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The long-awaited consensus is expected to be approved by the NHL Board of Governors and the NHLPA's Executive Committee so that the mandate can take effect for the 2013-14 season.

From Alzner to Ward, we're taking a look at and grading the 2013 season for every player who laced 'em up for the Caps for a significant number of games during the campaign, with an eye towards 2013-14. Next up, Matt Hendricks.

In every NHL season, for every NHL team, there are a handful of players who have the proverbial breakout season.

From Alzner to Ward, we're taking a look at and grading the 2013 season for every player who laced 'em up for the Caps for a significant number of games during the campaign, with an eye towards 2013-14. Next up, Jason Chimera.

The Vancouver Canucks will be interested in forward Matt Hendricks if he hits the free agent market on July 5, according to News 1130 Sports .

"There's always going to be some changeover from year to year but he's one of those guys you're not going to replace what his impact is in the room and what he does on the ice," Jason Chimera said.