Connolly is expected to be given a qualifying offer, Isabelle Khurshudyan of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Caps general manager Brian MacLellan hopes that the former sixth overall pick from the 2010 NHL Entry Draft will re-sign with the Caps after scoring a career-high 15 goals in 66 games despite only garnering 10:41 in ice time per game -- significant return for a player on a one-year, $850,000 contract. The 25-year-old winger continues to develop after a disappointing start to his career and he could certainly improve on those numbers with a more prominent role on the Caps or another team which would certainly boost his fantasy value.