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Did the Capitals Make a $3 Million Mistake? Why Washington Kept Charlie Lindgren | Logan Thompson News

The Washington Capitals shocked many fans by keeping Charlie Lindgren despite offseason trade speculation. According to recent reports, the organization believes Lindgren is a critical part of Logan Thompson's success—but is that enough to justify paying $3 million for a backup goalie coming off a down season?

On today's Locked On Capitals, Dan Holmi breaks down why Washington chose continuity over cap space, whether Lindgren's contract is becoming a concern, and what this decision means for Logan Thompson, Clay Stevenson, and the Capitals' Stanley Cup aspirations heading into the 2026-27 NHL season.

In this episode:

Why the Capitals kept Charlie Lindgren
Logan Thompson's relationship with Lindgren
Is Lindgren's $3 million cap hit too expensive?
Clay Stevenson's uncertain future
Training camp storylines to watch
Capitals roster analysis and NHL offseason news

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