The Washington Capitals begun their 2024 media day on Thursday September 19 as we get closer and closer to the season beginning. Here are the top 3 quotes that stood out.
Before we do let's get to the first part, per Tarik El-Bashir of Monumental Sports Network, Alex Ovechkin skated but is "a litle bit nicked up right now" according to coach Spencer Carbery. He added that the Caps need to be "smart" about the 39 year old's workload to start training camp.
Alex Ovechkin skated today but is “a little bit nicked up right now” according to Coach Carbery, who added that the #Caps need to be “smart” about the 39-year-old’s workload to start training camp.
— Tarik El-Bashir (@Tarik_ElBashir) September 19, 2024
Jakub Vrana is motivated
The Caps made an interesting move at the end of August as Jakub Vrana was signed to a PTO as a chance to make the team. El-Bashir notes that after struggling the last few years, "I want to be part of this team. I love this team." V also added that winning the Stanley Cup in 2018 is "something that will always be stuck in your heart... but we also have to look forward.
Jakub Vrana, on a PTO in #Caps camp, says his off-the-ice struggles are a thing of the past and he aims to prove he can still play in the NHL. “I want to be part of this team. I love this team.” Winning the Cup is “something that will always be stuck in your heart…but we also…
— Tarik El-Bashir (@Tarik_ElBashir) September 19, 2024
The on ice activities of course kicked off with the skate test and in case you missed it, El-Bashir along with John Walton and the Monumental squad previewed the upcoming season and you can stream it right here.
Welcome back, @JohnWaltonPxP! 😍
— Monumental Sports Network (@MonSportsNet) September 19, 2024
Watch him and @Tarik_ElBashir talk all things @Capitals on Rink Report LIVE from #ALLCAPS Media Day.
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