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A day off for the Capitals, more roster cuts at Caps’ camp, reworking the special teams, Holtby asks for more from his teamates, Oshie is o.k., Orlov’s long and winding road, Samsonov shines and more in this evening’s Capitals’ links:
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👉 Barry Trotz’ post-game media session. (Capitals)
👉 Slow start, penalties and tough night on the PK are too much for Caps to overcome, Graovac continues to impress. (Mike Vogel/Capitals)
👉 Devils beat Capitals 4-1. (NoVa Caps)
👉 Advanced stats from Capitals 4-1 loss to the New Jersey Devils. (NoVa Caps)
👉 Lt. Joe Lemanek Surprises Daughter with Return from Deployment at Capitals Game. (Monumental Sports)
👉 Braden Holtby says Capitals have to work harder before regular season. (Washington Times)
👉 Washington Capitals 2017-2018 Previews — The Kids. (Peerless Prognosticator)
👉 The Metropolitan Division’s Top 10 Centers: 2017-18. (Japers Rink)
👉 Ovechkin’s production takes center stage for Capitals. (USA Today)
👉 The long and winding road of Dmitry Orlov. (NoVa Caps)
👉 Caps are trying to find a new PK partner for Jay Beagle. Analyzing who could be a good fit and why it’s important. (Washington Post)
👉 Capitals goalie prospect Ilya Samsonov returns to form, wins in shootout. (NoVa Caps)
👉 After another disappointing preseason result, is it time to worry about the Caps? (CSNMA)
👉 Caps’ T.J. Oshie exits preseason game early after slamming into the boards. (Washington Post)
👉 Every NHL team’s Game of Thrones character. (CSNMA)
👉 Pilon hoping to bring pro mentality back to Kamloops. (CFJC)
👉 All of the morning links from Japers Rink here.
Getting ready for opening night with some low fly by’s.. Maybe?? @FederalDuck @LoudGoat@TJOshie77 @CapsOutsider @NoVa_Caps @EITMonline pic.twitter.com/2h2TspxGp9
— CapitalsParamotorGuy (@CAPS_PPGFan) September 27, 2017
AROUND THE LEGUE
🗿 31 Thoughts: Would teams want tougher policing on LTIR? (Sportsnet)
🍁 45 years ago today. Henderson’s goal for the ages. (TSN) (NHL)
🔥 What the NHL is doing in Calgary is pretty gross. (Deadspin)
👉 Preseason picks and predictions for the NHL Central Division. (NoVa Caps)
👮 KHL player gets 8-game suspension for monster hit (Video) (Yahoo Sports)
👌 NHLPA will support peaceful protests from players. (NBC Sports)
🇺🇸 Ward says he won’t kneel for national anthem. (TSN)
👑 Why the Rangers should have traded Henrik Lundqvist instead of Cam Talbot. (ESPN)
👨🎨 U.S. Postal Service and Canada Post to Celebrate the History of Hockey on Stamps. (USPS)
🥁 Puck Daddy’s 2017-18 NHL Eastern Conference predictions. (Yahoo Sports)
🏃 Young Stars Finding Innovative Ways To Train For New NHL. (Sports Illustrated)
☁️ Fantasy: Power-play units to target in drafts. (NHL)
🏒 Jagr drawing interest from Blues. (NHL)
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