Capitals Tip Their Hand on Liljegren Before Offseason Heat

The Capitals have already made their Timothy Liljegren call, and that is the kind of early business that can save a front office from a messy summer. When teams move before the market starts buzzing, they are usually signaling that they already know their price and their comfort level. Washington’s decision gives some shape to a roster that still has other questions waiting behind it. The offseason is where teams reveal their priorities, and this one says the Caps value certainty.