The Washington Capitals are busy preparing for their upcoming shortened season and their votes to ratify the new CBA. That will come today and tomorrow.
Looks like the Caps will kick off the season against Steven Stamkos and the Tamp Bay Lightning. That will be on Saturday, January 19.
Training camp opens this weekend. The Caps have decided against inviting juniors because, according to GM George McPhee, they stand little to no chance of making the roster. 2012 first round pick Tom Wilson did get an invite and will be present. Wilson's invite could have to do with the Nicklas Backstrom neck injury and perhaps Wilson could get a look from the Caps. Wilson will play Friday night for Plymouth before heading tot he District. Speaking of prospects, Caps have several prospects in the NCAA and playing in Europe, but they do have a small contingent in the CHL.
Although we anxiously await word on the extent of the injury to Backstrom, although we believe it may be...
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DC Pro Sports Report:
PLAYERS:
Steven Stamkos,
George Mcphee,
Tom Wilson,
Nicklas Backstrom,
Brooks Laich,
Adam Oates,
Olaf Kolzig,
Joey Crabb,
Jack Hillen,
Alexander Ovechkin,
Tom Poti,
Jason Chimera
TEAMS: Washington Capitals, Tampa Bay Lightning, Toronto Maple Leafs
TEAMS: Washington Capitals, Tampa Bay Lightning, Toronto Maple Leafs
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