Your savory breakfast links:
- Rasmus Sandin knows the expectations for him are high, but he is ready for his first full-time NHL role this season. [NoVa Caps]
- Red alert, Caps fans: the ice has been installed at Capital One Arena! [NoVa Caps, RMNB]
- If you’re thinking about drafting a Caps player or two for your fantasy hockey team this season, check out this guide to help you out. [Dobber]
- A look at this season’s list of NHL-ers in the 35-and-up club. [NoVa Caps]
- The Capitals are hosting a Standing USA Warriors Tournament today through Sunday at MedStar. [Caps]
- Former Caps bench boss Bruce Boudreau has a new gig: Senior Advisor for the Niagara IceDogs of the OHL. Congrats, Bruce! [RMNB]
- Nicklas Backstrom is releasing his new “Swede-Est Assist” beer at Eavesdrop Brewery this weekend. [NoVa Caps, RMNB]
- Finally, happy 45th birthday to Marco Sturm and happy 33rd birthday to Stanley Cup champ Michal Kempny!