Your savory breakfast links:
- The 2023-24 Washington Capitals gathered in Arlington one last time yesterday for their breakdown day media availability. Get the lowdown from the GM, the coach, and 11 of the players here.
- Some highlights:
- The majority of the chatter yesterday surrounded T.J. Oshie, his ongoing health concerns, and a future that now seems pretty murky. [NHL, ESPN, WaPo, WashTimes, AP]
- 42 goals stand between Alex Ovechkin and the all-time goals record – “kind of a long way” still for the captain. [NHL]
- Tom Wilson took a moment to throw some perfect shade toward the Rangers’ resident goon, Matt Rempe. [THN]
- Charlie Lindgren isn’t quite ready to resume contact with his blueshirt-wearing little brother. [THN]
- Some good news: Ethan Bear is back in town after completing a stint with the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program. [THN]
- A long read but pretty in-depth – and surprisingly evenhanded – breakdown of this Caps team, from a fan of the team who ousted them. [BSB]
- Three reasons why the Caps got swept. [S&S]
- Okay, yes, the Caps got swept. They didn’t win the Cup, the series, or even a single playoff game. But amazingly, this season was still something of a success. [Puck Prose]
- So… now what? Massive change? Moderate retooling? No one knows what Mac has up his sleeve. [THN, S&S, LWoS]
- Finally, happy 63rd birthday to Clint Malarchuk, and raise a glass to the memory of Reggie Savage, who passed away back in December at the age of 53.