PROSPECTS

NoVa Caps’ prospect team consists of six analysts dedicated to the tracking and evaluation of each and every Washington Capitals prospect.

Located around the globe (Sweden, Eastern Canada, Western Canada, Hershey, Pennsylvania, New Hampshire and Washington, D.C.), our analysts are able develop local relationships, attend more prospect games and provide a greater resolution of analysis and evaluation.

Our prospect analysts also leverage our existing relationships with regional scouts and local evaluators to supplement our overall analysis.


2023-2024 Season

2023 Rookie Camp
Alexander Suzdalev Continues To Build Body Mass And Overall Strength Ahead Of 2023-24 Season
Ivan Miroshnichenko “Sticking” To Alex Ovechkin’s Tools Of The Trade
“That Experience Winning, It’s Different Watching Them”: Capitals Assistant GM Ross Mahoney Highlights Changes Of Team’s Prospects
Images From Day 2 of Washington Capitals 2023 Rookie Camp at the Naval Academy
Hendrix Lapierre Looks To Build On Successful First Season As A Professional
Andrew Cristall Continues To Work Hard On His Skating
Images from first day of camp at MedStar Capitals Iceplex
Washington Capitals 2023 Rookie Camp Primer
Who Are These Guys? A Look At The Free-Agent Invites For Capitals 2023 Rookie Camp
Capitals Announce 2023 Rookie Camp Roster and Schedule

2023-24 Season Prospect News And Articles
Ryan Chesley Named To Preseason All-Big Ten Honorable Mention List
Ryan Hofer brings AHL-style game to Hershey Bears for 2023-24 season
Connor McMichael seeks consistency in 2023-24 season
Previewing the 2023-24 season for Capitals college prospects
Alexander Suzdalev ready for next step
Capitals announce schedule for 2023 Rookie Camp
Andrew Cristall discusses experience at Capitals development camp
Capitals loan Ludwig Persson to IPK in Finnish League
Mitchell Gibson ready for first professional season
Cam Allen to undergo Shoulder Surgery
Interview with Alex Limoges
Capitals Goaltender Antoine Keller Is Ready For Move To North America And Challenges Ahead
Aliaksei Protas Finishes-Up Yet Another Long Season Hoisting The 2023 Calder Cup With The Hershey Bears
Capitals Prospects Find Home In Surging Big Ten Conference
Capitals Sign Defenseman Chase Priskie
Capitals Re-sign Riley Sutter To One-Year, Two Way Deal
Capitals Sign Winchester, Virginia Native And Former Little Caps’ Forward Alex Limoges
Haakon Hanelt will return to German League for 2023-24 season
Washington Re-signs Shepard To Two-Year, Two-Way Contract
Capitals Sign Forward Pierrick Dube To A Two-Year, Entry-Level Deal

2023 Development Camp
Capitals Release Roster For 2023 Development Camp
Capitals Brent Johnson Ready For New Start As A Buckeye In The Big 10
Alexander Suzdalev Has Immediate Sights Set On Making It To Next Level, And Making Team Sweden’s World Juniors Roster
Ivan Miroshnichenko Brings High-Powered Shot To MedStar Capitals Iceplex
David Gucciardi Prides Himself On Hard Work And Preparation
Reviewing Ryan Leonard’s “Golden Goal” Against Sweden In 2023 U18 World Championship
Takeaways From 3-On-3 Tournament At Washington Capitals 2023 Development Camp
Ross Mahoney Provides His Takeaways From 2023 Capitals Development Camp

2023 NHL Entry Draft
Capitals Select Ryan Leonard With The 8th Overall Pick In The 2023 NHL Entry Draft
Deep Dive On Ryan Leonard – Capitals First Round Pick In The 2023 NHL Entry Draft
Capitals Select Andrew Cristall In The Second Round Of The 2023 NHL Entry Draft
Deep Dive on Capitals’ Second Round Pick – Andrew Cristall
Capitals Select Patrick Thomas In The Fourth Round Of The 2023 NHL Entry Draft
Capitals Select Cameron Allen In The Fifth Round Of The 2023 NHL Entry Draft
Capitals Select Brett Hyland In The Seventh Round Of The 2023 NHL Entry Draft
Capitals Trade 7th Round Draft Picks With San Jose Sharks, Select Goaltender Antoine Keller


2022-2023 Season

2022-2023 Prospect Reviews And Forecasts

Ethen Frank
Vincent Iorio
Joe Snively
Connor McMichael 
Hendrix Lapierre
Beck Malenstyn
Hunter Shepard
Ivan Miroshnichenko
Ryan Chesley
Riley Sutter
Lucas Johansen
Joaquim Lemay
Mitchell Gibson
Chase Clark
Brent Johnson
David Gucciardi
Oskar Magnusson
Jake Karabela
Ludwig Persson
Clay Stevenson
Bear Hughes
Haakon Hanelt
Benton Maass
Martin Has
Henrik Rybinski
Bogdan Trineyev
Alexander Suzdalev
Ryan Hofer
Dru Krebs

