Happy Sunday, Washington Capitals fans!If you're celebrating Labor Day this weekend, may your festivities be festive!If you're not in the US, may you still find something to celebrate this weekend!
Get a look at the kids at the Naval Academy and some space to talk amongst yourselves. Probably (hopefully?) our last open thread for a bit, as the Caps hit the ice for training camp in less than a week...but for now, please just enjoy Ryan Leonard vs. Cam Allen yesterday on the Naval Academy obstacle course (and don't worry, we all hate the ropes, Leno):
PLD supports hockey in rural Quebec, Strome and TvR return to town and more in today's Caps Clips. Your savory breakfast links: Good guy Pierre-Luc Dubois is teaming up with the NHLPA to donate $40,000 in hockey gear to support youth hockey in rural Quebec. [NHLPA] The ice at Medstar continues to fill up, with Trevor van Riemsdyk and Dylan Strome returning to town to join the informal skates. [THN, RMNB]
[Mike] Sainristil emerged as one of the team's best defenders in 2024 thanks to his instincts, work ethic and knowledge of the system. He plays bigger than his 5-foot-10, 182-pound frame, which helped him hold his own against receivers like A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith. Despite playing as a perimeter cornerback -- he was supposed to be a nickel player -- he recorded 93 tackles and led the team with two interceptions. Based on how he performed this week, Sainristil is on track for an even better season in Year Two.
Dylan Strome emphasized that Tom Wilson must be included in Team Canada for the Olympics, citing his unique talent combination and completeness as a player.