The Olympics are looking doubtful for Ovi, coaching change for the Caps, Caps television schedule released, previews for Nicklas Backstrom and Tom Wilson, how good is Kuzy? and more in this evenings links:
CAPITALS
⚪️ Capitals forwards preview: What changes will Alex Ovechkin make after a down season? (Washington Post)
⚪️ Russian hockey head says Alex Ovechkin ‘has to accept’ he won’t play in Olympics. (Washington Post)
⚪️ CSN Mid-Atlantic, Capitals announce 77-game regional television schedule. (Monumental Sports)
⚪️ Capitals announce changes to goaltending department. (NoVa Caps)
⚪️ Evgeny Kuznetsov and Dmitry Orlov go head-to-head……in “Rock-em’ Sock-em Robots” and “Don’t Nreak the ice”. (NoVa Caps)
⚪️ Orlov growing into role as top Capitals defenseman. (NHL)
⚪️ Five position battles to watch as Capitals camp opens. (CSNMA)
⚪️ The 25 Most Important Players for the Caps: No. 2 Nicklas Backstrom. (CSNMA)
⚪️ Washington Capitals 2017-2018 Previews — Forwards: Tom Wilson. (Peerless Prognosticator)
⚪️ Just how good is Evgeny Kuznetsov?: A comparison with other top NHL Centers. (NoVa Caps)
⚪️ Monumental Sports & Entertainment Announces New Partnership with Mars Wrigley Confectionery. (Monumental Sports)
⚪️ T.J. Oshie excited to be back in “challenge of ending story, disappointment.” (NoVa Caps)
⚪️ Former Capital, Vegas Forward Mikail Grabovski hopes to play this season. (TSN)
⚪️ Nate Schmidt has a message for Caps fans. (CSNMA)
⚪️ The Capitals begin training camp tomorrow (Friday). The roster and schedule is here. Our guide to Kettler Capitals Iceplex is here.
⚪️ All of the morning links from Japers Rink
AROUND THE LEAGUE
⚪️ A Year After the World Cup, Team North America Remains a Memorable Experiment. (Sports Illustrated)
⚪️ Top-10 Hart Trophy candidates for 2017-2018. (The Hockey News)
⚪️ Bruins sign David Pastrnak to a six-year, $40 million contract. (NBC Sports)
⚪️ Seven NHL teams that improved the most in the offseason. (USA Today)
⚪️ NHL’s ‘Failed Offside Challenge’ Penalty Is a Positive Step. (The Hockey Writers)
⚪️ Surprise, surprise: Maple Leafs will go captain-less in 2017-18. (Yahoo Sports)
⚪️ Report: Bruins have interest in extending Zdeno Chara. (NBC Sports)
⚪️ Long live the Kings of Corsi. Aging roster, scoring woes, doomed LA’s dynasty. (The Sporting News)
CAPITALS ON SOCIAL MEDIA
It’s @Capitals Media Day! #IsItOctoberYet#RockTheRedpic.twitter.com/UxKQ3xOoIn
— MonumentalSportsNet (@MonSportsNet) September 14, 2017
Well, whaddya know… new year’s prep is well underway on the KCI exterior. Looks like #AllCaps is the slogan du saison for 2017-18. #Capspic.twitter.com/ao7ZBQxPhI
— William Stilwell (@LoudGoat) September 14, 2017
Production day as another season nears on the @CapitalsRadio Network pic.twitter.com/kHbEhXXkpS
— Ben Raby (@BenRaby31) September 14, 2017
I made it to the big 60!!! Yippeeee! Ps….@CourtneyCSN made me do this….. LOL pic.twitter.com/xdGbu30v0P
— Craig Laughlin (@Laughlin18) September 14, 2017