Monthly Prospect Reports
October
November
December
January
February
March

2022-23 Season Prospect News And Articles
Capitals relinquish right to Dru Krebs, Martin Has, extend bonafide offer to Jake Karabela
Alexander Suzdalev named to CHL’s All-Rookie Team
Rasmus Sandin Makes Team Sweden’s Final Roster For World Championships, Hardy Haman Aktell Does Not
Rasmus Sandin and Hardy Haman Aktell participate in Czech Hockey Games
Chase Clark Transfers to Sacred Heart University
Alexander Suzdalev named WHL Rookie Of The Month For April
Capitals sign Ivan Miroshnichenko to three-year entry level deal
Ivan Miroshnichenko terminates KHL contract
Clay Stevenson records shutout in first professional postseason game
Garin Bjorklund re-assigned to Hershey, Mitchell Gibson released from ATO
Garin Bjorklund records win in pro debut
Brent Johnson transfers to Ohio State
Ethen Frank named to AHL All-Rookie Team
Hendrix Lapierre breaks through AHL rookie wall
Alexander Suzdalev scores twice in must-win game 6
Chase Clark, Quinnipiac, beat Ryan Chesley, Minnesota In NCAA Final
Ludwig Persson re-assigned to AHL Hershey
Mitchell Gibson signs one-year entry-level deal with Capitals
Ryan Hofer scores twice in WHL first-round series clincher
Bogdan Trineyev navigating the challenges of transitioning to North American hockey
Dru Krebs (finally) returns to postseason at critical point in Capitals tenure
Alexander Suzdalev records four assists in first round postseason game
Ethen Frank’s fastest skates go to Hockey Hall Of Fame
Connor McMichael making most of AHL stint
Capitals sign Mitchell Gibson to one-year deal
Alexander Suzdalev wins Regina Pats Rookie Of the Year award
All Capitals prospects playing in the CHL advance to postseason
Hendrix Lapierre, the AHL rookie “wall” and stretching the envelope
Ivan Miroshnichenko scores second goal in as many postseason games
Ivan Miroshnichenko scores first postseason goal
Capitals prospects set to do battle in NCAA Tournament
Brent Johnson enters NCAA transfer portal
Bogdan Trineyev re-assigned to Hershey Bears
Haakon Hanelt set to return from injury
Reviewing the current state of the Capitals blueline pipeline
Capitals College Credits: March Madness In Ice
Ryan Hofer popular with Kamloops teammates following new deal and signing bonus
Haakon Hanelt returns to practice
Joaquim Lemay selected to NCHC All-Rookie Team
Ethen Frank: “There’s been a lot of hard work. A lot of unseen hours”
Capitals recall Vinny Iorio and Gabriel Carlson From Hershey
Capitals sign Ethen Frank to one-year, two-way deal
Capitals sign Ryan Hofer to three-year entry level deal
Hendrix Lapierre suffers “upper body injury” against Belleville Senators
Alexander Suzdalev Records first career hat trick against Wheat Kings
Hendrix Lapierre a healthy scratch against Checkers
Alexander Suzdalev pulls off The Michigan
Capitals College Credits – February update on Capitals college prospects
Capitals Assistant GM Ross Mahoney Pleased With Ryan Hofer’s progress
Ivan Miroshnichenko scores 3rd career KHL goal on 19th birthday
Ryan Hofer records second hat-trick of the season
Alexander Suzdalev discusses his first year in North America
Rookie Ethen Frank Leading the way in Hershey
Hendrix Lapierre is fining his way in first professional season
Clay Stevenson re-assigned to Hershey
Bogdan Trineyev heating up in January 
Alexander Suzdalev scores between-the-legs goal
Mitchell Gibson named on initial watch list for 2023 Mike Richter Award
Joe Snively clears waivers, will report to Hershey
Bogdan Trineyev scores first career KHL goal
Alexander Suzdalev named WHL Rookie Of The Month
Clay Stevenson makes most of first stint in Hershey [Interview]
Ivan Miroshnichenko scores first career KHL goal
Haakon Hanelt to miss World Juniors…Again
Alexander Suzdalev continues scoring rampage – has 34 points in last 19 games
Ryan Chesley Makes Team USA’s 25-man roster for 2023 World Junior Championship
College prospects mid-December update 
Ryan Chesley scores first collegiate goal for Golden Gophers
Aliaksei Protas shines in Edmonton with billet family in the house
Capitals Ryan Chesley makes preliminary roster for Team USA World Juniors
Clay Stevenson recalled by Hershey Bears
Ivan Miroshnichenko makes KHL debut
Alexander Suzdalev scores two goals, overtime game winner
Ivan Miroshnichenko scores 8th goal in 8th game for Omsk Hawks
Hunter Shepard shining in Hershey
Ivan Miroshnichenko details his battle with Hodgkin’s lymphoma
Ivan Miroshnichenko elevated to VHL club, records two primary assists
Connor McMichael re-assigned to Hershey Bears
Alexander Suzdalev scores 6th goal and 15th point in last seven games
Ivan Miroshnichenko interview with Match TV
College prospects mid-November update
Ivan Miroshnichenko discusses call he received from Mario Lemieux 
Development differences and parallels between Connor McMichael and Hendrix Lapierre
Ivan Miroshnichenko continues goal scoring streak, drops the gloves
Damien Riat, Tobias Geisser and Ludwig Persson participate in first international tournament of the season
Ivan Miroshnichenko continues goal-scoring streak
Ivan Miroshnichenko records goal and huge hit in first period
Lucas Johansen returned to Hershey
Capitals recall Alex Alexeyev from Hershey
Ivan Miroshnichenko records goal, assist and shootout winner in second game back
Damien Riat and Tobias Geisser named to Swiss Team
Bear Hughes pots hat trick 
Hendrix Lapierre is working on his game away from the puck
Capitals netminder prospects Clay Stevenson and Mitchell Gibson shine on Saturday night
Report: Ivan Miroshnichenko cleared to return to game action
Sam Anas Is Happy To Be Home
Tobias Geisser and Damien Riat Named To Swiss Team For Karjala Cup
Ryan Hofer records hat trick, four goals in two games
Capitals loan Clay Stevenson to ECHL South Carolina
Vinny Iorio settling into life in the AHL
Alex Alexeyev officially loaned to Hershey Bears, close to return
David Gucciardi scores in back-to-back games
Ivan Miroshnichenko returns to practice with Avangard Omsk
Update on Capitals college prospects (10/17)
Ryan Hofer scores five goals in four games
Hendrix Lapierre scores first career AHL goal
Hershey Bears assign Benton Maass and Bear Hughes to ECHL South Carolina
Ryan Hofer scores pair against Oil Kings.
Alexander Suzdalev records second two-goal game in 6 games with Regina
Bears Sign Martin Has To One-Year Deal
Ludwig Persson reflects on time in Washington
Capitals prospects climbing college rankings
Alexander Scores three goals in two games to start WHL season
Alexander Suzdalev scores first career WHL goal
Clay Stevenson put 4-6 weeks following surgery on right hand
Dru Krebs reflects on second Capitals camp experience
Alexander Suzdalev and Connor Bedard hookup for overtime winner
Haakon Hanelt details time spent in Capitals camps
Oskar Magnusson scores in season-opener for AIK
Chase Clark dealing with injuries heading into 2022-23 season
Ivan Miroshnichenko awaiting approval from KHL to return to team
Capitals Prospect Notebook – Week Ending September 10
Ryan Hofer ready for leadership role with Everett Silvertips
Alexander Suzdalev off to hot start in Regina Pats training camp
Capitals Prospect Notebook – Week Ending September 3: We’re Camping!
Connor Bedard excited to be reunited with Alexander Suzdalev this season
Updated prospect assignments for the 2022-23 season
Ludwig Persson: Four Nations Tournament Notebook
Aliaksei Protas nearly gave up on a career in hockey following first trip to North America
Bogdan Trineyev heats up as KHL preseason winds down
Hendrix Lapierre to participate in 2022 NHLPA Rookie Showcase
Ludwig Persson scores in preseason opener
Alexander Suzdalev signs with Regina Pats
Jake Karabela provides thoughts on his own development
Bogdan Trineyev scores first goal of KHL preseason
Projected lines and remaining questions for the Hershey Bears offense
Ludwig Persson make Team Sweden’s roster for Four Nations Tournament
Could 18-year-old Alexander Suzdalev be heading to Hershey?
Prospect Forecast: Projecting Where Capitals Prospects Will play this season
Ryan Chesley interview at prospect camp
Capitals Prospect Pool (Finally) Gaining Depth
Capitals Will Hold “Rookie Camp” In Lieu Of Participating In Prospect Tournament Prior To Capitals Training Camp
Capitals Forward Prospect Ludwig Persson Records Two Goals, Assist In 2023 World Junior Championship Preparation Game
Ryan Hofer reflects on time spent at Capitals development camp
Hendrix Lapierre not on Team Canada roster for 2022-23 World Junior Championship
Haakon Hanelt makes Germany’s final 23-man roster for World Juniors
Bogdan Trineyev details first trip to US and playing in AHL
Oskar Magnusson re-signs with AIK in HockeyAllsvenskan league.
For David Gucciardi, working with Brooks Orpik was highlight of Draft and development Camp week.
Hendrix Lapierre reflects on Junior career as sights turn to next level
Potential candidates for the Hershey Bears head coaching vacancy
Haakon Hanelt invited to Team Germany camp for 2022 World Juniors
Meaningful Hockey In August? 20222 World Juniors – Take 2
Bogdan Trineyev energized for return to KHL and 2022-23 season
Preliminary Prospect Roster And Depth Chart For 2022-23 Season
Ludwig Persson Enjoyed His Draft Day Experience, But Realizes The Real Work Begins After The Draft
Former Capitals Forward And Current Blackhawks Scout Andrei Nikolishin Assesses Capitals’ First Round Draft Pick Ivan Miroshnichenko
Capitals Prospect Oskar Magnusson Makes Team Sweden’s Preliminary Roster For World Junior Championship
Capitals Re-Sign Malenstyn For Two Years, $1.525 Million
Capitals Sign Brett Leason To Two-Year Deal

