Your savory breakfast links:
- 2025 Development Camp is officially in the books after a final three-on-three tournament yesterday, with Cole Hutson, Ryan Chesley, and Team Red taking home the coveted trophy:
- Check out some pictures from the final two days of camp. [Caps Outsider (and again)]
- GM Chris Patrick met with the media after the tournament to talk about the team, their plans for the rest of the offseason, and much more. [Caps video]
- While the team (for now) looks very similar to last year’s, there’s a lot of optimism and excitement about the year ahead and beyond from the Caps’ brass. [WaPo]
- That doesn’t mean Patrick and company won’t be trying to upgrade the team wherever they can, turning their focus to the trade market. [NHL]
- They’ll also be keeping an eye on whether Cole Hutson decides to stay at school after this upcoming season or follow the path forged by both Ryan Leonard and big brother Lane. [Caps video, RMNB]
- Prior to yesterday’s final day of camp, first-round pick Lynden Lakovic put pen to paper and signed his first contract with the Capitals. [Caps, Caps video, NHL]
- The Caps also reportedly re-signed Hendrix Lapierre to a one-year deal (although the team has yet to confirm this). [Daily Faceoff]
- Sharing one thought about all 32 teams as the frenzy of free agency and offseason activity slows. [The Score]
- Finally, happy 35th birthday to Justin Schultz!