Will Ryan Leonard sign with the Capitals in the fall? How much better would the Caps be with Steven Stamkos? Mac should go after Mitch Marner - National Hockey League

The NHL off-season is always full of rumors and speculation. Fans of the Washington Capitals are wondering what moves the team should make to improve their chances of success. One area of concern is the chemistry between Alex Ovechkin and his centers. Nick Backstrom is stepping away from hockey, and Kuzy was dealt to the Hurricanes. Some suggest that the team should look for a suitable center for Ovechkin. Steven Stamkos has been mentioned as a potential target. Another name that's been brought up is Mitch Marner. He would be a great addition to the Capitals, but his high salary and cap hit would make a trade difficult to pull off. The Leafs are currently looking for help in net, and the Capitals have Darcy Kuemper and Charlie Lindgren. The cost of potentially shipping out prospects or young talent like Connor McMichael and Hendrix LaPierre would also have to be weighed. The 2024 NHL Draft is coming up soon, and it will be interesting to see what moves are made. The speculation around Macklin Celebrini being selected 1st overall by the San Jose Sharks and how that could potentially affect the Capitals is just for fun and not based on any concrete information. In terms of players, one to watch is Ryan Leonard. Despite speculation, he has stated his intention to play his sophomore season at Boston College. The Capitals value his talent and support his decision to continue developing his skills. Leonard had an outstanding freshman season, scoring 31 goals and adding 29 assists for 60 points in 41 games. As for Steven Stamkos, he's an experienced and talented left wing/center who could help bolster the Capitals' offense. He has been the all-time franchise leader in goals, points, and power-play goals for the Tampa Bay Lightning. However, it is unclear whether the Lightning will re-sign him or ask him to take a pay cut. Mitch Marner has also been mentioned as a potential target for the Capitals. He would be a great addition to the team, but a trade would be difficult to pull off due to his high salary and cap hit. The Leafs are currently looking for help in net, and the Capitals would have to weigh the cost of potentially shipping out prospects or young talent.

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