Top 3 burning questions Capitals must answer in preseason
#1 Is Connor McMichael ready for a third line center role?
This ties into the last one because if Connor McMichael is indeed ready to center the Caps third line, they’ll have to make a move or two to shed some salary.
What’s interesting is what happens the day Wilson comes back. What would be even more interesting is if Backstrom is cleared to play before season’s end.
"“I do think that Connor provides some type of that grit & tenacity with the ability to make plays & chip in 20 goals or somewhere in that area… So we’re going to go through training camp & that will be a position that we’re looking to fill & see who fits it best.”"
The Caps will have six games to determine the final lineup in time for opening night. It’s an important time for young kids like McMichael and even Hendrix Lapierre to prove themselves that they’re worthy of NHL ice time.
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Between the two, McMichael is certainly ready for that third line center role. I could see him in that spot if not for opening night at least in the middle of the season.