Capitals Prospects

Updates about the prospects of the Washington Capitals organization

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2014 NHL Mock Draft: 1-10 I’ll only be doing the first round. No trades will be made because trades are so unpredictable in the NHL draft.

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Capitals Draft Prospect Profile: Anthony DeAngelo

Capitals Draft Prospect Profile: Anthony DeAngelo

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NAME: Anthony DeAngelo

POSITION: Defenseman

HANDEDNESS: Right

HEIGHT: 5’10″ (70”)

WEIGHT: 170 pounds

CURRENT TEAM: Sarnia (OHL)

BIRTHDATE: October 24, 1995

BIRTHPLACE: Sewell, New Jersey

MOCK DRAFT RANGE: #10-#20

PROJECTION: Top 4 defenseman

STRENGTHS

DeAngelo is, in my opinion, the most offensively gifted defenseman in the 2014 NHL draft. In 51 games with Sarnia in…

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Capitals Draft Prospect Profile: Anton Karlsson NAME: Anton Karlsson POSITION: Forward HANDEDNESS: Left HEIGHT: 6’0" (72”) WEIGHT: 192 pounds…

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Washington Capitals Trade Jaynen Rissling To Predators

The Washington Capitals have announced that they have traded defenseman Jaynen Rissling to the Nashville Predators for a seventh round draft pick in the 2014 NHL draft.

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Top 50 2014 NHL Draft Prospects List

Top 50 2014 NHL Draft Prospects List

Sam Reinhart C/F

Aaron Ekblad D

Sam Bennett C/F

Leon Draisaitl F

Brendan Perlini F

Michael DalColle C/F

Haydn Fleury D

Nikolaj Ehlers F

William Nylander C/F

Nick Ritchie F

Jake Virtanen C/F

Ivan Barbashev C/F

Jared McCann C

Adrian Kempe C

Alex Tuch C/F

Kasperi Kapanen F

Josh Ho Sang C/F

Julius Honka D

David Pastrnak F

Dylan Larkin C

Nikolai Goldobin F

Sonny Milano F

Roland McKeown D

Conner…

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Capitals Draft Prospect Profile: Ivan Barbashev

Capitals Draft Prospect Profile: Ivan Barbashev

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NAME: Ivan Barbashev

POSITION: Center/Forward

HANDEDNESS: Left

HEIGHT: 6’1″ (73”)

WEIGHT: 190 pounds

CURRENT TEAM: Moncton Wildcats (QMJHL)

BIRTHDATE: December 14, 1995

BIRTHPLACE: Moscow, Russia

MOCK DRAFT RANGE: Mid 1st round

PROJECTION: Top 6 forward

RANKING: 12th overall skater, 10th overall forward

STRENGTHS

Barbashev is an extremely gifted…

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Washington Capitals Sign Madison Bowey and Chandler Stephenson to Entry-Level Contracts

Washington Capitals Sign Madison Bowey and Chandler Stephenson to Entry-Level Contracts

The Washington Capitals have announced that they have signed 2013 NHL draftees Madison Bowey and Chandler Stephenson to 3 year entry-level contracts. Their contracts will begin in the 2014-2015 season.

Madison Bowey is a defenseman who was drafted in the 2nd round of the 2013 NHL draft. He scored 60 points (21 goals, 39 assists) in 72 games with the Kelowna Rockets, where he also served as their…

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Capitals Draft Prospect Profile: Michael Nylander

Capitals Draft Prospect Profile: Michael Nylander

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NAME: William Nylander POSITION: Center/Right Wing HANDEDNESS: Right HEIGHT: 5’11″ (71”) WEIGHT: 170 pounds CURRENT TEAM: Södertälje BIRTHDATE: May 1, 1996 BIRTHPLACE: Calgary, Alberta, Canada MOCK DRAFT RANGE: #10-#20 PROJECTION: Top 6 forward Before anyone asks, yes, he is related to Michael Nylander- he’s his son.

The Nylanders (left: Michael right: William)…

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Capitals Prospects Update 3-22-2014

Capitals Prospects Update 3-22-2014

.@rileybarber94 had an assist and 5 shots on goal as @MiamiOH_Hockey beat UND 3-0. #CapitalsProspects

— Capitals Prospects (@WaCapsProspects) March 22, 2014

.@Tboyd93 (Travis Boyd) had an assist and 2 PIMs as the University of Minnesota lost to Ohio State 3-1 #CapitalsProspects

— Capitals Prospects (@WaCapsProspects) March 22, 2014

  .@LewDog_5led Medicine Hat’s blue liners to a terrific…

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Capitals Prospects Update 3-22-2014

Capitals Prospects Update 3-22-2014

.@rileybarber94 had an assist and 5 shots on goal as @MiamiOH_Hockey beat UND 3-0. #CapitalsProspects

— Capitals Prospects (@WaCapsProspects) March 22, 2014

.@Tboyd93 (Travis Boyd) had an assist and 2 PIMs as the University of Minnesota lost to Ohio State 3-1 #CapitalsProspects

— Capitals Prospects (@WaCapsProspects) March 22, 2014

  .@LewDog_5led Medicine Hat’s blue liners to a terrific…

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Washington Capitals Sign Caleb Herbert To Entry-Level Deal

Washington Capitals Sign Caleb Herbert To Entry-Level Deal

Caleb Herbert has signed an entry-level contract and will report to the Hershey Bears. Photo credit: UND Athletics

The Washington Capitals have announced that they have signed forward Caleb Herbert to an entry-level contract that will begin next season. Herbert will report to the Hershey Bears on a tryout agreement. Herbert is 22 years old.

The Capitals drafted Herbert in the 5th round (142nd…

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Washington Capitals Sign Goalie Pheonix Copley To Two Year Deal

Washington Capitals Sign Goalie Pheonix Copley To Two Year Deal

The Washington Capitals have signed goalie Pheonix Copley to a two year entry-level contract that will begin in the 2014-2015 season. He will join the Hershey Bears this season on a tryout agreement. To me, this move might mean that the Capitals will have Philipp Grubauer be the backup goalie to Braden Holtbynext season. I’ve seen him play twice. He’s a very intriguing goalie prospect. He is very…

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Capitals Draft Prospect Profile: Haydn Fleury @fleury96 #Capitals #NHL CAPITALS DRAFT PROSPECT PROFILE: HAYDN FLEURY NAME: Haydn Fleury POSITION: Defense HANDEDNESS: Left HEIGHT: 6'3" (75" or 190 cm)

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Medicine Hat Tigers blue-liner Tyler Lewington is having a career year after NHL Draft selection.

News Photo Emma Bennett

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He sure is! 

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Thomas DiPauli And Austin Wuthrich

Congratulations to Capitals prospects Thomas DiPauli and Austin Wuthrich for helping the University of Notre Dame advance to the East semi-finals against Boston College. Let's go Fighting Irish! 

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Andre Burakovsky talks about his first year as an Erie Otter and the playoffs.

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Great interview by Andre Burakovsky! Kid's got a good head on his shoulder, can't wait until he's in a Capitals uniform!