With the vast majority of the Washington Capitals roster already set in stone, there is one spot that remains a vacant.
The Capitals have an extra forward spot open on the roster, and with just under $900,000 in cap space, a player on an entry-level contract seems like the lone possibility to fill the role.
Forward Riley Barber is hoping he’s that guy. The 22-year-old is coming off of his first professional season, a successful season for Barber personally, as he finished with 26 goals and 29 assists in 74 games for the Hershey Bears.
It was a grind of a season for Barber.