According to him, the team is gearing up for an active period. With key players like Strome, Ovechkin, Wilson, Dubois, McMichael, and Oshie in their top six, there are still opportunities for improvement, especially after Oshie revealed serious back issues in April, casting doubt on his future career.
In addition to these players, emerging talents like Miroshnichenko, Lapierre, Milano, and Protas could join the lineup next season.
Friedman anticipates swift actions from general manager MacLellan. He might consider acquiring a goaltender to support Lindgren or a talented forward. Another possibility is rejuvenating the team's defense, as suggested by Maxime Truman on DansLesCoulisses.
With approximately 3.5 million dollars under the salary cap and the potential to place Backstrom's salary on LTIR next year, the Capitals have the financial flexibility needed to make these transactions.
