The Capitals have had a productive offseason — hiring a new coach in Todd Reirden, re-signing defensemen John Carlson and Michal Kempny and bringing back winger Devante Smith-Pelly.
The one major item left on the team’s to-do list? Locking up Tom Wilson.
On Thursday, the 24-year-old restricted free agent did not file for salary arbitration before the league’s 5 p.m. deadline, meaning the Capitals and Wilson are still negotiating.
“It’s a big priority,” general manager Brian MacLellan said. “Tom’s a big part of our team, a big part of what we got going and our playoff success.