The Washington Capitals have selected Russian defenseman Alexander Alexeyev out of Red Deer Rebels with the 31th overall selection in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft.
Capitals assistant general manager Ross Mahoney announced the pick.
By Ian Oland 5 years ago
DALLAS — The New York Islanders have a new general manager, a new coach, and now a new high-scoring right winger. The team selected Oliver Wahlstrom, a 6′ 1″ American power forward with the 11th overall pick in 2018 NHL Draft here.
Wahlstrom has committed to play college hockey at Boston College. He put up impressive numbers playing for the junior hockey United States National Development Program, pacing his team with 94 points, including 48 goals. He fired 288 shots on goal in 62 games. And he’s got a hell of a one-timer. Sound like any player you know?
Wahlstrom says he tries to model his game on Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin, though he bristled when I compared his style to Ovi’s.
“I don’t think I can compare anything to that guy,” Wahlstrom said with a laugh. “He’s a different breed. He was my childhood hero.”
By Chris Gordon 5 years ago
We’re gonna liveblog this bad boy. I’ve done some work on trying to guess at who the Capitals will be taking at #31 today, if they indeed still own that pick when it comes on the clock. You can check that out below.
Other than that, let’s see what kind of craziness the NHL has for us tonight.
By Chris Cerullo 5 years ago
With the Stanley Cup playoffs wrapped up for the 2017-18 season and Lord Stanley’s Cup securely in the possession of the Washington Capitals, the NHL is now turning to the 2018 Draft.
On June 12, the NHL released the hats that will be worn by every player drafted.
The draft hasn’t even started yet and the Capitals’ design has already sold out. We’re serious.
By Donya Abramo 5 years ago
Capitals goaltender and restricted free agent Philipp Grubauer wants to be a starting goaltender in the NHL and the Capitals are willing to trade him so that he can accomplish that feat. Now what exactly the Capitals could get in return and which team exactly he will end up on is still a mystery.
Friday morning, TSN’s Bob Mckenzie did an interview on TSN1050 and stated that the Capitals believe they can secure a first round pick for Grubauer.
By Chris Cerullo 5 years ago
The first round of the 2018 NHL entry draft begins tonight at 7:30 PM on NBCSN, SN, and TVA Sports. The Capitals will be picking last in the first round because they won the Stanley freakin’ Cup. Here’s a look at some guys I think could be available for selection by the Caps at pick #31.
We did the forwards yesterday. Onto the defensemen.
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By Chris Cerullo 5 years ago
The first round of the 2018 NHL entry draft begins tomorrow night at 7:30 PM on NBCSN, SN, and TVA Sports. The Capitals will be picking last in the first round because they won the Stanley freakin’ Cup. Here’s a look at some guys I think could be available for selection by the Caps at pick #31.
Lets start with the forwards.
By Chris Cerullo 5 years ago
The 2018 NHL Draft is fast approaching, now that the Capitals are the Stanley Cup Champions and the season is all wrapped up.
This year, the Draft will take place in Dallas on June 22nd and 23rd. The Capitals have picks in every round, except for the fifth, as things currently stand.
By Donya Abramo 5 years ago
