The Washington Capitals are poised to retain their entire defense corps for the upcoming 2025-26 NHL season, with standout defender John Carlson entering the final year of his contract. Carlson had an impressive season, not just leading the Capitals' defensemen in points, but also ranking high in ice time. Despite his strong performance, Capitals' management is cautious about discussing an extension as they aim to inject youth into the lineup. They emphasize a strategic approach to develop emerging talents while keeping key players productive in their transition phase.
"We're a mature team and transitioning to a younger team, and we just want to make sure that we're putting guys in the right position to have success and that expectations line up."
"[Carlson] is obviously a huge part of our team and had a great season, and all expectations are he's going to have another great season next year."
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