The Capitals have remodeled their pool quickly, with quality at the top and, finally, depth into the double digits.
They helped broker the trade between the Avalanche and Hurricanes because by doing so they could get a third-round draft pick ...
The NHL-leading Capitals signed Thompson on Monday to a six-year deal worth $35.1 million. He’ll count $5.85 million against the salary cap when it kicks in next season through 2030-31.