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Wednesday Caps Clips: Let the Offseason Begin

That’s a wrap on 2024-25 for hockey, wrapping up Sandin’s season, and more in today’s Caps Clips.

Feb 8, 2024; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates with defenseman Rasmus Sandin (38) after scoring against the Florida Panthers during the first period at Amerant Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports

Your savory breakfast links:

  • Congrats to the Florida Panthers (or whatever) on winning the Stanley Cup, and welcome to the official start of the offseason!
  • Wrapping up the 2024-25 season for Rasmus Sandin. [Rink, RMNB]
  • With a successful 4 Nations Face-Off last season and the Olympics ahead, the NHL is in a good spot. [NHL]
  • Speaking of those Olympics, the hockey schedule is out for 2026 in Milano. [NHL]
  • Ranking every Calder Trophy winner since Alex Ovechkin took it home back in 2005 (and we know who we’d put atop that ranking). [THW]
  • Finally, happy 61st birthday to Bob Rouse!

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