"After making nine initial cuts earlier this week, the Capitals cut eight more players on Saturday morning. The team's roster at camp has now been reduced to 42 players. Among the newest series of cuts is 2025 first-round pick Lynden Lakovic, who was one of the early standout players at his first-ever pro camp. Lakovic will go back to the WHL's Moose Jaw Warriors, while the other seven players, including the currently injured Zac Funk, will report to the AHL's Hershey Bears."
"None of the veteran players cut are signed to NHL contracts, so they will not require waivers to head to Hershey. The Capitals placed Spencer Smallman and Calle Rosen on waivers on Friday, and they'll likely clear on Saturday afternoon. The Capitals had a scheduled off day on Friday. They are back on the ice at MedStar Capitals Iceplex for just one day of practice before heading to New Jersey for a preseason game against the Devils on Sunday afternoon."
Washington Capitals reduced their training camp roster to 42 players after nine earlier cuts and eight additional cuts on Saturday. Lynden Lakovic, the 2025 first-round pick, will return to the WHL's Moose Jaw Warriors after attending his first pro camp. Seven other players, including injured Zac Funk, were assigned to the AHL's Hershey Bears, where Funk will continue rehabilitation. None of the veteran cuts are on NHL contracts, so waivers are not required to send them to Hershey. Spencer Smallman and Calle Rosen were placed on waivers and are expected to clear. The team practiced once before a preseason game in New Jersey and faces an October 7 roster deadline and an October 8 opener versus Boston.
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