Locked On Capitals - Daily Podcast On The Washington Capitals

In this episode of Locked on Capitals Dan does a player review and profile on Garin Bjorklund of the Washington Capitals.

 The Washington Capitals have signed goaltender Garin Bjorklund to a three-year entry level contract, Bjorklund's contract will carry an average annual value of $843,333. 

The Capitals selected Bjorklund, 19, in the sixth round with the 179th overall pick in the 2020 NHL Draft. The 6'2", 178-pound goaltender finished this season with the Medicine Hat Tigers of the Western Hockey League (WHL) with an 8-36-2 record, one shutout, a 4.26 goals-against average and a .877 save percentage. The Grande Prairie, Alta., native signed an amateur tryout agreement with the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League (AHL) on April 20.

Bjorklund was ranked fifth among North American goaltenders by NHL Central Scouting prior to the 2020 NHL Draft. Bjorklund posted a 20-5-1 record, a 2.91 goals against average and a .897 save percentage in 28 games with Medicine Hat in the 2019-20 season. His 20 wins ranked third among rookie goaltenders in 2019-20.

In 96 career games in the WHL with Medicine Hat, Bjorklund is 40-48-4 with three shutouts, a 3.50 goals-against average and a .892 save percentage.

Bjorklund won an Alberta Midget AAA Championship with the Calgary Buffalos in 2018-19 where he registered a 1.76 goals against average and a .934 save percentage in 11 games.

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In this episode of Locked on Capitals Dan talks about how former Zdeno Chara announces his retirement from the NHL. The big-bodied defenseman enjoyed a 24-year career with the Bruins, Islanders, Senators and Capitals.

Then on the show Dan talks about the latest with Ivan Miroshnichenko The Caps expect Miroshnichenko to play this season. He will not be at training camp, but was at development camp for off-ice sessions in July and was cleared for on-ice work after going into remission.

Then later Dan talks about the latest with Hendrix Lapierre. Lapierre says: "You can’t arrive at camp and not have the mentality of making that team,” Lapierre said. “You gotta be a confident player and, as I’ve said before, I think I’ve put myself in the situation to have success with what I’ve done this summer.

Then to finish the show Dan reviews the Top 10 Capitals prospect according to The Athletic and gives you his take on them 

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In this edition of Locked on Capitals I'm joined by JJ Regan of NBC Sports Washington as we talk the very latest on your Washington Capitals

Who will crack the opening night roster? Where does Connor McMichael fit into this lineup?

Later in the show we talk about Dylan Strome and the role he will play in Nick Backstrom's absence. We then talk about Connor Brown and the role he will take in Tom Wilson's absence.

Then finally in the show we will talk about Alex Ovechkin and how many goals he's projected to score.

To end the show we talk about where we think the Caps will finish in the metro division.

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In this episode of Locked on Capitals Dan is joined by Justin Trudel of Nova Caps and the talk about the upcoming Capitals season. What is Alex Ovechkin's projected goal total. Many around the NHL believe he has to slow down at some point, but will he?

Later in the show they talk about Dylan Strome from Nicklas Backstrom. Is he a goof fit at that position? Later they talk about Connor Brown as Tom's replacement. Connor doesn't bring that big physical presence, but he does have a good goal scoring touch.

The Washington Capitals were inconsistent in net last season. How big of an upgrade is Darcy Kuemper and Charlie Lindgren?

To end the show they talk about the metro division and who they think will finish on top. And where do the Capitals rank in the metro division?

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In this edition of Locked on Capitals Dan talks about the very latest on the ice at Medstar Ice Complex. More and more players are beginning to show. There're so many players in fact that they're having to separate the practice in two. Having the veteran's practice and the young players second.

There has been some improvement with Nick Backstrom and Tom Wilson. Tom Wilson's targeted return date is early December. Nick Backstrom has been spending some time with the strength coach. Nick is taking it slow but is slated to return at some point next season.

The Capitals will feature some new jerseys this season. What will they look like.

The Capitals broadcast crew will remain the same next season, which is good for Caps fans everywhere.

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In this episode of Locked on Capitals Dan talks about Martin Fehervary and how he took a stick to the face during his last workout before heading to DC. It appears as though he will be ok. The dentist was able to fix his chipped teeth.

Later in the show Dan talks about Anthony Mantha and the increased role he will need to have in Tom Wilson's absence. Mantha isn't a tough guy naturally but will need to use his big frame to his advantage.