2023 IIHF World Junior Champioship
Capitals Fan Tournament Primer

2022 Washington Capitals Training Camp
Prospect notes from the sixth preseason game vs. Blue Jackets 10/8/2022
Prospect notes from fifth preseason game vs. Red Wings 10/5/2022
Prospect notes from fourth preseason game vs. Blue Jackets 10/01/2022
Capitals announce second round of roster cuts
Prospect Notes From Second Preseason Game vs. Flyers – 09/28/2022
Capitals return Dru Krebs, Alex Suzdalev, Ryan Hofer, Haakon Hanelt and Jake Karabela to Junior teams – 09/26/2022
Status update on prospect not attending Capitals training camp
Prospect Notes From First Preseason Game vs. Sabres – 09/25/22
Roster for first pre-season game vs. Buffalo Sabres – 09/25/2022
Capitals Release Roster And Schedule For 2022 Training Camp

2022 Rookie Camp
Hendrix Lapierre meets with the media on the final day of rookie camp
Q and A with Capitals’ Jim Slater, Forward Player Development
Images from Day 3 of Rookie Camp
Hershey Bears head coach Todd Nelson meets with the media after day 3
Clay Stevenson meats with media following day 3 of Rookie Camp
Capitals open Rookie Camp at MedStar Capitals Iceplex
5 “Other” Prospects To Keep An Eye On During Preseason Camps
Simon Motew ready to make another statement in Washington
Dru Krebs excited for return trip to Washington for 2022 Rookie Camp
Capitals Release Roster And Schedule For 2022 Rookie Camp

2022 World Junior Championship
Oskar Magnusson: 2022 World Junior Championship notebook
Haakon Hanelt: 2022 World Junior Championahip notebook
Oskar Magnusson scores, wins player of the game for Sweden
Haakon Hanelt shows of speed and lethal shot in first goal of 2022 World Juniors

