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Nicklas Backstrom(Center)(C)|Washington Capitals WAS

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Brooks Laich – Nicklas Backstrom – Alexander Semin

If Backstrom continues to center the second line, he will no longer be considered a first round pick. The former 4th overall posted his lowest point totals of his young career due to Ovechkin's inconsistency and battling his Swedish counterpart for playing time.

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Capitals Watch 2011-09-19T18:31:00.000Z

Dylan McIlrath(Defenseman)(D)|Washington Capitals WAS

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McIlrath continues to show the growth, both physically and in his game, over the past year, though he’s not ready to make the jump from juniors to the NHL.

Feel more-than-safe crossing McIlrath off your draft sheet.

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Ranger Rants 2011-09-18T17:20:19.000Z

Lars Eller(Center)(C)|Washington Capitals WAS

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"There is no set date for my return, but it is possible that I am ready for the first game of the season, we told Eller. I could also miss the first week of the calendar. The doctors will evaluate it during training camp.

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Cyberpresse 2011-08-17T11:50:11.000Z