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Friday Caps Clips: Past, Present, and Future

Some fun trips down memory lane, Ovi talks summer training plans and reflections on the season, IIHF Worlds representation for the Caps and more in today’s clips.

Oct 23, 2021; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals defenseman Martin Fehervary (42) celebrates with Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) after scoring a goal against the Calgary Flames during the second period at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Your savory breakfast links:

  • Here’s a fun one for you: a non-hockey tweet for every Washington Capitals season during the Ovechkin Era. [Rink]
  • Reflecting on the 2023-2024 season, Alex Ovechkin called it one of the toughest of his career. [THN]
  • Despite a challenging season, the Great 8 is planning on changing up his training routine this summer to come back and keep chasing Gretzky’s record. [THN]
  • Blueliner Martin Fehervary is joining Team Slovakia for the 2024 IIHF Men’s World Championships. [RMNB]
  • Take a trip down memory lane and read about how each NHL team got it’s name. [Athletic ($)]
  • There is one good thing about the Washington Capitals’ first-round exit this year: a better pick in the 2024 draft. [RMNB]
  • This season was Coach Carbery’s first in DC and first as an NHL head coach—now it’s time to evaluate his performance. [S+S]
  • Finally, happy 48th birthday to Jeff Halpern and 67th birthday to Rod Langway, and raise a glass to Robbie Moore, who would have turned 70 today.

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