UFA Update

Tarik checked in today with some updates:

* Donald Brashear does not appear to be the Caps' plans for next year. The foundation for this was laid when the Caps gave John Erskine an extension last summer. Additionally, with Matt Bradley taking a more physical role -- and flashing more offense than Brash -- this isn't entirely surprising.

* Sergei Fedorov and the Caps continue to talk. Still. Talk about beating a dead horse.

* GMGM also reiterated his stance on trades, giving only the slightest indication that the Caps might look for some new (already in the NHL) players at this weekend's draft.