Tag Archives: Caps Prospects

Ivan Miroshnichenko Continues Scoring Streak For Fifth-Consecutive Game – 2 Goals And A Fight Today

Photo: Avangard Omsk Washington Capitals first-round draft pick Ivan Miroshnichenko continues his triumphant return to the game of hockey, extending his scoring streak to five-consecutive games. On Wednesday afternoon, he scored two goals and also had a fight in Omsk … Continue reading

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Capitals’ Prospect Haakon Hanelt Deals With Missing World Junior Championship…Again

Photos: Simon Seguin-Bertrand, Le Droit Haakon Hanelt, the fifth-round draft pick of the Washington Capitals in 2021, was scheduled to participate in the World Junior Championship (WJC) this week in Alberta, Canada. Instead, the 18 year-old is rehabbing a shoulder that underwent … Continue reading

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Prospect Notes: Capitals at Flyers – Aliaksei Protas, Brett Leason Stand Out In Third Preseason

The Washington Capitals continued their 2021 pre-season schedule on Saturday night with a day trip to Philadelphia to face the Flyers. The game was the first of three-straight preseason road games for the Caps. They will finish their exhibition schedule … Continue reading

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Why Connor McMichael Currently Has The Edge Over Hendrix Lapierre For The Final Center Position

The Capitals have just four more preseason games to make several key decisions regarding their opening night roster. One of the biggest questions remaining is how will the team replace Nicklas Backstrom in the lineup.

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Capitals Return Vincent Iorio To Brandon Wheat Kings

The Washington Capitals announced on Friday morning that they have returned defenseman Vincent Iorio to the Brandon Wheat Kings of the Western Hockey League (WHL). The Wheat Kings 2021-22 regular season begins tonight when they host the Winnipeg Ice.

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Garin Bjorklund On Facing Alex Ovechkin’s Patented One-Timer: “His Shot Is Definitely Harder Than It Is On TV”

Prior to departing for training camp last week, Washington Capitals goaltending prospect Garin Bjorklund said he was looking forward to seeing Alex Ovechkin’s shot first hand.

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“I Have to Get Bigger, Stronger, and Faster”: Capitals Fifth-Round Pick Bear Hughes

Screen cap: @Capitals With the 2021-22 NHL season beginning to commence, the first wave of activity for the Washington Capitals has begun in the form of their Rookie Camp. For the past few days, draft picks and prospects of the … Continue reading

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Garin Bjorklund Is Looking Forward To Seeing Alex Ovechkin’s Shot: “It’ll Be Eye-Opening For sure”

Photo: Erica Perreaux/Lethbridge Hurricanes Like many of the Washington Capitals prospects convening in Northern Virginia this week, goaltender Garin Bjorklund will be participating in his first formal camp with the team. Due to COVID, the Capitals will be holding their … Continue reading

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A Closer Look At The Free Agent Invites Attending The 2021 Washington Capitals Development Camp

The Washington Capitals 2021-22 season is finally getting into gear. The first activity is the Capitals Rookie Camp, which begins this Saturday and continues through September 20. Invited prospects include recent draft picks and several undrafted free agents. 

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Capitals Release Roster And Schedule For 2021 Prospect Development Camp

The 2021-22 season is finally kicking into gear. The Washington Capitals begin their formal preparations for the upcoming season with a development camp for many of teams prospects. The camp will begin this Saturday at MedStar Capitals Iceplex and run through … Continue reading

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