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Adam Proteau takes a look at the biggest questions surrounding the Washington Capitals ahead of the 2022-23 NHL season.

Alex Ovechkin is 20 goals away from 800. That's amazing. But as he gets older, who else can support the Washington Capitals and be a worthwhile pickup on your fantasy team?

You can never truly count them out of the conversation, but how far can this group go with some of its key players near the end of their careers?

In his prime, few players were as feared as Zdeno Chara, the hulking blueliner with the all-time games played record, a Stanley Cup and many more accolades to his credit. As he enters retirement, Adam Proteau looks back at the special defender.

Zdeno Chara has announced his retirement after 25 remarkable seasons in the NHL.

Mathieu Perreault is moving on to the world of broadcasting, retiring from the NHL at the age of 34.

Let's look at five NHLers who missed time last season and are now poised for a bounce-back.

Is Darcy Kuemper finally the answer in net for the Capitals? The team definitely hopes so.

The UFA market isn't that strong right now, but there's still some quality young talent that remain unsigned. Let's take a look at the best NHL free agents still available under the age of 27.

The Washington Capitals lack high-end talent in the team's prospect pool. Tony Ferrari takes a deeper look, and which players have the best chance of becoming impact NHLers.

Training camps are fast approaching, and PK Subban remains unsigned. Here's a look at a few of the top destinations for the defenseman.

The Capitals have been trying to replicate their Stanley Cup glory of 2018, with diminishing degrees of success. You still can't count them out, though, and they're hoping their summer moves will keep them in contention.

Some teams made wholesale changes, others made smaller ones. Here's a look at the teams that have made moves to hopefully bolster their crease situation heading into 2022-23.

The New Jersey Devils have signed goaltender Vitek Vanecek to a three-year contract extension.

Let's take a look at the biggest bargains from NHL free agency so far.

The Washington Capitals have signed Dylan Strome to a one-year contract.

The Ottawa Senators have traded forward Connor Brown to the Washington Capitals in exchange for a 2024 second-round pick.

The Washington Capitals have landed one of the best goalies on the free agent market in Stanley Cup champion Darcy Kuemper.

The Toronto Maple Leafs sign Ilya Samsonov to a one-year, prove-it deal.

Here's a look at the top unqualified RFAs who will hit the open market on July 13 – and there are some decent options that could provide good value.

The New Jersey Devils have acquired goaltender Vitek Vanecek and a second-round pick from the Washington Capitals in exchange for two draft picks.

Just four months after receiving his cancer diagnosis, Ivan Miroshnichenko was selected in the first round by Washington - in person. He still has a long journey back, but it was a heartwarming moment for a young kid who's been through a lot.

Slovakia wins big as Montreal takes Juraj Slafkovsky and New Jersey nabs Simon Nemec for a shocking 1-2 punch on a wild night.

What are the prospect weak points for the eight Metro Division teams? Tony Ferrari takes a look.