Eh, sort of. For 24 Washington Capitals prospects plus a few non-roster invitees, hockey begins on Saturday afternoon as they’ll take on the Carolina Hurricanes prospects with a 1 p.m. central time puck drop (2 p.m. eastern).
There are several exciting prospects to keep an eye on throughout the tournament. Names such as Alex Alexeyev, Ilya Samsonov, Connor McMichael, Axel-Jonsson Fjallby, Joe Snively, and many others.
This contest won’t have the emotional significance like it will in less than a month from now when the Hurricanes come to Capital One Arena, but whether it’s prospects or the big club, Capitals vs.