Équipe: 2023-24 Capitals de Washington

Date de création initiale: 2 oct. 2023

Publié: 2 oct. 2023

Mode - plafond salarial: Basique

The majority of the roster was pretty set in stone before the preseason even began, but I will explain all the new additions:
McMichael: From talks and from watching him last postseason with Hershey and this preseason, he has grown a lot more confident in his abilities, and has developed a strong 2-way game that benefits the defensive side of the puck. Carberry has pretty much penciled him into the 23 man roster and I believe he'll get a legit chance at sticking.
Malenstyn: Fits the 4th line perfectly and has been on the edge for multiple seasons now. With Hathaway gone, that spot was open and he was all but a guarantee to take that.
Miroshnichenko: Has been extremely impressive this preseason thus far, especially playing on the top line with Ovechkin and Backstrom. Will at least get 10 games at the start to rotate in with the top six barring injury or lack of performance (Mantha gets scratched, Milano/Oshie fills in on the 3rd). Would be hard to keep up past that point, especially when Patches comes back, and would likely necessitate a trade to be made.
Phillips: Another player that has shown a lot of skill this preseason and really should have gotten a chance before (thanks Calgary). With not being waiver exempt, I feel that he will stay as the Capital's 13th forward for the entire season, and can jump into the bottom six if a spark is needed.
Alexeyev: Was a lock for that bottom pairing role before the Edmundson trade and, showing strong play this preseason, is a lock again for the time being. Once Edmundson returns from injury and the cap is played around with some, he will likely have a rotation with Edmundson for 6/7th defenseman.
Haman Aktell: Really strong play this preseason, looking very steady. Will serve as the Caps' 7th defenseman and will at least get 10 games. Likely will be sent down after Edmundson returns but will be one of the first call-ups whenever injury occurs.