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Capitals Aim to Preserve Roster in Free Agency

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July 1

Washington Post

One year after the Washington Capitals added Michael Nylander, Tom Poti and Viktor Kozlov in the first 36 hours of free agency, General Manager George McPhee isn't expected to grab the spotlight again when the signing period begins today. Instead, it's believed he will focus on re-signing his players, with goaltender Cristobal Huet and defenseman Mike Green topping his list. A league source said Huet's agent, Stephen Bartlett, and the Capitals continue to talk and are closing in on a three-year contract extension believed to be in the $5 million per season range. Huet, 32, can start fielding offers from other teams at noon, but McPhee hopes to get him under contract before he reaches the open market, where, as the best goaltender in shallow pool, he could attract a more lucrative offer.

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