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EPISODE · Jul 9, 2026 · 25 MIN

Ryan Leonard's Next Contract Just Got More Expensive | Leo Carlsson Offer Sheet Changes Everything for Capitals

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Did the Philadelphia Flyers just make Ryan Leonard millions of dollars? The Leo Carlsson offer sheet has sent shockwaves through the NHL, and the Washington Capitals could be one of the next teams affected. On today's Locked On Capitals, Dan Holmi breaks down how Leo Carlsson's record-setting $18 million AAV offer sheet changes the NHL's restricted free agent market, why Ryan Leonard's contract value may have just skyrocketed, and why Elliotte Friedman believes Washington should be paying close attention. You'll also hear a full breakdown of Leonard's impressive rookie season, his long-term projection with the Capitals, the impact of the new NHL Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), Chris Patrick's salary cap strategy, Alex Ovechkin's team-friendly contract, and why the Capitals may need to act before the September CBA deadline. If you're a Washington Capitals fan, this episode explains why Ryan Leonard's next contract could become one of the biggest storylines of the offseason. Topics Covered: Ryan Leonard contract update Leo Carlsson offer sheet explained Washington Capitals news Capitals salary cap analysis Chris Patrick offseason strategy Alex Ovechkin contract NHL free agency news NHL offer sheets Elliotte Friedman analysis Capitals prospects and future Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! IndeedNow, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to https://indeed.com/podcastright now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply. Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon.   FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. From the opening whistle to the final kick, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started now. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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