It seems like just last week that the season ended, doesn’t it? But camp is kicking into gear and the Washington Capitals are getting ready to play their first regular season game in just under three weeks.
For years it was a given that the Caps were going to make the playoffs and be a threat in the postseason - but with an aging core and some teams in the division getting better, nothing is certain this time around. Heading into this season, there are three questions that need to be answered by the Capitals, and how they answer them will determine just how successful or unsuccessful the team will be.