Your savory breakfast links:
- The Caps have officially announced their opening-night roster, with a mix of old, new, expected and unexpected making the cut for tomorrow night. [Caps, WaPo]
- Roster set and the season opener looming, the Caps – with an infusion of youth on and behind the bench – have something to prove this year. [Caps]
- One of the names on that roster is Lucas Johansen, who has been waiting a long time for this opportunity. [S&S]
- Also making the cut was Beck Malenstyn, who has gotten a few glimpses of the NHL but will get a real taste this time around as part of the Caps’ fourth line. [S&S]
- With a few days remaining before their season officially begins, the Caps hit the shore for some golf, some crabs, and some team bonding. [Monumental]
- Hear from the coach and a couple of veterans after yesterday’s practice out in Easton, MD. [Caps video (Carbery, Ovechkin, Oshie)]
- For Alex Ovechkin (and his team), it’s playoffs first, Gretzky later. [NHL]
- That said…the chase for Gretzky is real, and its spectacular. The ride continues. [CP]
- Can Aliaksei Protas continue his progress from his first two seasons and a Calder Cup win in Hershey? [S&S]
- Predictions for the Caps’ 2023-24 season. [RMNB]
- Rankings of power and one storyline for each of the 32 teams. [THN]
- Cool story about a local woman who has been playing hockey in the area for almost 50 years. [WaPo]
- Finally, happy 58th birthday to Todd Krygier, and happy 38th to Mike Green!