Devante Smith-Pelly, the playoff hero who chose to stay with the Washington Capitals despite better offers, is one of many Capitals players eager to start preparing for the season. Smith-Pelly is the latest to join the informal practices at Capitals MedStar Iceplex.
Meanwhile, Michal Kempny and Andre Burakovsky are flying back from overseas, both posting travel pictures on their Instagram accounts.
Devante Smith-Pelly back at Medstar today, too.
— JJ Regan (@JJReganNBCS) September 7, 2018
Kempny posted a photo with his girlfriend from the plane.
Photo: @gembass3
Burakovsky took a photo of his leg space.
Photo: @andreburakovsky
Defenseman Madison Bowey also rejoined the team for the first time this summer.
Madison Bowey just walked past me on his way to the locker room. Looks like we may see him back on the ice for the first time today.
— JJ Regan (@JJReganNBCS) September 7, 2018
Practice today began with these goalie drills, which are not silly looking at all.
Morning goalie drills with coach #caps #allcaps pic.twitter.com/QIT0y66KJa
— FriendsinColdPlaces (@inColdPlacesDC) September 7, 2018
Some of the Capitals’ prospects who had been at MedStar have relocated to Germain Arena in Fort Myers, FL. The rookie showcase tournament will be held from Saturday, September 8th through Tuesday, September 11th.
Hockey is back! Prospect Showcase starts with a practice at Germain Arena #ALLCAPS pic.twitter.com/BlF1hYBhT4
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) September 7, 2018