2022 Capitals Development Camp
Goaltender Chase Clark Steals The Show: Game Notes From Capitals Development Camp Scrimmage
Images From Washington Capitals 2022 Development Camp Scrimmage At Capital One Arena
Team Red Tops Team White 5-3 in Capitals Prospect Scrimmage At Capital One Arena, Hendrix Lapierre, Peter Laviolette Each Record Two Points
Hendrix Lapierre: “I Gained A Lot of Experience, But I’m Ready To Come Back in September and Make My Mark”
Who Are These Guys? A Deeper Dive On The Free Agent Invites To Capitals 2022 Development Camp
Capitals Release Roster And Schedule For 2022 Development Camp

2022 NHL Entry Draft

Capitals Select Ivan Miroshnichenko With First Round Pick Of 2022 NHL Entry Draft
Washington Capitals 2022 First-Round Pick Ivan Miroshnichenko: “To Join the Capitals Is A Tremendous Honor”
Capitals Select Defenseman Ryan Chesley With Second Round Pick Of 2022 NHL Entry Draft
Capitals Select Left-Wing Alexander Suzdalev With 70th Overall Pick In 2022 Draft
Capitals Select Forward Ludwig Persson With 85th Overall Pick In 2022 NHL Draft
Capitals Select Center Jake Karabela 149th Overall In 2022 Draft
Capitals Select Forward Ryan Hofer With The 181st Overall Pick In 2022 NHL Entry Draft
Capitals Select Defenseman David Gucciardi With The 213th Overall Pick In 2022 NHL Entry Draft


2021-2022 Season

2021-2022 Prospect Reviews And Forecasts
Alex Alexeyev
Garrett Pilon
Joe Snively
Aliaksei Protas
Brett Leason
Bear Hughes
Tobias Geisser
Beck Malenstyn
Riley Sutter
Shane Gersich
Hendrix Lapierre
Bobby Nardella
Zach Fucale
Bogdan Trineyev
Lucas Johansen
Brian Pinho
Garin Bjorklund
Martin Has
Mitchell Gibson
Chase Clark
Henrik Rybinski
Vincent Iorio
Hunter Shepard
Brent Johnson
Joaquim Lemay
Benton Maass
Kody Clark
Haakon Hanelt
Dru Krebs
Oskar Magnusson
Clay Stevenson

