Wednesday Caps Clips

Your savory breakfast links:

• Tom Wilson talks about critics of his big contract, and getting a new voice behind the bench. [The Score, Sportsnet]
• Looking back at all of the Caps’ captains through the years. [FiCP]
• Devante Smith-Pelly stands by his decision to not go to the White House if the team is invited to visit this year. [The Score]
• The Caps have had plenty of parties with the Cup this summer, but they’ve also used it to support youth hockey. [DC Puck Drop]
• It also made an appearance at a wedding, as former assistant coach Lane Lambert got to celebrate his day with the Cup on the same day as his nuptials. [WaPo]
• And then it was on to VP of Communications Sergey Kocharov, who shared the Cup with kids and his grandmas, which... n’aww. [NoVa Caps]
• An in-depth and very important conversation about what cocktails one might drink out of the Stanley Cup. [Alchemy and a Twist]
• One last look at some “one and done” Caps. [Peerless]
• After being rumored as a destination for him, the Caps have reportedly signed Sergei Shumakov... or have they? [RMNB]
• Defensive prospects and best pals Connor Hobbs and Colby Williams talk about starting their hockey careers together. [NoVa Caps]
• ‘Tis the summer/fall of Caps-themed corn mazes in the DMV, and we are here for it. [NHL]