Your savory breakfast links:
- College hockey is going to be filled with talented players to keep an eye on this fall, including the likely first-overall pick next year, Gavin McKenna, and of course the Caps’ own Cole Hutson. [NHL]
- Hutson and fellow Caps’ prospect Nicholas Kempf are set to join Team USA for the 2025 World Juniors Showcase at the end of the month. [THN, RMNB]
- Meanwhile, the last few weeks have been a whirlwind for this year’s first-round pick, but now the work begins for Lynden Lakovic. [WaPo]
- Their third-round pick, Maxim Schäfer, could end up being a steal as he looks to prove his worth. [THN]
- Finally, happy 29th birthday to Shane Gersich!