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Podcast: Locked On Capitals - Daily Podcast On The Washington Capitals
Episode: Washington Capitals Training Camp Battles: Cristall, Lapierre, Miroshnichenko Fight for 2025-26 Roster Spots
Description: The Washington Capitals are heading into the 2025-26 NHL season with a heavy dose of youth, as top prospects like Andrew Cristall, Hendrix Lapierre, and Ivan Miroshnichenko battle for roster spots alongside veterans Sonny Milano and new addition Justin Sourdif. General manager Chris Patrick is placing trust in the development pipeline, creating intense competition for bottom-six roles while injecting more speed, skill, and versatility into the lineup.Beyond the big-name prospects, players like Bogdan Trineyev, Henrik Rybinski, and Ilya Protas add intrigue to training camp, as each looks to prove they belong in the NHL full-time. With...