Monthly Prospect Reports
October
November
December
January
February
March
April

2021-22 Season Prospect News And Articles
Tobias Geisser leaves Capitals, signs with EV-Zug in Swiss League
Henrik Rybinski scores goal, assist in WHL’s Western Conference Title Game
Hershey Bears sign Benton Maass and Bear Hughes to AHL contracts
Report: Bogdan Trineyev will return to KHL next season
Garin Bjorklund discusses time in Hershey, and signing first pro contract
Tobias Geisser Added To Switzerland Roster For World Championship
Haakon Hanelt scores first two post season goals in QMJHL
Bogdan Trineyev makes AHL debut for Bears in Game 2 of Calder Cup playoffs
Hendrix LaPierre scores two goals in QMJHL playoff game
Capitals recall defenseman Vincent Iorio to Hershey
Bears sign Bogdan Trineyev and Bear Hughes to Amateur Tryout Agreements
Capitals sign Bogdan Trineyev to three-year entry-level deal
Capitals Sign Garin Bjorklund To Three-Year Deal
Capitals prospects earn 2021-22 season awards
Joe Snively, Pheonix Copley, Aliaksei Protas, Lucas Johansen win season awards for Bears
Henrik Rybinski records two goals, three assists in first two games of WHL playoffs
The Alex Alexeyev Quandry: What’s the best next step for the defenseman?
Report: Damien Riat signs multi-year deal in Swiss League
Hershey Bears sign Dru Krebs, Benton Maass and Garin Bjorklund to ATO’s
Hendrix Lapierre scores a pair of goals in return from injury
Garin Bjorklund and Dru Krebs to report to Hershey
Kody Clark heating up in Hershey
Henrik Rybinski named MVP of Seattle Thunderbirds
Bear Hughes and Henrik Rybinski score back-to-back goals in WHL showdown
Benton Maass Helps Minnesota State Reach First-Ever NCAA Final
Capitals Clay Stevenson joins Hershey on ATO
Lucas Johansen is (finally) finding his game
Capitals officially announce signing of goaltender Clay Stevenson
Hendrix Lapierre records two goals and three assists against Halifax
Report: Capitals to sign Dartmouth goaltender Clay Stevenson
Bear Hughes records first hat trick of 2021-22 season
Hendrix Lapierre continues hot streak
Capitals sign forward Henry Rybinski to three-year deal
Bear Hughes records back-to-back two-goal games
Hendrix Lapierre heats up (again) in latest restart to QMJHL season
Dru Krebs scores two goals against Edmonton Oil Kings
Vincent Iorio scores two goals, three assists in first career five-point game
Bogdan Trineyev scores two goals in Dynamo win
Assessment Of the Hershey Bears at the midway point of the 2021-22 season
The Evolving Game Of Shane Gersich
Tobias Geisser ready for first trip to Washington
Haakon Hanelt deals with missing World Junior Championship…Again
Hendrix Lapierre scores three goals, assist in first two games back in QMJHL
Bogdan Trineyev cut from Russia’s National Junior team
Oskar Magnusson selected to Sweden’s National Junior Team
Hendrix Lapierre, Vincent Iorio cut from Canada’s Junior Team
Important weekend ahead for Hendrix Lapierre and Vincent Iorio
Vincent Iorio excited on eve of Team Canada’s selection camp
Hendrix Lapierre and Vincent Iorio invited to Canada’s Junior Team selection camp
Oskar Magnusson takes one step down in hopes of taking two steps forward
Hendrix Lapierre still processing time in Washington
Interview with Hendrix Lapierre
Oskar Magnusson and Bogdan Trineyev participate in Four Nations Tournament
Joe Snively scores fifth goal in three games
Hendrix Lapierre has positive attitude in return to juniors
Capitals recall Aliaksei Protas and Zach Fucale from Hershey
Capitals assign Hendrix Lapierre to Acadie-Bathurst in QMJHL
Capitals recall Axel Jonsson-Fjallby 
Joe Snively records hat Rick in Bears 5-3 win over Thunderbirds
Aliaksei Protas re-assigned to Hershey
Aliaksei Protas recalled by Washington, makes NHL debut vs. Tampa Bay
Oskar Magnusson selected to Swedish Junior Team for Four-Nation Tournament
Joaquim Lemay named defensive player of the week in USHL
Capitals re-claim Axel Jonsson-Fjällby off waivers
Dru Krebs: “It was a dream come true”
Bear Hughes records two goals, assist in Spokane Chiefs 5-1 win
Bogdan Trineyev returns to lineup after injury
Around the world with Aliaksei Protas in 365 days
Buffalo Sabres Claim Washington Capitals Forward Axel Jonsson-Fjallby Off Waivers
Capitals sign defenseman Vincent Iorio to three-year entry level deal
Capitals goaltending prospect Garin Bjorklund faces Alex Ovechkin’s one-timer
Bears head coach Scott Allen meets with media following final day of development camp
Images from day 2 of Capitals development camp
Bear Hughes realizes he has to “get bigger, stronger, faster”
Hendrix LaPierre confident entering Capitals development camp
Connor McMichael spent his offseason working out with Steven Stamkos and Connor McDavid
Garin Bjorklund Is Looking Forward To Seeing Alex Ovechkin’s Shot
Capitals Release Prospect Camp Roster And Schedule
For Capitals Prospect Vincent Iorio, Capitals Camp Will Be A Jaw-Dropping Experience
Haakon Hanelt (Finally) Arrives In North America
2021-22 Prospect Roster and Pre-Development Camp Assignments
6 Wild Card Prospects In The Capitals System To Watch For This Season
Hendrix Lapierre scores goal and assist in preseason game.
Martin Fehervary is disappointed to miss Olympic Qualifiers, but says he will be ready for Capitals training camp
Aliaksei Protas Assists on game winning in Belarus comeback win in Olympic qualifier
Martin Fehervary Will Miss Olympic Qualifiers Due To Minor Muscle Injury
Aliaksei Protas Scores Goal, Assist and Converts In Shootout In Tuneups To Olympic Qualifiers.
Martin Fehervary Joins Slovakia National Team For Olympic Qualifiers
Aliaksei Protas Joins Belarus National Team For Olympic Qualifiers
Damien Riat Joins HC Lausanne HC In Swiss League
Capitals Prospect Bogdan Trineyev Participates in 2021 Sochi Open
Hendrix Lapierre, Vincent Iorio and Garin Bjorklund participate in Canada’s summer showcase
Haakon Hanelt scores goal, two assists in U20 Summer Challenge
Bogdan Trineyev called to Russian National Team for Sochi Open
Bogdan Trineyev Scores in first preseason game for Dynamo Moscow
Capitals Prospect Haakon Hanelt Commits To Playing In QMJHL This Fall
Deep Dive: A Closer Look At Sixth Round Draft Pick Chase Clark
Deep Dive: A Closer Look At Sixth Round Draft Pick Dru Krebs
Deep Dive: A Closer Look At Fifth Round Draft Pick Haakon Hänelt
Deep Dive: A Closer Look At Fourth Round Draft Pick Joaquim Lemay
Deep Dive: A Closer Look At Third Round Draft Pick Brent Johnson
Deep Dive: A Closer Look At Second Round Draft Pick Vincent Iorio
Damien Riat To Participate In Swiss National Team’s Prospect Camp
Hendrix LaPierre, Garin Bjorklund selected for Team Canada’s Junior Summer Camp
Capitals re-sign Beck Malenstyn
Axel Jonsson-Fjallby Is On the Cusp
No Prospect Development Camp Scheduled This Summer
Capitals Re-sign Shane Gersich To One-Year Deal
Capitals Re-sign Mike Sgarbossa To Two-Year Deal
Capitals Re-sign Garrett Pilon to two-year extension
Bobby Nardella Signs Two-Year Extension
Martin Fehervary still believes his future is in Washington 
Axel Jonsson-Fjallby: “Last Season Was My Best So Far”
Capitals re-sign Axel Jonsson-Fjallby to two-year deal
Capitals Re-sign Joe Snively to One-Year Deal
Damien Riat Says He Will Return For One More Season In Hershey 

2021 Training Camp
Capitals waive Garrett Pilon and Zach Fucale
Pheonix Copley assigned to Hershey
Capitals assign six players to AHL Hershey
Capitals Prospect Game Notes: Capitals at Devils
Capitals Prospect Game Notes: Capitals at Flyers
Capitals assign 11 players to Hershey Bears
Capitals return Vincent Iorio to Brandon Wheat Kings
Capitals Prospect Game Notes: Devils at Capitals
Capitals assign Garin Bjorklund, Dru Krebs, Haakon Hanelt, Bear Hughes, Martin Has
Capitals Prospects Game Notes: Bruins at Capitals
Training Camp Roster And Schedule

2021–22 Preseason
Top 25 Washington Capitals Prospects Rankings (Pre-draft and Development Camp)
Five-Year Development Projections For Washington Capitals Prospects

