It’s a slow news day ’round these parts – pretty typical for a mid-August, mid-week morning – so let’s focus on what lies ahead, namely HOCKEY. We are now just 49 (!!!) days away from the start of the season, and the Caps would like us all to kindly get hyped: Mission accomplished.
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Sunday, Sunday… As we head into another hockeyless week, please enjoy these pictures of Rasmus Sandin from this weekend’s European NHL Player Media Tour in Milan (and hear him chat with Elliotte Friedman on the latest 32 Thoughts podcast here)…
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Q: Of all of the former Capitals who are now playing for other NHL teams, which one would you want back to play in the current lineup? Rob: I would love to add another solid two-way center or a scoring winger, but I don’t see any of those guys available. I guess that’s the good news—the team hasn’t given up any top forward talent and the guys they have given up are some combination of past…
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Happy Sunday, Washington Capitals fans! If you’re celebrating Labor Day this weekend, may your festivities be festive! If you’re not in the US, may you still find something to celebrate this weekend! The Caps posed this question on social media, and inquiring Rink minds would like to know your answers. Sound off in the comments below!
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Your savory breakfast links: And……that’s it! First preseason game is in 15 days, babes, we’ve got this.
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Still mostly quiet. For now…not much longer, though. Until then, please enjoy this glimpse of the future (via Katie Adler from RMNB)…
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