Defenseman Nolan Krenzen re-signs with the South Carolina Stingrays for 2025-26, returning to the ECHL club after making his pro debut late last season. The 24-year-old was UNO captain in 2024-25, finishing with 161 college games, 40 points (4 goals, 36 assists) and a +19, after stints in the USHL with Sioux City and Omaha. He debuted for the Stingrays on April 5 against Orlando Solar Bears, providing a steady, two-way presence as a rookie.

The Stingrays’ re-signing of Krenzen reinforces a backend that feeds the Capitals and Hershey Bears, pairing leadership and mobility with development upside as the organization blends veteran presence with rising pro prospects.

The Capitals unveil red, throwback alternates featuring the Screaming Eagle on a bright red field, fusing 1970s sleeve stripes with a rounded white yoke and a 1990s Capitol Dome shoulder patch. Three-star groups honor DC, Maryland and Virginia fans, tying history to present branding. The debut is Oct. 17 at home vs Minnesota Wild, with Coupang replacing TikTok as the jersey sponsor for this season, signaling a nostalgia-driven merch push.

The redesign blends eras to sharpen franchise nostalgia while keeping the core identity intact, and the sponsor shift marks a broader branding push for the season ahead.

The Capitals’ Day 2 of three-day camp unfolds at McMullen Arena in Annapolis, with 23 players on the ice. Goalie work runs 30 minutes, followed by 90 minutes of full-team drills, as pace and puck movement take center stage. The naval backdrop frames a session built to sharpen depth and chemistry ahead of the preseason, with on-ice energy captured in Day 2 photos.

The Capitals placed Mitch Love on team-imposed leave as an NHL investigation unfolds, keeping details private while training camp approaches. The league has not disclosed misconduct specifics, and Capitals officials will comment after the investigation. Love, a former enforcer turned coach, drew head-coaching interest this offseason, with ESPN reporting letters about his conduct that triggered the inquiry and indicating the issue began before he joined Washington.