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Defenseman Nate Schmidt (88) participates in afternoon practice during the 2013 Capitals Rookie Camp at Kettler Capitals Iceplex, Arlington, Va., Thursday, September 5, 2013. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

Capitals newcomer Nate Schmidt soaks up Steve Oleksy’s lessons

By Mike Harris - The Washington Times

Ottawa Senators goalie Craig Anderson, center, looks for the puck between Jared Cowen, left, and Washington Capitals left wing Martin Erat (10), of the Czech Republic, during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, April 25, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Senators give Capitals taste of playoff agitation

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals defenseman John Erskine (4) looks on during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres, Sunday, Jan. 27, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Capitals notes: Injured defensemen could be back soon

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

**FILE** Capitals defenseman Dmitry Orlov had three goals and 16 assists last season as a rookie. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

Capitals notes: Dmitry Orlov relieved to be back in NHL

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals defenseman Steven Oleksy (61) scores his first goal ever to put the Washington Capitals up 1-0 in the first period as they play the New York Rangers at the Verizon Center, Washington, D.C., Sunday, March 10, 2013. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

Capitals notes: Depleted defense turns to Hershey again

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Winnipeg Jets and Washington Capitals mix it up after a play during third-period NHL hockey game action in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Saturday, March 2, 2013. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, John Woods)

Capitals add grit with recent roster moves

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

**FILE** St. Louis Blues' Ryan Reaves, right, knocks Vancouver Canucks' Aaron Volpatti's helmet off his head as they fight during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, British Columbia, on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Darryl Dyck)

Capitals notes: Aaron Volpatti’s presence could keep gloves on Hendricks, Erskine

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

New Jersey Devils right wing Bobby Butler (9) and Washington Capitals defenseman John Erskine (4) collide on the boards in the first period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Feb. 21, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

John Erskine packing more than just a punch this season

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom, left, from Sweden, right wing Troy Brouwer (20) and center Mike Ribeiro (9) celebrate Backstrom's goal in the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Capitals rack up two valuable points by smoking Hurricanes

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals defenseman John Erskine (4) chases the puck against the Buffalo Sabres during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, Jan. 27, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Capitals notes: John Erskine objects to ‘reckless’ assessment

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals defenseman John Erskine (4) looks on during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres, Sunday, Jan. 27, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Capitals prepared for John Erskine suspension

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Joel Rechlicz.

Capitals’ Rechlicz refuses to go down without a fight

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Pittsburgh Penguins' Evgeni Malin leads the league with 55 points and has 25 goals. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Capitals tasked with trying to cool off Evgeni Malkin, NHL’s top point getter

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Offense is hard to come by for Capitals as they drop fourth straight, 2-1 to Penguins

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Committee approach working as Capitals’ defense awaits Green’s return

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Capitals defenseman John Erskine on Tuesday night played for the first time since having shoulder surgery after last year's playoffs. (Associated Press)

Erskine ready to resume rugged role on blue line

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals defenseman Dmitry Orlov was impressive in every facet of the rookie exhibition against the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday afternoon. Coach Bruce Boudreau called him Washington's "most dominant defenseman." (Washington Capitals)

Three vie for Capitals’ potential blue line spot

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times