2021 NHL Entry Draft
Capitals select goaltender Chase Clark in the sixth round of the NHL Draft
The Capitals select defenseman Dru Krebs in the sixth round of the NHL Draft
Capitals select forward Haakon Hanelt in 5th round of the 2021 NHL Draft
Capitals select defenseman Joaquim Lemay in the fourth round of the 2021 NHL Draft
Capitals select defenseman Brent Johnson in the third round of the 2021 NHL Draft
Capitals select defenseman Vincent Iorio in the second round of the NHL Draft


2020-2021 Season

2020-2021 Prospect Reviews And Forecasts
Alex Alexeyev
Garin Bjorklund
Kody Clark
Pheonix Copley
Martin Fehervary
Zach Fucale
Tobias Geisser
Shane Gersich
Martin Hugo Has
Bear Hughes
Axel Jonsson-Fjallby
Hendrix Lapierre
Brett Leason
Connor McMichael
Bobby Nardella
Garrett Pilon
Brian Pinho
Aliaksei Protas
Damien Riat
Mike Sgarbossa
Joe Snively
Riley Sutter
Bogdan Trineyev

Monthly Prospect Reports
September
October
November
December
January
February
March
April
May

2020-2021 Season Prospect News
Connor McMichael named to AHL’s All-Rookie Team
Connor McMichael Named To AHL’s North Division’s All-Star Team
Hendrix Lapierre Excels, But Team Eliminated From QMJHL Playoffs
Capitals Recall Connor McMichael, Alex Alexeyev, Brett Leason and Paul LaDue
Connor McMichael Named AHL Players Of The Week (May 16, 2021)
Connor McMichael Finishes First Pro Season Leading Bears in Foals And Points
Tobias Geisser Selected For Swiss National Training Camp for Worlds
Capitals Prospect Tobias Geisser and EV Zug Win Swiss Championship
Alex Alexeyev Made The Most Of His Unplanned Season In The KHL
Capitals Prospect Bogdan Trineyev and Moscow Dynamo MHL Win Championship
Aliaksei Protas Has Made The Most Of His Opportunities Over The Past Year
Alex Alexeyev Re-assigned to Hershey Bears
Connor McMichael Scores Game-Tying Goal and OT Game-Winner at Buzzer
Aliaksei Protas Re-assigned To Hershey Bears
Aliaksei Protas is returning to the Capitals System
Aliaksei Protas Named Best Rookie In First Round Of KHL Playoffs
Garrett Pilon Emerging As NHL Talent in Hershey
Brett Leason Is Having A Strong Start To His Sophomore Campaign In AHL
For Axel Jonsson-Fjallby, It’s “Shoot First, Shoot First, Shoot First
Alex Alexeyev and Aliaksei Protas Are Heading To KHL Playoffs
Aliaksei Protas scores goal, shootout game winner, named player of the game
Hendrix Lapierre Needs Games: He’s Quarantined For Over 60 Days Since November
Connor McMichael’s First Professional Goal Is A Game-Winner
Alex Alexeyev On Life In The KHL
The Honors Keep Coming For Alex Alexeyev
Alex Alexeyev Wins KHL ‘Rookie Of The Week’ Award For Third Time This Season
Connor McMichael joins Capitals taxi squad
Alex Alexeyev Wins KHL Rookie Of The Week Award For Second Time
Axel Jonsson-Fjallby recalled for Hershey Bears Training Camp
Capitals prospect Tobias Geisser details his bout with COVID-19
Report: Capitals recall Damien Riat
OHL announces further delay in 2020-21 season
WHL delayers start of 2020-21 season
Alex Alexeyev scores two goals in first six minutes of game
Damien Riat Heating Up For Geneve-Servette of Swiss League
Report: Martin Hugo Has loaned to HC Benátky nad Jizerou in the Czech’s Chance League
Axel Jonsson-Fjallby scores third goal of the season for Vasterviks 
Aliaksei Protas wins KHL’s  “Rookie of the Week” award
The Ivy League’s Cancellation of the season leaves Mitchell Gibson in Tough Spot
Aliaksei Protas Sets Dinamo Minsk Franchise Record For Most Goals By a 19-year old
Hershey Bears Hire Emily Engel-Natke as Video Coach, Capitals Promote Jared Elenberger to video coordinator in Washington
The Ivy League Cancels 2020-21 Season, Leaves Mitchell Gibson in Tough Spot
Vitek Vanecek Remains Positive, Ready To Battle For Playing Time with Capitals
Martin Hugo Has Participates in Team Czech Republic U20 Camp
Connor McMichael, Hendrix Lapierre Invited to Team Canada Selection Camp
OHL Announces February 4 as new start date for 2020-21 season
AHL Announces February 5 As New Start Date For 2020-21 Season
Capitals Sign Hendrix Lapierre to Three-Year Deal
Bogdan Trineyev makes KHL debut
Axel Jonsson-Fjallby scores two goals and an assist for Vasterviks IK
Bobby Nardella Makes Debut For Djurgarden, Records First SHL Point
Capitals Re-sign Shane Gersich
Bogdan Trineyev – The First Interviews
Alex Alexeyev Scores First Career KHL Goal
Aliaksei Protas Ties Dinamo Minsk Franchiase Record For Most Goals by 19 year-old
Capitals Re-sign Lucas Johansen to one-year, two-way deal
Capitals Loan Bobby Nardella to Djurgardens of SHL
Capitals Tender Qualifying Offers to Jonas Siegenthaler, Shane Gersich
Washington Capitals Sign Daniel Sprong to Two-Year Deal
Washington Capitals Prospect Daniel Sprong Pre-selected For Dutch National Team
Washington Capitals Re-Sign Brian Pinho To Two-Year Deal
Washington Capitals Loan Axel Jonsson-Fjallby to Vasterviks IK 
Washington Capitals Loan Alex Alexeyev to KHL’s Salavat  Yulaev Ufa
Washington Capitals Loan Aliaksei Protas To KHL’s Dinamo Minsk
Washington Capitals Loan Damien Riat and Tobias Geisser to Europe Teams

