The Washington Capitals are considering extending goaltender Charlie Lindgren with a potential annual average value (AAV) between $3.5 million and $4 million. Lindgren, who is currently in the final year of a three-year deal worth $3.3 million, has garnered respect within the locker room and received endorsement from star Alex Ovechkin. However, re-signing Lindgren could jeopardize the future of fellow goalie Hunter Shepard, who is a pending unrestricted free agent (UFA).

On the trade front, the Vancouver Canucks are reassessing their roster following the departure of J.T. Miller. Notable players like Quinn Hughes and Filip Hronek are considered untouchable, while Thatcher Demko and Kevin Lankinen are in a precarious position. The future of Brock Boeser, a pending UFA, remains uncertain, raising questions about whether the Canucks will trade him or attempt to extend his contract.