Washington Capitals' President Brian MacLellan anticipates a quieter offseason compared to the previous year's frenzy. As free agency approaches, the organization is strategically shaping its roster for a future beyond Alex Ovechkin, who is in the last year of his contract. The Capitals recently added five prospects during the NHL draft, with at least one player, Milton Gastrin, expressing his excitement to join a team he admired as a child. However, with $9.38 million in cap space and four pending unrestricted free agents, including Taylor Raddysh and Andrew Mangiapane, tough choices lie ahead. The Capitals may struggle to compete for top-tier free agents like Mitch Marner, pushing them to consider alternative strategies for roster improvements.