Mantha who missed a good portion of last season to a shoulder injury will need to regain his goal scoring touch.

Mantha who the Capitals got in the Jakub Vrana trade seems to have really worked out well for the Capitals. Mantha is a great skater who has a great goal scoring touch.

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In this edition of Locked on Capitals Dan talks about the outlook for the Washington Capitals according to NHL.com

"We know it, our fan base knows it and the management knows it that from inside the locker room last year we didn't get it done, and we have to," Capitals coach Peter Laviolette said. "I think the most important thing is that we're ready to win game one. I like to keep things in perspective and on point with where you are currently and I think when you get to that point at the end of the year, you can change your tune and change your focus."

Those were the thought of coach Laviolette about the Capitals being eliminated in the first-round last season. GM Brian Maclellan went out and solidified this lineup by signing Darcy Kuemper, Charlie Lindgren, Dylan Strome and Connor brown. Failure isn't an option for the aging "Rock the Red" era Caps

Dylan Strome and Connor brown were among the many Caps players already showing up in DC at informal skates. This among the other Caps players are: Carlson, Kuznetsov, Orlov, Oshie, Mantha, Brown, Strome, Hagelin, Jensen, Dowd, Hathaway, Johansson, Lindgren, Snively, AJF and Protas.

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In this episode of Locked on Capitals Dan talks about the netminding situation in Washington. Looking back on the last couple of years it feels like any netminder would be an upgrade considering the inconsistent play of Vitek Vanecek and Ilya Samsonov.

Mac then went on and totally cut bait and parted ways with Ilya and Vitek.

In July on the first day of free agency Brian Maclellan went out and swung for the fences and connected by signing reigning Stanley Cup winning goalie Darcy Kuemper.

Mac wasn't done yet as he went on and signed a backup goalie in Charlie Lindgren. A goalie that doesn't have a lot of NHL experience but has a good trajectory.

So, on paper it seems like the Capitals are in a good position in the netminding department, but are they really? Now granted Darcy came off a great season winning the Stanley Cup with Colorado, but his career is one full of a lengthy list of the injured list. Most recently his eye injury last season. Can Darcy stay healthy, and can he continue to play well with the Caps not the Avs in front of him?

Darcy was 37-12 last season which is great, but in 20-21 he was 10-11, in the 19-20 season he was 16-11 and in the 18-19 season he was 27-20. So was last season the high-water mark for Darcy or is he just getting started?

If Darcy gets injured did they do the right thing by signing an unknown commodity in Charlie or should they have gone with a more established veteran.

My fingers are crossed and hoping for a vast improvement in the netminding department in the coming season.

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In this edition of Locked on Capitals Dan talks about what teams are the frontrunner to win the Metro division. Training camps haven't even started or the first preseason game hasn't been played but there's already teams that are favored to win.

The two teams that most are talking about including The Athletic are the Carolina Hurricanes and the New York Rangers. Dan gives his thoughts on those picks and who he thinks will finish top of the metro and where the Capitals fit in.

The Capitals added:

Darcy Kuemper, Dylan Strome, Connor Brown, Charlie Lindgren, Erik Gustafsson.

Darcy Kuemper backstopped the Colorado Avalanche on their win of the Stanley Cup.

Dylan Strome is slated to be the second line center in Nick Backstrom's absence. Connor Brown ostensibly fills in for Tom Wilson on the top line right wing. Charlie Lindgren who had flashes of greatness last season with St Louis will have his big shot in the NHL being Darcy Kuemper backup.

Journeyman Erik Gustafsson will get his shot to help the Caps solidify their blue line.

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In this edition of Locked on Capitals we talk about Evgeny Kuznetsov and the truly dynamic player he is. He had an a rough 2020-2021 season but had a great season last year Kuznetsov finished second in scoring (78 Points), tied for first in Assists (54), and tied for second in Goals (24).

While Kuznetsov has by no means had an underwhelming career thus far (496 Points in 599 Games Played), prior to 2021-22 he struggled to match or come close to his previous career-high offensive output (83 Points in 79 Games in the Cup-winning 2017-18 season) on a consistent basis, and off-ice incidents and a lack of confidence and morale led to the 26th overall pick in 2010 feeling the pressure from all sides, with trade rumors surrounding him in the 2021 offseason.

What is the projection for him next year? With an injury to Nick Backstrom the Capitals are going to need to see the continued production from Kuznetsov. He has the pedigree of a winner and an effortless approach that makes him an exciting player to watch and even more lethal on the ice,

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