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Thursday Caps Clips

Jan 18, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals right wing T.J. Oshie (77) celebrates with Capitals left wing Max Pacioretty (67) after scoring a goal against the St. Louis Blues in the first period at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Your savory breakfast links:

  • Check out which Washington Capital cracked (just barely) NHL Network’s top-20 wingers. [NHL]
  • If T.J. Oshie should hang up the skates – and the “A” on his jersey – what will the Caps’ leadership group look like? [THN]
  • Caps’ defensive prospect Ryan Chesley is expected to be one of the veteran leaders on the Minnesota Gophers’ blue line. [The Rink Live]
  • Former Cap Max Pacioretty is still kicking around as a free agent…will the forward retire? [WHN]
  • The Caps have, somewhat famously, occasionally attempted to restrict ticket sales to opposing teams’ fans. Should that be allowed? [Caps Outsider]
  • The Caps announced yesterday that their Caps in School program, which rewards teachers and encourages students to read and write, will return in 2024-25. [Caps]
  • Finally, happy 49th birthday to Brendan Morrison, happy 55th to James Black, and happy 70th to Roland Stoltz!

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