Veteran defenseman Justin Holl has a good chance to secure a spot on the Capitals’ opening-night roster after spending most of the 2025-26 season in the AHL, contingent on a strong training camp. He faces competition from younger players like David Gucciardi and Ryan Chesley, as well as veteran Dylan McIlrath. Capitals coach Spencer Carbery, who praised Holl’s reliability and penalty-killing skills from their time together with the Maple Leafs, hopes to see Holl regain his previous form. In other news, the New York Islanders‘ first-round pick Victor Eklund could start in the NHL, while the Columbus Blue Jackets signed RFA goalie Jet Greaves to a three-year extension amid significant financial negotiations.
