It is an understatement to stay the Washington Capitals are thin in their minor leagues.
Corey Pronman, who used to watch prospects for ESPN, writes for The Atlantic the Caps have the worst farm system in the NHL. (Yes, a subscription is required to read his piece.)
At first blush, this is not good. Ilya Samsonov is the consensus best prospect in the system and he will play in North America for the first time this fall. How fast he ascends to Washington and backing up Braden Holtby depends on Samsonov’s fast development and Pheonix Copley’s current skills.