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As Caps’ Expectations Rise, Kuznetsov Aims to Respond
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As the Expansion Draft looms with the Seattle Kraken looking to make a splash, general manager Brian MacLellan has decisions to make, and a lot of it appears to revolve around the Russian center.
“I don t think anyone is off the table,” MacLellan said, adding the only exceptions would be Ovechkin and longtime teammate Nicklas Backstrom.
Kuznetsov’s 2020-21 campaign is one that he’d like to put behind him. Not only was it plagued by bouts of inconsistency but he missed significant time after violating COVID-19 protocols and testing positive twice. He was also scratched due to “disciplinary” reasons toward the end of the year.
The answer, according to those in the organization, is yes, though adding a few younger pieces to the mix will certainly help, the Capitals say.
“I believe that this team can still win,” coach Peter Laviolette said. “I believe that we can win rounds in the playoffs. That’s what’s disappointing and frustrating for us, is that we didn’t get it done.”
Alex Ovechkin will become a free agent this offseason, but both sides have expressed their interest in a new contract to keep him in Washington. Beyond the 35-year-old goal scorer, the Capitals should also return T.J. Oshie (34), Nicklas Backstrom (33), John Carlson (31) and Dmitry Orlov (29) as the backbone of the team.