They have a very talented group of scouts who are able to help the Washington Capitals snag some good, and even some great players. These players can come with the first-overall pick (see Alexander Ovechkin), late first-round picks (see Evgeny Kuznetsov and John Carlson) or even in later rounds (see Braden Holtby). In total, Washington currently has seven first-round picks in their lineup with what seems to be more on the way in coming years.
With all of this success it is easy to forget that the Capitals, much like every other team in the NHL, have also had their share of woes when it comes to their selections on draft day.