Training camp updates are rolling in as many teams approach their first round of cuts. The most pertinent updates came for the Washington ahead of an early-morning scrimmage. Superstar Alex Ovechkin didn’t take the ice with the team as he continues to face a day-to-day, lower-body injury per Sammi Silber of The Hockey News. Silber also reported that forward Justin Sourdif and … [Read more...] about Snapshots: Capitals, Schmidt, Buium, Celebrini
Ludwig Persson Named Early Camp Standout
Training camp is the setting where aspiring NHLers look to make their mark and steal a spot on an NHL roster, and each year there are young players who come out of nowhere to leave a strong impression on their team’s management, even if they don’t ultimately land an NHL role that year. That exact scenario could end up playing out in Washington, where 2022 third-round Capitals … [Read more...] about Ludwig Persson Named Early Camp Standout
Trevor van Riemsdyk Out For Personal Reasons
The Washington Capitals are without defenseman Trevor van Riemsdyk today, and could be for the next few days. According to Sammi Silber of DC Backcheck, van Riemsdyk will miss today’s skate due to personal matters, most likely correlated to him and his wife expecting a child soon. The exciting news is likely the reason behind his older brother, James van Riemsdyk, being absent … [Read more...] about Trevor van Riemsdyk Out For Personal Reasons
Ovechkin Out Day-To-Day With Lower-Body Injury
The Washington Capitals got a brief scare this morning when captain Alex Ovechkin left the team’s skate early, failing to return. Fortunately, it’s nothing serious, as Sammi Silber of DC Backcheck shared an update from head coach Spencer Carbery saying that Ovechkin is dealing with a mild lower-body injury, and his recovery timeline is day-to-day.Unfortunately, a few more … [Read more...] about Ovechkin Out Day-To-Day With Lower-Body Injury
Mitch Love Placed On Leave
The Washington Capitals have announced that assistant coach Mitch Love has been placed on “team-imposed leave” pending the results of an investigation conducted by the NHL. The Capitals added that they would refrain from commenting further on the situation until the league’s investigation is complete. The Fourth Period’s David Pagnotta reported that the NHL “began to … [Read more...] about Mitch Love Placed On Leave