The 2022 NHL Prospect Watch series will feature some of the current and past WHL talent recently drafted or signed to NHL contracts, and having appeared in fewer than 50 NHL games. Our series continues with a look at the prospect pool of the Washington Capitals. Alexander AlexeyevSelected in the first round of the 2018 NHL Draft, defenceman Alexander Alexeyev made his NHL debut for the Washington Capitals December 29, 2021 against the Nashville Predators. Alex Alexeyev discusses his NHL debut alongside Garnet Hathaway postgame.#CapsPreds pic.twitter.com/9O0nStBGDO — Washington Capitals (@Capitals) December 30, 2021Garin BjorklundGoaltender Garin Bjorklund signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Washington Capitals earlier this year after being selected in the sixth round of the 2020 NHL Draft. With the 181st pick in the 2022 NHL Draft, the Washington Capitals are proud to select Ryan Hofer!#CapsDraft pic.twitter.com/ZK3XWtbVxt — Washington Capitals (@Capitals) July 8, 2022Vincent IorioA second-round selection by the Capitals in the 2021 NHL Draft, defenceman Vincent Iorio signed an entry-level contract with Washington in October of last year.

Source: Washington Post October 06, 2022 17:17 UTC