Tough decisions this summer for Brian Maclellan. Alex Ovechkin on missing the playoffs. Is Charlie Lindgren the best option as backup goalie?

In this edition of Locked on Capitals Dan talks about the tough decisions that lie ahead for Capitals GM Brian Maclellan. This team has missed the playoffs for the first time since 2014. How does Mac plan on getting this team back on the tracks. According to Mike Vogel: "I’d pay close attention to MacLellan’s words on exit day, the day the Caps clean out their lockers, speak to media and sift through the rubble of a season gone awry. MacLellan is arguably the League’s most candid GM, and he isn’t shy about sharing his shopping list every spring when the offseason gets underway. Personnel plans in the hockey operations department are already well underway, and a host of possibilities and potential moves and paths to take this summer are already being discussed. When he took over this job nine years ago next month, MacLellan spoke of the need to add to the team’s defense. A month or so later, Brooks Orpik and Matt Niskanen were in the fold. MacLellan generally sets his objectives and then sets about achieving them, and I wouldn’t expect this summer to be any different.But yes, my sense is that the Caps are in for a big summer with some big moves.

Later Dan talks about Alex Ovechkin and missing the playoffs. Ovi is 37 years old and he has plans on winning more Stanley Cups while he's here. How do the Capitals plan on doing that?

In the last segment Dan talks about Charlie Lindgren and if they have a better option as backup goalie in Hunter Shepard. Chalie hasn't had a great season, should Mac see if there's a more viable option elsewhere?

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