The Capitals netminder is hoping that he isn't moved at the deadline.

ARLINGTON, V.A. — For Charlie Lindgren, the Washington Capitals have become more than just his team. They're his family.

That makes this week a heavy one for the 30-year-old netminder, who has taken the league by storm with his impressive play that's propelled him from a backup netminder to a 1A starting option at the NHL level. Washington is shifting its focus to the future and is leaning toward selling going into the 2024 NHL Trade Deadline, and Lindgren's name has come up in talks.

Per reports, Lindgren is an asset with "significant value," and there is the possibility that teams could explore acquiring him to bolster their goaltending. But for Lindgren, he's tuning it all out as he hopes to remain in D.C.

"Not (thinking about it) too much," Lindgren told The Hockey News. "My name's out there, and to me, I don't put really any focus into it. I think, as you probably know, I absolutely love being here. I love being in D.C., I love where I'm at, I love the group here, I love the staff. So (being traded) is not something I think about wholeheartedly."

Given his impressive play, Lindgren has taken the reins as the Capitals' go-to for several critical matchups, and his confidence is currently at an all-time high as he gets more and more trust from the coaching staff.

Through 29 games, the sophomore has 13 wins, a .908 save percentage and three shutouts, and he is among the top netminders in goals saved above expected (4.3).

"It's been a really solid year, I feel like from the start up until now," Lindgren added.

"I think it's shifted from Charlie's a 2 to he's a platoon guy or a 1A now with his performance," general manager Brian MacLellan said. "I think as a coaching staff, they have to reward his play, and if we're winning and he's playing well, you kind of have to stick with him until he does something different... you've got to balance a competitive situation as a team and reward guys for their play, too."

That said, Lindgren is trying to keep the focus on that as March 8 approaches, and he also said that his mentality is to control what he can control.

"The things I can focus on is my effort and attitude, and really that's the only two things that I can really focus on," Lindgren said. "Because it's the two things that matter the most to me. So what I can bring to the rink every single day and what I do; it's the two things that matter to me most. Making sure I'm working on my habits and all that stuff. I can't worry about outside noise."

As for where he'll be in six days? Lindgren said he hopes it's in between the pipes wearing red. He hopes that's the case for several of his teammates, too.

"Hopefully, selfishly, I hope everyone on this team is still here after the deadline," Lindgren said.