While most of the of the hockey world was focused on the opening of the NHL’s 2023 free agency period on Saturday, many of the NHL clubs also kicked off their prospect development camps, which typically follow the conclusion of each year’s NHL Entry Draft. The annual camps provide time for teams to meet with, instruct and guide the next generation of NHL players.
The Washington Capitals opened their 2023 Development Camp on Saturday at MedStar Capitals Iceplex in Ballston, Virginia. Players participating in this year’s camp include:
FORWARDS:
Andrew Cristall (#28), Haakon Hanelt (#65), Ryan Hofer (#84), T.J. Hughes (#82), Brett Hyland (#59), Jake Karabela (#95), Ryan Leibold (#97), Ryan Leonard (#9), Oskar Magnusson (#64), Ivan Miroshnichenko (#63), Jaxson Murray (#81), Ludwig Persson (#85), Jack Rogers (#76), Alexander Suzdalev (#14), Simon Tassy (#83), Patrick Thomas (#49) and Bogdan Trineyev (#88)
DEFENSEMEN:
Cam Allen (#54), Dylan Anhorn (#98), Max Burkholder (#66), Ryan Chesley (#22), David Gucciardi (#93), Brent Johnson (#34), Joaquim Lemay (#48) and Ian Pierce (#86).
GOALTENDERS:
Garin Bjorklund (#80), Chase Clark (#41), Mitchell Gibson (#78), Antoine Keller (#60) and Aaron Trottier (#90).
NoVa Caps photojournalist Joe Noyes was on hand once again this year to capture a few of the images from the first day of Capitals development camp. (You can follow all of Joe’s excellent work on his Instagram page or visit his website right here.)
Here are a few of images from Saturday:
