Reports have emerged linking pending unrestricted free agent John Carlson to the Philadelphia Flyers, with sources indicating interest in signing him to a short-term deal. On Pardon My Take, his teammate TJ Oshie cemented his legacy, arguing that "Carlson, I think, is leading every category possible on the defensive side."
The debate over his standing with the Washington Capitals continued as PFT Commenter attempted to construct a franchise Mount Rushmore. "I had Ovi, I had you, I had Carlson, and then I put Holtby on there," the host explained, noting how difficult it is to narrow down the team's modern era to just four players.
With free agency approaching, the prospect of John Carlson wearing another sweater is starting to feel real. If the Philadelphia Flyers pull off a deal, it will mark the end of an iconic era in Washington and force rival fanbases to get used to seeing a Capitals legend on the opposite side of the ice.