Washington Capitals goaltending great Braden Holtby was present for the first day of Training camp on Thursday.
Holtby was spotted taking in sessions on the balcony above the rink with development coaches Olie Kolzig and Brooks Orpik.
Holtby recently hit the ice with Kolzig as a guest goaltending coach during both Rookie Camp last week and Development Camp over the summer.
The Capitals have not officially announced a position on their staff for the popular goaltender, but Holtby’s presence since last year suggests he could take on a more permanent role.
Holtby, who has not publicly retired, last played in 2021-22 with the Dallas Stars. He posted a career record of 299-143-50 in 513 appearances along with 2.59 goals against average, .915 save percentage, and 35 shutouts. His brilliant diving stick stop in Game 2 of the 2018 Stanley Cup Final, nicknamed ‘The Save,’ helped lead the Capitals to the franchise’s first and (so far) only championship.
