One of GM Brian MacLellan’s better – and perhaps slightly underrated – moves in recent years was the signing of center Dylan Strome, who was inexplicably bought out by Chicago back in the summer of 2022. Since arriving in DC, Strome has put up big numbers, setting new career highs across the board. He’s poised to demolish some of those this season, and currently leads the team in goals (15) while trailing only Alex Ovechkin in points (27).
It’s not just the goal and point totals that makes him such a valuable asset to this Caps team, particularly this season (although given the team’s overall offensive woes thus far, it’s not invaluable).