Top Washington Capitals Prospects Yet to Deliver on Their Hype

November 16th, 2013 by Dave Ungar Leave a reply »
So far, the 2013-14 season has seen some of the top prospects for the Washington Capitals not only gain valuable experience but also be productive.

One of those players is Connor Carrick, a defenseman selected in the fifth round of the 2012 NHL draft by the Caps. Carrick impressed coaches and players alike during the Capitals' training camp and was on the team's starting roster for the first three games of the season.

He even scored a goal in the Caps home opener against the Calgary Flames. Ultimately, Carrick was re-assigned to the Hershey Bears where it is expected that he will continue to make progress and continue to improve his game.

Then there is Tom Wilson. Wilson was the No. 16 overall pick in the 2012 NHL draft, and he made his debut in last season's opening round playoff series against the New York Rangers.

Prior to the season starting, it was clear that Wilson was making a strong case to be considered for a full-time position with the Caps for 2013-14. The question was whether the team would be able to make room for him.

The Caps, however, informed Wilson he would not be going back to the Plymouth Whalers of the ...

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