"Connor and I had a good meeting last week. I think he acknowledged he didn't have the season he hoped, and I don't know if the contract hanging over his head was part of it. He needs to show a commitment to his game, improve, and come into camp with a chip on his shoulder like he's got something to prove."
"What Patrick means by a 'couple different ways' likely refers to whether McMichael gets signed to another shorter bridge contract or the two parties ink a long-term deal. McMichael, 25, is just two years away from becoming eligible for unrestricted free agency."
"After posting 57 points in 2024-25, he managed just 46 points in 78 games this year. A large chunk of McMichael's production came at the end of the season when the team had slid out of playoff contention."
Connor McMichael is set to become a restricted free agent, with contract negotiations ongoing after a less successful season. General manager Chris Patrick noted McMichael's need for improvement and commitment to his game. The negotiations could lead to either a shorter bridge contract or a long-term deal. McMichael's performance declined from 57 points in the previous season to 46 points this year, although he showed promise at the end of the season, leading the Capitals in scoring during their final games.
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