Locked On Capitals - Daily Podcast On The Washington Capitals

The Washington Capitals are approaching a preseason game against the Boston Bruins and a roster deadline. They need to trim their roster to 23 players by the NHL's deadline for submitting opening night rosters. The team is making decisions about the opening night roster and may use the last preseason game to help with these decisions. Coach Carbery commented on the internal competitions, noting the challenges in the evaluation process. The team has been actively shaping their final roster as the deadline approaches, with recent moves including placing defenseman Ethan Bear and forward Mike Sgarbossa on waivers. The Capitals have waived Bear and Sgarbossa, leaving the roster with 27 healthy skaters, with several players still competing for full-time roles at the NHL level.

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The Washington Capitals' 2023-24 season performance was marked by a lackluster offense, ranking low in goals scored per game and shot attempts. While Alex Ovechkin's pursuit of the all-time goals record added excitement, the team's overall scoring was underwhelming, with only Dylan Strome surpassing 35 points. The potential impact of new additions brought uncertainty to the team's offensive prowess, while defensive shortcomings and struggles of core players posed challenges. On a positive note, Charlie Lindgren's emergence as a solid goaltender and the addition of Logan Thompson provided hope for the team's goaltending depth. How much better will the Capitals be in 2024/2025?

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The Washington Capitals are facing tough roster decisions as they approach the deadline for setting their opening night rosters. One player at the center of this decision-making is 19-year-old Andrew Cristall, who has been impressing during training camp and has the potential to secure a spot on the NHL roster. Coach Carbery has praised Cristall's hard work and dedication, positioning him as a strong contender for a spot on the team. The team is carefully crafting and fine-tuning their line combinations, with particular focus on the left wing position where contenders like Jakub Vrana, Ivan Miroshnichenko, and Andrew Cristall are vying for a place. With internal competition heating up, the coach is weighing his options for the upcoming games and emphasizing the competitive nature of the team's lineup decisions.

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The Washington Capitals training camp roster currently consists of 30 players, with ongoing competition for the remaining roster spots due to injuries to key players. Notable performances include Pierre-Luc Dubois' strong showing in his second game with the team, the impressive chemistry of the Duhaime-Dowd-Raddysh line, and the competition among forwards and defensive players aiming to secure spots on the team. The goaltending situation appears to be solidified with the strong performance of Charlie Lindgren and Logan Thompson.

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The NHL’s Metro Division feels like the division in the most flux going into the 2024-25 season; the New York Islanders and Washington Capitals barely squeaked into last year’s playoffs, the Carolina Hurricanes lost some key talent, and the New York Rangers have a President’s Trophy to defend. In this special Locked On NHL Season Preview Round Table, Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Jon Chik (Locked On Rangers), Zach Martin (Locked On Hurricanes) and Dan Holmi (Locked On Capitals) discuss whether their teams can stay atop a division with some teams hungry to punch back into the postseason behind them. Can the Islanders continue to get by on goaltending? Can the Rangers repeat as the league’s best regular season team? Can Pierre-Luc Dubous ignite Alex Ovechkin and the Capitals? And can the Hurricanes keep their contention window open? All that, plus FanDuel points over/unders, biggest offseason additions, breakout players, and the threats to derail each team’s seasons. 

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The Washington Capitals made tough decisions during their off day, cutting their training camp roster and placing several players on waivers for reassignment to the AHL's Hershey Bears, including Ethen Frank, Alex Limoges, Riley Sutter, Chase Priskie, and Hardy Häman Aktell. Ethen Frank's underwhelming preseason performance led to his potential move to the AHL, while Alex Limoges, Riley Sutter, Chase Priskie, and Hardy Häman Aktell also face potential reassignment. Notable names still on the Capitals' roster include Jakub Vrana, Ivan Miroshnichenko, Andrew Cristall, and Henrik Rybinski, while competition for roster spots intensifies for players like Sonny Milano, Andrew Cristall, and Dylan McIlrath.

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The Washington Capitals are gearing up for their preseason game, featuring key players like Alex Ovechkin and Dylan Strome alongside prospects vying for spots. Jakub Vrana aims to secure a roster spot through a professional tryout agreement, acknowledging tough competition and emphasizing his determination and focus. The team evaluates Logan Thompson's standout performance in goal, earning praise from head coach Spencer Carbery for his solid goaltending and skill in a preseason victory over the New Jersey Devils. Thompson's performance positions him well within the team as they prepare for the upcoming season.

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The Capitals saw strong performances from multiple players in a preseason victory in New Jersey, with notable contributions from Strome, Duhaime, Carlson, Thompson, Dowd, Ovechkin, TvR, Chychrun, and Vrana. Logan Thompson impressed in his first start for the Capitals, showcasing potential to form a formidable goaltending tandem with Charlie Lindgren. Jakub Vrana shone in a last-chance game, demonstrating speed, skating, and playmaking abilities. Line combinations and standout performances by players highlighted the team's success. The strong debut of Jakob Chychrun, Trevor van Riemsdyk's standout performance, and Alex Ovechkin's return to game action were also noteworthy.

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In the second preseason game against the Bruins, the Washington Capitals faced the Boston Bruins and despite some positive performances from players like Cristall, McMichael, and Shepard, they ultimately fell 4-2. Defensive struggles were apparent, with Shepard facing 19 shots and the defensive pairing of Priskie and Iorio experiencing difficulties. The team has also struggled with shot generation in the preseason. Player performances varied, with notable contributions from Miroshnichenko, Cristall, and Protas. The strong performances of certain players like Cristall may impact the team's roster decisions in the upcoming weeks.

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The topics cover a range of aspects related to the NHL preseason and the Washington Capitals. They include the performance of players like Andrew Cristall, discussions about Ovechkin's power play time and potential adjustments to the power play strategy, insights into the team's roster and potential player sit-outs, and the anticipation for upcoming games against the Bruins and the Devils. The focus on player development, strategic adjustments, and upcoming matchups demonstrates the depth of preparation and analysis within the organization as they gear up for the new season.

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