After a disappointing season resulting in their first playoff miss in eight years, the Washington Capitals are seeking significant changes. One possible move is the trade of Evgeny Kuznetsov, who has requested to be traded, for the second time in 2 years, confirmed by NHL.COM. Kuznetsov's trade request became public during his least productive offensive season in years, with only 12 goals and 55 points in 81 games. However, with two years left on his contract, a strong offensive rebound could fetch the Capitals a valuable trade package. The Capitals actively pursued trades, including Kuznetsov and Anthony Mantha, during the draft but were unable to finalize any deals. <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/VogsCaps/status/1679488928456355840?s=20'> </a></blockquote></div> As the offseason progresses, time is running out, and a Kuznetsov trade may not materialize until closer to the trade deadline.