"The core veterans from last year's team have mixed in with many of the club's top prospects from the last few drafts, leaving a small number of open spots up for grabs. The Capitals will soon begin to make training camp cuts, and as X user @buyusbezos noted, select players signed to NHL contracts will need to clear waivers before heading back to the team's minor-league affiliates."
"Among the notable names on the fringe of the roster who fall into that status include Sonny Milano, Hendrix Lapierre, Justin Sourdif, Dylan McIlrath, Ethen Frank, and Vincent Iorio. All of those players, and eight others currently at camp, will have to risk a claim by another NHL team to make their way onto the Hershey Bears' AHL roster."
Washington Capitals training camp is crowded as the team returns most of its successful 2024-25 roster while integrating top prospects from recent drafts. General manager Chris Patrick indicated that about one to one-and-a-half roster spots are realistically available, creating fierce competition. Several players on the fringe of the roster are waiver-eligible, including Sonny Milano, Hendrix Lapierre, Justin Sourdif, Dylan McIlrath, Ethen Frank, and Vincent Iorio, and those players must clear waivers to join the Hershey Bears in the AHL. Last season the Capitals typically carried 13 forwards, 8 defensemen, and 2 goaltenders, with only a few departures in free agency and defense.
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