Washington Capitals Overhaul Roster to Stay Competitive

General Manager Brian MacLellan makes bold moves to support Alex Ovechkin and maintain playoff contention.

Acquired key players including Pierre-Luc Dubois, Jakob Chychrun, and Logan Thompson.
Let go of goaltender Darcy Kuemper, defenseman Nick Jensen, and multiple draft picks.
Added depth with new forwards and defensemen, reshaping nearly one-third of the roster.
Ovechkin approves of the changes, aiming to break Wayne Gretzky's goal record with a stronger team.
MacLellan balances risks and rewards to keep the Capitals competitive without sacrificing the future.