Daily Washington Capitals news and notes: Chara departs for the Island, the rookies convene at Medstar, looking ahead to training camp and more.
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- The Caps’ prospects and invitees kicked off the leadup to the 2021-22 season with the opening of rookie camp out at Medstar yesterday. [Caps video (Nardella), NBCSW, THW, WHN]
“You’re here for one thing, you’re here to make the Washington Capitals. That’s your goal.”
Inside this year’s Rookie Camp introductory meeting with head coach Peter Laviolette and Director of Player Development Steve Richmond.#ALLCAPS pic.twitter.com/9TQjcsv2lu
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) September 18, 2021
- Among them was, of course, Connor McMichael, who talked afterward about his offseason training, which included some pretty impressive workout buddies. [Caps video, NBCSW]
- Who are the top three prospects to keep an eye on over the rest of rookie camp? [S&S]
- Breaking down all of Alex Ovechkin’s many, MANY accomplishments achieved before turning 36 just a few days ago. [NoVa Caps]
- Zdeno Chara decided to undo all the good will he built up during his year in DC and sign a one-year deal to play for the Islanders (on purpose, we assume, but…) [NHL, AP, PHT, ESPN]
- Three burning questions facing the Caps ahead of next week’s training camp. [S&S]
- Get the lowdown on all the other comings and goings, fraternal connections and news stories from a fairly eventful NHL offseason. [NoVa Caps]
- The Caps could have as many as seven different Olympic representatives this February as NHLers make their return to the Games in Beijing. [THW]
- Finally, happy birthday to Don Beaupre, who turns the big 6-0 today.