Training camp starts Friday, the trade that saved the Caps, Matt Niskanen, too many Defensemen in Vegas, the Russians attend the Redskins game and more in tonight’s links: 

CAPITALS

Chiasson & Jokipakka Make the Capitals Stronger (The Hockey Writers)

The 25 Most Important Players for the Caps: No. 6 Matt Niskanen. (CSNMA)

Take the Langway home: The trade that saved the Washington Capitals. (NoVa Caps)

Caps’ prospect Djoos knows bulking up is top priority. (CSNMA)

The morning links from Japers Rink (here)

The Capitals prospect tournament scheduled for this weekend in Fort Myers, Florida was cancelled due to Hurricane Irma. Today, the tournament arena is being used as an evacuation facility.

Germain Arena, the place I played my first and many hockey games, packed with Irma evacuees. Stay safe, Florida friends. pic.twitter.com/AEniPhZkMW

— Drew (@DrewMacFarlane) September 10, 2017

AROUND THE LEAGUE

Golden Knights GM George McPhee not fazed by crowded blue line. (Sportsnet)

Hurricane Irma and hockey: Caring, controversy in face of storm. (Yahoo Sports)

Hurricane Irma: USA women’s national hockey team stuck in Tampa area. (USA Today)

Report: Sakic expects Duchene to report to Avalanche training camp. (NBC Sports)

Rumor roundup: Duchene, van Riemsdyk. (The Hockey News)

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