Capitals Watch The NHL Offseason Clock Start Ticking

Washington’s front office is heading into the kind of calendar stretch that can quietly shape an entire summer. The key dates matter because they dictate when decisions get real, when leverage shifts, and when clubs start showing their hand. For the Capitals, this is the part of the offseason where patience and timing can matter almost as much as cap space. The league never sleeps, and the smart teams usually know the exact minute to move.