IDENTITY CRISIS: Washington Capitals Must CHOOSE Their Direction or Risk FALLING Behind

Washington Capitals face a crossroads as indecision clouds the trade deadline. Is playing it safe actually holding the team back from a needed reset or bold leap forward? DAN HOLMI questions GM Chris Patrick's cautious approach, challenging whether standing pat is strategy or simply fear of commitment. With franchise icons like Alex Ovechkin possibly retiring and veterans like John Carlson's future in question, the t