were expecting to lose Braden Holtby to free agency, were set to lean on youngster Ilya Samsonov, with Pheonix Copley as a backup.
Then the Rangers, who finished second-to-last place in the Metropolitan Division, decided to shred salary, buying out the future Hall of Famer.