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ARLINGTON, Va. — Evgeny Kuznetsov is still with the Washington Capitals after another summer of trade rumors. He wouldn't say if he directly asked for a trade after a second down season over the past three years. Kuznetsov and general manager Brian MacLellan acknowledged the Capitals need the 31-year-old Russian center to contribute if they're to contend for a playoff spot. Kuznetsov owned up to his poor play last season and expects to be better under new coach Spencer Carbery. Washington's new style with Carbery could be well-suited to Kuznetsov's creative style and help an inconsistent player live up to his lucrative contract.
