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An update on offers extended to Restricted Free Agents: Michael Latta, Dmitry Orlov, Marcus Johansson and Tom Wilson, and quick takes from the media conference call with Lars Eller.
Qualifying offers extended:
Isabelle Khurshudyan of the Washington Post spent part of Monday morning trying to track down the status of offers made to Capitals current Restricted Free Agents (RFA’s). All but Latta have been confirmed.
Dmitry Orlov has also received his qualifying offer. Again, not surprising.
— Isabelle Khurshudyan (@ikhurshudyan) June 27, 2016
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There has been no confirmation of an offer extended to Michael Latta. If the Capitals do not extend an offer by the deadline, Latta would become an Unrestricted Free Agent.
Conference call with Lars Eller:
Lars Eller, acquired Saturday in a trade with the Montreal Canadiens, held his first press conference (via conference call) with the Washington media at noon on Monday. Some quick snapshots from the call:
Eller “I am a player who puts a lot of pressure on myself”..”sometimes too much”
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Eller re: clearly defined role: “deep down i am a Center”
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Eller: “spent a lot of time with TJ Oshie” in St. Louis. Has spoke with him.
— NoVa Caps (@NoVa_Caps) June 27, 2016
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Eller: “no injuries”..”best shape of his career”
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Eller regarding who he might play with. “Slotted behind Backstrom and Kuznetsov”..”Im sure ill have some pretty good wingers”
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Eller spoke to Barry (Trotz) night of trade. “really excited they wanted me that much”
— NoVa Caps (@NoVa_Caps) June 27, 2016
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