Your savory breakfast links:
- The puck drops on the preseason today, with the Caps hosting the Sabres – check out previews of this afternoon’s matinee from Vogs, the Sabres, and Monumental, and be sure to swing by our FHF pals over at Die by the Blade for the other side of today’s matchup.
- News, notes, and updates from the coach and a couple of veterans after Training Camp Day 3. [Caps video (Carbery, Oshie, Mantha), WHN (and again]
- With no trades materializing this summer, the Caps need to get more out of Evgeny Kuznetsov and Anthony Mantha. [WaPo]
- Where Mantha is concerned, a strong start to the season is critical. [S&S]
- Previewing the Caps’ 2023-24 season, including playoff chances, projected points, and a ranking of the roster. [The Athletic ($)]
- John Carlson’s 2022-23 campaign was cut short by injury – but he can have the season this year that he should have had last year. [S&S]
- Which players are poised for breakout seasons around the league this year? [Yahoo]
- Looking at some storylines for this year’s training camp. [S&S]
- Finally, happy 35th birthday to Paul Carey and Karl Alzner!