After a long practice at Medstar Capitals Iceplex, Washington Capitals defenseman Trevor van Riemsdyk leans back and sports a smile as he reflects on a wild season that hasn't gone according to plan, but in the end, has been vital for his NHL career.
The 2015 Stanley Cup champion is candid as he speaks about his role so far. He was brought in over the offseason to bolster the blue line alongside key additions like Zdeno Chara and Justin Schultz. However, Peter Laviolette’s defensive pairings have worked well so far, and as a result, van Riemsdyk’s found himself sidelined.