Tuesday Caps Clips: Boxing Day Bonanza

Your savory breakfast links:

• Firmly ensconced as Braden Holtby’s backup for now, Philipp Grubauer knows that his best shot at a starter’s role likely lies outside of DC. [WaPo]
• Checking in on goalie prospect Ilya Samsonov. [NoVa Caps]
• Interested in taking in a game in the NHL’s newest city? Read up on the experience after one fan’s recent visit to Vegas. [FiCP]
• Lots of Caps’ representation on a list of key numbers for 2017 in the NHL. [NHL]
• And a few make an appearance on the 20 best players of calendar year 2017. [PHT]
• Even a few popping up on the best moments of the year. [PHT]
• Looking ahead to next year, here’s a look at some key players to follow in 2018... [NHL]
• ...and in the short term, 10 things to watch for before next month’s All-Star break. [NHL]
• On the rotating crew of Caps’ locker-room DJs, Tom Wilson earns top marks from his teammates. [Sporting News]
• Finally, happy 28th birthday to Tomas Kundratek and happy 30th birthday to Oskar Osala.