Capitals Make First Cuts Of Training Camp

The Capitals made their first cuts of training camp on Tuesday.

ARLINGTON, V.A. — The Washington Capitals have made their first cuts of training camp to trim the roster down to 53 players.

Washington assigned forwards Grant Cruikshank, Justin Nachbaur, Dalton Smith and Luke Toporowski, defensemen Nick Leivermann and Jon McDonald and goaltender Seth Eisele to the AHL’s Hershey Bears.

Meanwhile, the Capitals also returned Miroslav Satan Jr. and Maxim Schafer to their respective junior teams. Satan Jr. is expected to play with the OHL’s Saginaw Spirit, and Schafer is headed to the QMJHL to play with the Chicoutimi Sagueneens following his selection in the import draft this offseason.

Washington is now down to two groups at training camp and will take the ice at 9 a.m. for practice.