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Getting To Know… The Capitals Draft Picks

The 2019 NHL Draft was held in Vancouver last week and for the Capitals, it was a chance to expand on their depth with some activity and shuffling to their current roster already taking place. Get to know the draftees and the next generation to pull on the Caps jersey.

CONNOR MCMICHAEL

Drafted: First Round, Pick #25

Eighteen year old young gun Connor McMichael was the Capitals first round draft pick and will prove to be an up and coming centre for the Caps. The Ontario born forward kicked off his Junior Hockey experience in the Ontario Hockey League in 2017 with the Hamilton Bulldogs after being drafted at 11th overall in the first round of the 2017 Priority Draft.