Washington Capitals: 2 Players Most Likely to be Traded

The NHL offseason is underway and there's been a ton of movement so far this summer. Along with mega-contracts being handed out and an expansion draft in Seattle, there's been multiple trades that will have huge impacts on the 2021-22 NHL season. Trades will continue this summer and of course into next season, so we shift our focus to the next deal for each franchise. 

Follow along as we highlight a couple of players from each team who are most likely to be traded next season. Last article we focused in on the Toronto Maple Leafs and to round out all the teams we make way to the Washington Capitals.

2 Capitals Most Likely Getting Traded Next Season:

Evgeny Kuznetsov: The 29-year-old is on his way out in Washington as the team is sick and tired of his antics on and off the ice. Capitals management has made it known they are listening to offers and making some of their own and it's only a matter of time before the center is dealt. Expect to see Kuznetsov heading west and some feel a deal to St Louis could make a ton of sense.

Draft Picks/Prospects: The Capitals will be going for it again next season and with an aging core, you can't blame them. It's likely any in-season trade involves with Kuznetsov or some top picks or prospects. The Capitals have seven draft picks for the 2022 NHL draft, and there's a very good chance they start draft day with a few less.

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