Monday Bits and Pieces of Washington Capitals News

We are in the midst of summer hockey doldrums as we wait for training camp and the new season to start. For the Caps, there are still a few things to settle about lines and rookies. 

Meanwhile, weddings are behind us. The Ovechkin’s and Laich’s are winding up their honeymoons. Former Capitals/Bears defenseman Connie Carrick announced his engagement to long-time girlfriend Lexi Solofra. Congrats!!

Seeing her come down the stairs this morning, I knew I had made the easiest decision I'd ever have to make. To us lex, I love you.

A post shared by Connor Carrick (@connorcarrick) on Jul 16, 2017 at 7:54pm PDT

That view though……we might never leave 🏝 #honeymoon

A post shared by Brooks Laich (@brookslaich) on Jul 17, 2017 at 5:12am PDT



Travels

Burky is home!!

Feels great to be back! pic.twitter.com/6wQZB5CeMb

— andre burakovsky (@andreburakovsky) July 17, 2017

The Oshie’s are in Lake Tahoe according to Lauren’s post:

Nicky Backstrom continues to work out in Sweden with his trainer- even taking in some cooking classes:

Philipp Grubauer remains in Germany and visited one of my personal favorite castles: Ludwig’s Neuschwanstein. 

Dmitri Orlov took in some Russian football:

Суперкубок России! Локомотив-Спартак! Let's go!💪👍

A post shared by Dmitry Orlov (@orlov_09) on Jul 14, 2017 at 12:02pm PDT

Over the weekend, friends of the Caps who donated blood received a Bura Bobblehead. Did you get yours? Thanks to all who gave!

Give Blood!! .@andreburakovsky bobblehead .@Capitals pic.twitter.com/8aRg4V7ky8

— FriendsinColdPlaces (@inColdPlacesDC) July 15, 2017

ICYMI

Caps sign Liam

The Capitals have re-signed left wing Liam O’Brien to a one-year, two-way contract. #RockTheRed
📝 https://t.co/sGuwSCzXbG pic.twitter.com/7HbsZm64HB

— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) July 14, 2017

And that’s about it for now. You know it’s slow when other bloggers and media are recycling stories. How are you filling your hours waiting for October??