Your savory breakfast links:
- As Chris Patrick steps into the role of GM for the Washington Capitals, let’s reflect on Brian MacLellan’s tenure in DC. [Rink]
- Speaking of Chris Patrick, he has big plans for the team in both the near and distant future. [THN]
- The Capitals received a 2024 Stanley Award for their ALL CAPS ALL HER initiative. [NHL]
- The Caps have signed 2024 draft pick Leon Muggli to a three-year ELC. [Caps, Sportsnet, THN, RMNB, S+S]
- It’s July, which means it’s time for way-too-early predictions for the 2024-2025 NHL season. [Athletic ($)]
- Logan Thompson spoke on requesting a trade out of Vegas and starting a new chapter in DC. [THN]
- Which players on the Caps’ roster are underpaid when comparing their contracts with what they bring to the team? [S+S]
- The Hershey Bears released their 2024-2025 schedule yesterday. [RMNB]
- The Capitals have made some pretty big offseason moves—does that make them Cup contenders for next year? [Puck Prose]
- Regardless, Washington’s offseason has been one of the most successful across the league so far. [Yardbarker]
- Finally, catch up on the Caps’ summer moves with Taryn Bray and Mike Vogel as they discuss what the lines might look like next season: