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Alexander Suzdalev Ready For Next Step: “It’s My Job”

Last season, Washington Capitals prospect Alexander Suzdalev played for the Regina Pats of the Western Hockey League (WHL), the same team as Connor Bedard, who was chosen first overall in the 2023 NHL Draft. But with Bedard graduating to the … Continue reading

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Deep Dive on Capitals’ Second Round Pick – Andrew Cristall

Photo: NHL The Washington Capitals selected left-winger Andrew Cristall in the second round (40th pick overall) of the 2023 NHL Entry draft on Thursday. He is rated as a dynamic player who adds extra flash to every play. Evaluators say … Continue reading

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Chicago Blackhawks Reportedly Sell $1.9 Million In Season Tickets In First Hour After Winning 2023 NHL Draft Lottery

According to Chicago Blackhawks team president Jaime Faulkner, the Blackhawks sold $1.9 million in season tickets in the first hour since winning the 2023 NHL Draft Lottery on Monday night. The prize for winning this year’s lottery is generational talent … Continue reading

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2023 NHL Draft Lottery Results: Washington To Pick Eighth Overall, Chicago Wins First

Photo: NHL.com The Washington Capitals will select eighth overall in the 2023 NHL Draft at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee on June 28, which was determined in the draft lottery on Monday night. The Chicago Blackhawks won the first overall … Continue reading

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No Anthony Mantha: Notes From Capitals Morning Skate

The Washington Capitals held their gameday morning skate at 10:30 this morning at MedStar Capitals Iceplex. They next host the Anaheim Ducks tonight at Capital One Arena in the second game of a three-game homestand. Puck drop tonight is set … Continue reading

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Midday Breakaway: Reunited And It Feels So Good

Washington Capitals forward prospect Alexander Suzdalev made his return to the Regina Pats on Tuesday. Suzdalev’s preseason training and start of the WHL season was interrupted so that he could participate in Capitals rookie camp and the first few days of … Continue reading

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Capitals Prospect Notebook – Week Ending September 3, 2022: We’re Camping!

Photo: @ReginaPatsHockey We are now less than three weeks away from the start of the Washington Capitals training camp set for September 22. However, training camps for most of the Capitals prospects are already underway. Here’s the latest prospect news for the … Continue reading

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Top Draft Prospect Connor Bedard Excited To Be Reunited With Capitals Prospect Alexander Suzdalev: “I’m Pumped”

Training camps in the Western Hockey League (WHL) finally opened this week. Capitals’ prospect Ryan Hofer and the Everett Silvertips got things started on Monday, while Capitals prospect Alexander Suzdalev and the Regina Pats opened training camp on Wednesday.

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14-year-old Connor Bedard Granted “Exceptional Status” To Play In WHL Next Season

Connor Bedard, a 14-year-old North Vancouver native, was granted “Exceptional Status” Tuesday after a review by BC Hockey and Hockey Canada, allowing him to play in the WHL next season. Bedard becomes the first player to gain exceptional status for … Continue reading

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