Less than 24 hours after that statement, MacLellan acquired his second mobile Czech defenseman of the week, and with the trade deadline still five days away, the Capitals might not be done dealing. Even with the limited salary cap space, a trade partner could retain up to half of a player’s roster in a deal. After adding two defensemen, the Capitals’ only logical move left would be to add a veteran winger. Asked about a reunion with Detroit’s Mike Green, a blue line staple in Washington for 10 years, a Capitals source balked. Even if the team reconciled concerns of compromising the future, the Capitals lack much to offer in terms of prospects.

Source: Washington Post February 21, 2018 20:55 UTC