The diminutive Phillips and Swedish import Haman Aktell remain in the mix for roster spots after Washington’s 5-2 loss dropped it to 1-1-1 in the preseason.
in Washington, the Red Wings’ lineup Saturday was heavier on established NHL talent, so the final score wasn’t a surprise. But as the Capitals head into the final week of training camp ahead of the Oct. 13 season opener against Pittsburgh, the competition for roster spots is intensifying.Haman Aktell stands out
In his second preseason game, the Capitals’ Hardy Haman Aktell turned in a performance that demonstrates why he’s an intriguing option among the defensemen competing to replace the . The 25-year-old signed in April, and he brings a notable skill set to North America after years of playing professionally in Sweden.Haman Aktell played in all situations for Washington on Saturday, skating 20:33 total, including 3:06 on the power play and 2:38 on the penalty kill. He didn’t land on the score sheet, but his shooting ability was on display, and he used his 6-foot-3, 220-pound frame effectively on the other end of the ice.
Capitals Coach Spencer Carbery said Saturday morning that decisions on the final roster spots will be made by looking at a combination of who the best players are and the role they could play. As a player whose game is predicated on skill, Phillips may not be able to stick in a bottom-six role in the NHL, but Carbery still views th2 25-year-old as an option to fill out the roster.
“We’ve been monitoring that closely, with the Matt Phillipses of the world, Joe Snively, obviously [Aliaksei] Protas, [Beck] Malenstyn,” Carbery said. “There’s a lot of [assumptions of] what it will look like, but from a coaching perspective, that’s not the case for us. We’re evaluating all those guys.”
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