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Washington Capitals: 5 training camp storylines

By Michael Marzzacco

LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 27: Washington Capitals Left Wing Alex Ovechkin (8) during the Capitals practice for the NHL Stanley Cup Final Media Day on May 27, 2018 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV. (Photo by Chris Williams/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 27: Washington Capitals Left Wing Alex Ovechkin (8) during the Capitals practice for the NHL Stanley Cup Final Media Day on May 27, 2018 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV. (Photo by Chris Williams/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /
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ARLINGTON VA, SEPTEMBER 18: Washington Capitals’ Ale Ovechkin takes part in drills during the Washington Capitals training camp in Arlington VA, September 18, 2015. (Photo by John McDonnell/The Washington Post via Getty Images)
ARLINGTON VA, SEPTEMBER 18: Washington Capitals’ Ale Ovechkin takes part in drills during the Washington Capitals training camp in Arlington VA, September 18, 2015. (Photo by John McDonnell/The Washington Post via Getty Images) /

Washington Capitals hockey is back. Well, training camp that is.

Summer is over and you can already feel the chill from the ice. The Washington Capitals met with the media for the first time on Thursday and today the team hits the ice for training camp.

For the 13th time in franchise history, the Caps will gear up for the season at their team headquarters and practice facility: MedStar Capitals Iceplex in Arlington, VA. If you’re in the D.C. area, all training camp sessions are free and open to the public and you’re encouraged to come check it out!

The team released their training camp roster on Wednesday which you can access here. The Capitals will be split into three separate groups: Group Red, White, and Blue. The first preseason game is Monday night at Capital One Arena against the Chicago Blackhawks.

LAS VEGAS NV – MAY 29: Washington center Travis Boyd (72) on the bench during the Washington Capitals practice in preparation for game 2 of the Stanley Cup finals in Las Vegas NV on May 29, 2018. (Photo by John McDonnell/The Washington Post via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS NV – MAY 29: Washington center Travis Boyd (72) on the bench during the Washington Capitals practice in preparation for game 2 of the Stanley Cup finals in Las Vegas NV on May 29, 2018. (Photo by John McDonnell/The Washington Post via Getty Images) /

The Capitals are determined to bounce back in 2019-20 and there are several storylines entering training camp. Storylines such as two high-profile players entering their last year of the contract and another on their penultimate season, as well as roster battles and salary cap issues surround the team.

Some players are on the bubble, or hot seat sort’ve speak with that salary cap issue. General Manager Brian MacLellan faces his biggest challenge yet, until next summer rolls around.

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