Defenseman Karl Alzner, and forwards Justin Williams and Daniel Winnik also can become unrestricted free agents. NHL salary-cap space likely will be tight for Washington with potential restricted free agents Evgeny Kuznetsov, Andre Burakovsky, Dmitry Orlov and Nate Schmidt also likely to get significant raises.
Oshie said his agent, Matt Oates, spoke briefly with MacLellan during the regular season to gauge his interest in returning, but there's been no talks beyond that. MacLellan, who did not speak to the media Friday, said in late February that he'd like to re-sign Oshie.
Capitals coach Barry Trotz echoed that sentiment Friday.
"He's what you look for in a Washington Capital," Trotz said. "You talk about someone who's passionate, T.J.'s passionate. Someone who plays with joy, he plays with joy. Someone who's got creativity in his game, T.J has that. Someone who's got a lot of competitive spirit in his game, T.J. has that. Can he play and be a productive player for us? T.J. can do that.
"All those things he's saying is all the things that we're saying. I think [MacLellan] and him will probably discuss that and hopefully we get something done."
If Oshie reaches July 1 without a contract, he will be among the most highly sought forwards available. Shattenkirk, who was acquired by the Capitals in a trade with the Blues on Feb. 27, will be among the most popular defensemen. He had 56 points (13 goals, 43 assists) in 80 regular-season games but struggled during the playoffs, when he had six points (one goal, five assists) and was minus-4 in 13 games.
Shattenkirk did not rule out returning to the Capitals.
"I'd like to see what [MacLellan] has in his mind, and if it fits with what I have and how I view myself as a player and the role I want to assume," he said. "I said it when I left St. Louis, that I have plans to hopefully assume a bigger role somewhere, and if it winds up working out here and we're on the same page, this is a great city for me and I feel like I really enjoyed my time here, enjoyed the group of guys."