We all know and witness the talent firsthand in Washington but many of these players you know and love on the team today were once a Hershey Bear not too long ago. Or a South Carolina Stingray or playing through another professional hockey rank. They had to come up through the ranks both overseas and the Washington Capitals system and prove they belonged in the NHL.
Who you’ll see on these next five slides is a glimpse into that future. They could make an impact on the big club in Washington as soon as next season or in a few seasons from now depending on how things shape out.