Friday Caps Clips: Capitals @ Hurricanes Game Day

Your savory breakfast links:

• Three important questions about the Caps’ upcoming season, asked and answered. [Rink]
• The Caps are built to be successful this year - but can they sustain momentum when it counts the most? [CSNMA]
• Forward Christian Thomas scored two goals for the Caps with his dad Steve Thomas watching from behind the Blues’ bench, and he’s hoping that his strong play can earn him a spot on the team. [WaPo]
• Defenseman Jonas Siegenthaler also remains in camp and on the roster, although he hasn’t yet played. Coach Trotz says he is dealing with some family matters. [WaPo]
• What can the Caps expect from Matt Niskanen this season? Similar boxcars from the the past two seasons and maybe, just maybe a ground ball with eyes tiny bit more luck. [Peerless]
• The Caps and Bears made it official - they are affiliated for four more years. Along with the extended affiliation, the Caps are making massive investments in personnel and infrastructure to aid in the development of their prospects. [Dump-n-Chase, WaPo, Caps Outsider, CSNMA (and again)]
• The team took advantage of an off-day to go golfing - and the Captain and Kuznetsov stole the show. [CSNMA, RMNB, USA Today, Fox Sports]
• The Caps App is dead - long live the NHL App. [Caps Outsider]
• Finally, happy 67th birthday to Jim Hrycuik and happy 28th to Cameron Schilling.
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