The Washington Capitals face tough roster decisions as 14 players must clear waivers to join the Hershey Bears. With limited NHL spots available, key players like Sonny Milano, Hendrix Lapierre, Justin Sourdif, and Dylan McIlrath risk being claimed by other teams.
In this video, we break down:
– Complete list of 14 waiver-eligible Capitals players
– Analysis of who’s most likely to be claimed
– Roster battle between veterans and prospects
– Impact of trades like the Justin Sourdif acquisition
– Hendrix Lapierre’s redemption story after AHL success
– Dylan McIlrath’s veteran leadership value
– Vincent Iorio’s development as a top prospect
– Strategic options to avoid losing talent for nothing
With only 1-2 roster spots open and a crowded talent pool, Chris Patrick calls it “the most opportunity we’ve had in a camp” but warns it’ll be “a dog fight.” We analyze each player’s chances and what it means for the Capitals’ depth moving forward.
The deadline for NHL rosters is October 7th at 5 PM ET – don’t miss our complete breakdown of who stays and who goes!