Features
Five-Year Development Projections For Washington Capitals Prospects
A look at Billet Family Life with Capitals Prospect Aliaksei Protas
The KHL Season is Rapidly Deteriorating Due to COVID-19. should Capitals Prospects Exit From League?
Connor McMichael on Alex Ovechkin: “I Was In Love With Just Watching Him Shoot The Puck”

2020 Training Camp
2020 Training Camp Roster
The Curious Case Of Capitals Prospect Damien Riat
Connor McMichael Could See Playing Time With Hershey Bears This Season
Scrimmage Recap: Team White Beats Team Red 4-0 – Schilling, van Riemsdyk, Snively and Oshie Score
Scrimmage Re-Cap: Ovechkin, Kuznetsov, Chara Score – Team White Beats Team Red 3-1
Capitals Announce Roster Cuts and Re-assignments
Capitals loan six players to Hershey Bears
Hendrix LaPierre on Meeting Idol Alex Ovechkin: “It Was Special To See Him And Shake His Hand”

2021 World Junior Championship
Connor McMichael Records Goal in Canada’s 5-0 Blanking Of Russia in Semi-Final
Connor McMichael records three points in Canada’s 16-2 over Germany
Connor McMichael named Alternate Captain for Team Canada
Capitals fan guide to past World Junior Championships
10 Test Positive For Covid-19 Upon Entry To Edmonton Bubble For World Junior Championship
Looking back at Alex Ovechkin’s 2003 World Junior Championship
Vegas Odds to win the 2021 World Junior Championship
Martin Hugo Has Survives First Cuts For Czech Republic
Capitals Prospect Connor McMichael selected For Team Canada Junior Team
Hendrix Lapierre released from Team Canada selection camp
Connor McMichael: “I Like The Pressure, I Think That’s When I Play My Best”
Team Canada Cleared to Return To Ice Following 14-Day Quarantine 
Martin Hugo Has Officially Invited To Czech Junior Team Selection Camp
Team Canada to undergo 14-day quarantine after two players test positive for COVID-19
Team Canada postpones third scrimmage after two players test positive for COVID-19
On loan for two weeks before returning to Czech Republic U20 camp, Martin Hugo Has is making an impact with HC Benátky 
Team White Downs Team Red In Second Team Canada Scrimmage
Connor McMichael and Hendrix Lapierre do battle in first Team Canada scrimmage
Connor McMichael: “We have a big opportunity in front of us to repeat”
Report From Day One Of Team Canada’s U20 Selection Camp
Connor McMichael and Hendrix Lapierre Report To Team Canada U20 Selection Camp
Martin Hugo Has Is Happy To Be Back At Work, Even If It’s Inside A Bubble

2020 NHL Entry Draft
Capitals Select Center Hendrix Lapierre with 22nd Overall Pick
A Closer Look At The Capitals First Round Pick: Hendrix Lapierre
Capitals Select Bogdan Trineyev with the 117th Overall Pick
A Closer Look At Capitals Draft Pick Bogdan Trineyev
Capitals Select Bear Hughes With 148th Pick In The Draft
A Closer Look At Capitals Draft Pick Bear Hughes
Capitals Select Goaltender Garin Bjorklund 179th Overall
A Closer Look At Capitals Draft Pick Garin Bjorklund
Capitals Select Forward Oskar Magnusson 211th Overall
A Closer Look At Capitals Draft Pick Oskar Magnusson

2019-2020 Pre-season Prospect Rankings
Top 20 Washington Capitals Prospects – 2020 Preseason 

2020 Capitals Summer Training Camp
Final 2020 Playoffs Roster
Brian Pinho Scores Goal, Assist, Leads Team Red to 2-1 Win Over Team Blue
Brian Pinho Primed For Training Camp and New Contract Extension
For Shane Gersich This Capitals Training Camp Will Be Critical For Continuing Capitals Career
Summer Training Camp (Phase 3) Roster Announced


2019-2020 Season

Assessing the Depth of the Washington Capitals Defensive Prospect Pool
Connor McMichael on Mike Vogel’s Breaking The Ice Podcast

2019-2020 Prospect Reviews And Forecasts
Damien Riat
Eric Florchuk
Tobias Geisser
Mitchell Gibson
Aliaksei Protas
Benton Maass
Connor McMichael
Alex Kannok-Leipert
Martin Hugo Has
Kristian Røykås-Marthinsen
Garrett Pilon
Brian Pinho
Bobby Nardella
Vitek Vanecek
Beck Malenstyn
Shane Gersich
Joe Snively
Axel Jonsson-Fjallby
Alex Alexeyev
Connor Hobbs
Martin Fehervary

2019-2020 Mid-Season Reports
Washington Capitals Mid-season Top-20 Prospect Rankings – January, 2020

Weekly Prospect Reports
Week 26 Report (03/09 – 03/15)
Week 25 Report (03/02 – 03/08)
Week 24 Report (02/24 – 03/01)
Week 23 Report (02/17 – 02/23)
Week 22 Report (02/10 – 02/16)
Week 21 Report (02/03 – 02/09)
Week 20 Report (01/27 – 02/02)
Week 19 Report (01/20 – 01/26)
Week 18 Report (01/13 – 01/19)
Week 17 Report (01/06 – 01/12)
Week 16 Report (12/30 – 01/5)
Week 15 Report (12/23 – 12/29)
Week 14 Report (12/16 – 12/22)
Week 13 Report (12/09 – 12/15)
Week 12 Report (12/02 – 12/08)
.Week 11 Report (11/25 – 12/1)
Week 10 Report (11/18 – 11/24)
Week 9 Report (11/11 – 11/17)
Week 8 Report (11/4 – 11/10)
Week 7 Report (10/28 – 11/3)
Week 6 Report (10/21 – 10/27)
Week 5 Report (10/14 – 10/20)
Week 4 Report (10/7 – 10/13)
Week 3 Report (9/30 – 10/6)
Week 2 Report (9/23 – 9/29)
Week 1 Report (9/16 – 9/22)

