BREAKING: Alex DeBrincat is on the trade board

One potential solution for the team is Alex DeBrincat, a former Chicago Blackhawk and current Ottawa Senators winger.

Despite being a restricted free agent, DeBrincat has expressed no commitment to the team (Sens) long-term and is exploring his options.

Washington also has his best friend and former Blackhawks forward, Dylan Strome and Henrik Borgstrom.

DeBrincat is a highly skilled winger, who may have experienced a slight regression in terms of goals, only scoring 27 in 2022-2023 compared to 41 in 2021-2022.

However, he still managed to contribute significantly to the Senators with 66 points as one of their best wingers.

Moreover, DeBrincat has a history with Dylan Strome, which could be a significant advantage for the Capitals.

Although trading for him may be expensive, it could be a quick and effective solution for a re-tool.

However, the Capitals must also consider the trade pieces available, Anthony Mantha and Evgeny Kuznetsov, both of whom had disappointing seasons and have expensive cap hits. It is crucial for the Capitals to make it work on both ends, and we'll see how that pans out.