Your savory breakfast links:
- The Washington Capitals placed forward Spencer Smallman on waivers yesterday. [NoVa Caps, RMNB]
- At last night’s Caps 50 Fest, the Capitals and Monumental Sports & Entertainment Foundation announced $500,000 in donations to community nonprofits. [Caps]
- Watch Coach Carbery’s media availability after yesterday’s practice. [Caps video]
- Speaking of Coach Carbery, he hopes his new mantra for the season will help rally his players. [WaPo ($)]
- The Caps have a choice to make at third line LW for opening night. [THN]
- Where do the Capitals land on the NHL’s “Contention Cycle” this season? [Athletic ($)]
- Opening night for the Caps is tomorrow, which means there’s still time for bold predictions. [S+S]
- The Hershey Bears unveiled their 2024 Calder Cup Championship rings yesterday, and they’re stunning. [Bears, RMNB]
- Take a closer look at this season’s Atlantic Division and what big questions each time is facing. [NoVa Caps]
- Finally, happy 50th birthday to Jason Arnott and 58th birthday to Shawn Chambers!
Happy Friday, Caps fans!