Clayton Keller and Nick Schmaltz are a couple of names that could provide a major boost to the Capitals.

The Washington Capitals have work to do and changes to make this offseason, and some answers could be waiting in the desert with the Arizona Coyotes.

Arizona's future is in flux right now with the city of Tempe voting against plans for a new arena, and the franchise appears to be headed for a sale and relocation. With the Coyotes' future in flux, several members of the team are wondering what the direction of the franchise is, including star winger Clayton Keller.

Keller's agents reportedly met with the team this past week to get more clarity on where things are headed, and though there's no trade request in at this time, one has to wonder if he'll be on the move sooner rather than later.

Keller is coming off a breakout season that saw him register 37 goals and 49 assists for 86 points in 82 games. He is known for his speed and hockey IQ, and he can make crafty plays on the fly, finish his chances with his wicked shot and play numerous roles. Though the 5-10, 178-pound winger is on the smaller side, he plays a big game.

Washington needs to revamp the top-6 and get younger and faster, and Keller fits the bill. The 24-year-old can bring a lot to the table and would provide an instant boost to the team's top-6, though it would take some work to make a deal happen.

First off, Keller won't come cheap. Not only will big assets have to go the other way -- likely prospects and picks (D.C. owns the 2023 No. 8 pick) given his age and upside -- but the Capitals would have to clear space to make room for his $7.15 million AAV through 2029. Obviously, shipping out Evgeny Kuznetsov and Anthony Mantha would provide relief, but they likely wouldn't be enough for the rising star.

While it'd be a difficult task to pull off, general manager Brian MacLellan is under pressure to shake things up. Washington missed out on the playoffs for the first time in nine years and only has a few years left with Alex Ovechkin, while the clock's ticking faster when it comes to top-6 centers Kuznetsov and Nicklas Backstrom.

Bringing in Keller would be a stretch, but it would give the Capitals the injection of youth, speed and scoring they need upfront. However, pulling it off would require risk and a lot of moving parts.

In addition to Keller, another name that stands out in the Desert is Nick Schmaltz. When healthy, the 27-year-old can make a major impact on the scoreboard and is coming off a 22-goal, 58-point season. He'd also be pricy as he carries a $5.85 million AAV through 2026, and injuries are a concern as well.

Ultimately, the desert provides some interesting opportunities, and Washington may want to look around.