Your savory breakfast links:
- Day 2 of training camp is in the books as we head into the halfway point of Training Camp 2013:
- Assorted news and notes from Kettler [Japers’ Rink, Capitals Voice, WaPo, THN, DSP (and again), Wash Times]
- The story of the week so far is Tom Wilson, as the Caps’ 16th overall pick from last summer’s draft (and a last-minute invitee) is already making an impression. [WaPo, Examiner, Wash Times, CSNW, Sick Unbelievable]
- Alex Ovechkin could see some time on the right wing this year… and it was his idea. [CBC, Wash Times, WaPo]
- Mike Green is getting something from the new coaching staff that has perhaps been lacking in recent years: clarity. [WaPo]
- Goalie controversy!! …okay, not really. But with just forty-eight games to play, Coach Oates is going to take advantage of having two young, able-bodied netminders at his disposal. [WaPo, NBCW, Examiner, Wash Times]
- Not even those able-bodied netminders could stand up to Matt Hendricks‘ patented “Paralyzer” move in yesterday’s shootout practice, though. So beautiful. So deadly. [HockeyShopped, RMNB]
- If you’re craving something more hockey-esque than the usual training camp drills, swing by Kettler at around 10:30 a.m. today when the Reading Royals will be in town for a friendly intra-organizational scrimmage. [Ted’s Take, ReadingEagle]
- If you wanted to know Alex Ovechkin’s thoughts on everything from his last three coaches to his wife-to-be, you’re in luck, as the captain opens up. [CSNW (Part 1, Part 2)]
- He may not have coached a game yet, but Adam Oates is already having an impact on his team – right down to the twigs they use. [Dump ‘n Chase]
- Oates has big shoes to fill – meet Wendy Marco, the woman responsible for helping to keep some of the boys in tip-top shape during the lockout. [Hockeyshopped]
- With so many questions facing the Caps, will they have time to answer them? [KK, Caps Outsider]
- Speaking of questions, there are plenty of them, both on- and off-ice. [DSP]
- The NHL and NHLPA made a big mistake with the lockout, and it’s going to take more than a slogan and a few apologies to make it better. [BrooksLaichyear]
- More on Tom Poti’s triumphant return to the ice after a two-year absence. [WTOP]
- Playing in the AHL during the lockout could be beneficial to many of the league’s young stars, including goalie Braden Holtby… [NHL]
- …who is one to watch this season (along with his captain). [TSN, CBC]
- We all know that Brooks Laich is not an easy player to replace, but while he’s on the shelf the Caps will attempt to do so by committee. [Wash Times]
- No surprise here but the Penguins‘ visit to DC on Super Bowl Sunday is one of the key games to put on the calendar in this shortened season. [CBC]
- Introducing Mike Ribeiro! [DC Pro Sports]
- Take 5 with Joel Ward! [Capitals Voice, and check out Ed Frankovic’s blog for more on Ward’s health and… the Baltimore Ravens?]
- ‘Tis the season to predict, rank and make bold proclamations:
- Just how many games will Braden Holtby start? [Sick Unbelievable]
- After a disappointing 2011-12 season, not surprising to see Ovechkin ranked so low… but Nicklas Backstrom not even cracking the top 30? Oookay. [TSN]
- The Caps will miss the playoffs because of goaltending. Oh, and Tom Poti played 21 games last season. Must have missed that. [Puck Daddy]
- Former Cap-turned-current Cap Eric Fehr is very happy to have turned a successful outing in Finland into a contract with his old team… [Examiner]
- …but perhaps not as happy as his biggest fan in the whole world. Aww. [RMNB]
- And speaking of fans being unable to contain themselves, this kid just couldn’t hold it in. Eww. [DCSN]
- As the Hershey Bears prepare to take their game outside, a very cool look back at outdoor games in hockey history. [SHOE]
- Michal Neuvirth‘s got a shiny new mask, and it fittingly pays tribute to one of the franchise’s best. [DC Sports Bog, CapsOT]
- At least one Georgetown resident is ready for hockey and isn’t afraid to show it. [@CapsYouthHockey]
- Finally, happy 60th birthday to Randy Holt.