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Washington Capitals General Manager Brian MacLellan was interviewed on SiriusXM NHL Radio this afternoon.
During the interview MacLellan was asked about the development of Tom Wilson:
Also on Wilson, MacLellan expressed some regret about bringing him up to the NHL too soon. Said first year didn’t do him any good.
— Isabelle Khurshudyan (@ikhurshudyan) May 24, 2016
MacLellan was asked about the development of key prospects Jakub Vrana and Madison Bowey, and if there was a general timeline for them to make the move up to the Capitals:
On Vrana and Bowey, MacLellan told @SiriusXMNHL that both could get games next season. Looking for them to crack lineup the following year.
— Isabelle Khurshudyan (@ikhurshudyan) May 24, 2016
MacLellan was also asked about the re-signing of current unrestricted free agents (UFA’s), which includes Jason Chimera, Michael Latta, Dmitry Orlov and Marcus Johansson:
MacLellan also told @SiriusXMNHL that he thinks Caps can re-sign all four RFAs. Once that is done, then focus shifts to free agent market.
— Isabelle Khurshudyan (@ikhurshudyan) May 24, 2016
On injuries:
MacLellan told @SiriusXMNHL that he expects everyone to be 100% healthy to start the season. Question was asked about Alzner and his groin.
— Isabelle Khurshudyan (@ikhurshudyan) May 24, 2016
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