Monthly Prospect Reports
March – No Report (Play suspended)
February
January
December
November
October

Prospect Interviews
Martin Fehervary
Alexander Alexeyev
Beck Malenstyn
Riley Sutter
Joe Snively
Connor McMichael
Aliaksei Protas
Mitchell Gibson
Riley Sutter

2020 IIHF World Junior Championship
Connor McMichael Scores In Team Canada’s 6-4 Win Over Team USA; Martin Hugo Has, Czech Republic Beat Russia
Martin Hugo Has Records Three Points In Czech Republic’s 4-3 Loss To Germany
Connor McMichael scores in Team Canada’s 6-1 Win Over Team Slovakia in Quarterfinals
Connor McMichael Scores 4th Goal of Tournament, Canada Beats Finland 5-0, Advances to Face Russia
Connor McMichael, Canada Rally To Beat Russia And Win Gold

Stories From The Season
Connor McMichael Named OHL Player Of The Week (09/30/2019)
Connor McMichael Named OHL Player Of The Week (11/04/2019)

2019 Training Camp
2019 Training Camp Roster
Game 1 – Prospect Review – Blackhawks At Capitals (09/16/2019)
Game 2 – Prospect Review – Blues At Capitals (09/18/2019)
Roster Cuts – First Round (09/19/2019)
Roster Cuts – Second Round (09/21/2019)
Roster Cuts – Third Round (09/28/2019)
Capitals waive three players (09/30/2019)

2019 Prospect Tournament
2019 Prospect Tournament Preview – Players to Watch
Washington Capitals Roster and Schedule for 2019 Prospect Tournament
Game 1: Washington Capitals 10, Carolina Hurricanes 3 (09/07/2019)
Game 2: Nashville Predators 3, Washington Capitals 2 (OT) (09/08/2019)
Game 3: Tampa Bay Lightning 7, Washington Capitals 2 (09/10/2019)

2019 Preseason Rankings
Washington Capitals Top-20 Prospects: 2019 Pre-season Rankings

2019 Development Camp
2019 Development Camp Roster
Notes from 2019 Development Camp scrimmage


2018-2019 SEASON

Top 20 Ranking Of Capitals Prospects For 2019 (Pre-Draft and Development Camp)
Hershey Bears Report Cards: Player Grades for the 2018-2019 Season

2018-2019 Prospect Reviews And Forecasts
Benton Maass
Martin Fehervary
Eric Florchuk
Kristian Roykas-Marthinsen
Axel Jonsson-Fjällby
Sebastian Walfridsson
Riley Sutter
Beck Malenstyn
Vitek Vanecek
Brian Pinho
Kody Clark
Garrett Pilon
Liam O’Brien
Riley Barber
Connor Hobbs
Shane Gersich
Tyler Lewington
Damien Riat
Tobias Geisser
Ilya Samsonov
Nathan Walker
Lucas Johansen
Parker Milner
Alexander Alexeyev
Joe Snively
Alex Kannok-Leipert

2018-2019 Monthly Prospect Reports
October, 2018
November, 2018
December, 2018
January, 2019
February, 2019
March, 2019

Season Reports
Recap of Washington Capitals prospects play at 2019 World Junior Championship

2018 Training Camp
2018 Training Camp Roster
Preseason Game 1: Prospect Report Card: Capitals at Bruins (09/16/2018)
Preseason Game 2: Prospect Report Card: Bruins at Capitals (09/18/2018)
Roster Cuts – First Round – (09/19/2018)
Preseason Game 3: Prospect Report Card: Capitals @ Canadiens (09/20/2018)
Preseason Game 4: Prospect Report Card: Capitals @ Hurricanes (09/21/2018)
Roster Cuts – Second Round – (09/22/2018)
Preseason Game 5: Prospect Report Card: Capitals @ Blues (09/25/2018)
Roster Cuts – Third Round – (09/26/2018)
Roster Cuts – Fourth Round – (09/27/2018)
Roster Cuts – Fifth Round – (09/28/2018)

2018 Prospect Showcase
Game 1: Nashville Predators 5, Washington Capitals 4
Game 2: Washington Capitals 5, Tampa Bay Lightning 0
Game 2: Player Analysis
Game 3: Washington Capitals 8, Nashville Predators 5

TOP 30 Prospects: 2018 Preseason Rankings
Washington Capitals Top 30 Prospects: 2018 Pre-season Rankings (1-15)
Washington Capitals Top 30 Prospects: 2018 Pre-season Rankings (16-30)


2017-2018 SEASON

2017-2018 Prospect Reviews and Forecasts
Pheonix Copley
Ilya-Samsonov
Riley-Barber
Shane Gersich
Tobias Geisser
Garrett Pilon
Travis Boyd
Lucas Johansen
Jonas Siegenthaler
Axel Jonsson-Fjallby
Connor Hobbs
Nathan Walker
Vitek Vanecek
Brian Pinho
Kristian Roykas Marthinsen
Chase Priskie
Beck Malenstyn
Benton Maass
Colby Williams
Sebastian Walffridsson
Tyler Lewington
Riley Sutter

2017-2018 Monthly Prospect Reports
March, 2018
February, 2018
January, 2018
December, 2017
November, 2017
October, 2017