Hockey Now Headlines
Hockey Now Headlines: Caps Rookie Camp Storylines, Phil Kessel
Washington Capitals Rookie Camp is more than halfway done with Day Three underway at McMullen Hockey Arena in Annapolis, Maryland. The last day of camp takes place tomorrow. Goalie ice, like the other three days, starts at 10:30 A.M., followed by practice for the full camp list from 11:00 A.M. until 12:30 P.M. For those who would like to come, the sessions are open to the public. Attending is free of charge. With all of that being said, here are some Hockey Now Headlines for Sunday, September 15.
Hockey Now Headlines: Washington Capitals
Washington Hockey Now: Two players from the Capitals’ 2024 NHL Draft class stood out on Day 1 of Capitals rookie camp. I discuss forwards Eriks Mateiko and Ilya Protas following their first day at camp.
Former star Capitals goalies Olie Kolzig and Braden Holtby are coaching the goalies for rookie camp. I talked to goalie prospect Garin Bjorklund about the impact those two have had as mentors.
Around the Hockey World
Pittsburgh Hockey Now: Sidney Crosby was interviewed by Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, and the topic of the Pittsburgh Penguins’ direction was raised.
Sportsnet: Longtime NHL winger Phil Kessel wants to still play in the NHL. He last suited up for the Vegas Golden Knights in 2022-23, where he won his third Stanley Cup. He had 14 goals and 22 assists for 36 points in 82 games that season. In his career, Kessel has played in 1,286 games and accrued 992 points (413 goals and 579 assists).
Chicago Hockey Now: Vinnie Parise analyzes the Chicago Blackhawks’ 4-2 win over the Minnesota Wild in their prospect showcase.
Colorado Hockey Now: Forward Artturi Lehkonen will not be a full participant when the Colorado Avalanche start training camp.
Ottawa Hockey Now: Danny McCloskey discusses Ottawa Senators players who could be in award conversations for the 2024-25 season.
Boston Hockey Now: Boston Bruins prospect Brett Harrison has impressed during the Prospect Challenge in Buffalo, New York.
KHL on X/Twitter: Montreal Canadiens’ prospect Ivan Demidov scored his first goal in the KHL.
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