Sergei Fedorov
The 39-year-old has given the Caps everything they wanted since acquiring him at the trade deadline in 2008. And while he noticeably slowed this season, Fedorov is a winner. He proved that once more with his goal late in Game 7 against New York Rangers to lift Washington to its first postseason series win since 1998. But it seems unlikely the Caps can bring Fedorov back for another year at $4 million. He may retire.
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Viktor Kozlov
Has always taken heat from fans who think his size, and skill should translate to more than 50 points a season. But the 34-year-old works well with Alex Ovechkin and Nick Backstrom on the top line and the Caps really don’t need more than his 41 points. Kozlov made $2.5 million last season. He may be worth that price for another year or two, but if he finds someone willing to pay more then the Caps could lose him.
Donald Brashear
His tenure in Washington may be over. Brashear was suspended six games for actions during the New York series. The 37-year-old still is an effective enforcer. But when his suspension ended during the Pittsburgh series he never got back in the lineup. He made $1.2 million last season. Can the Caps get away without a true enforcer in the new NHL?
Brent Johnson
Backup goalie was playing well early in season and even took playing time from expected starter Jose Theodore. But a hip injury in November derailed Johnson’s season and he was never the same. He had surgery in February for a torn labrum and — while he was progressing in his rehab — was not ready in time for the playoffs.
