Lynden Lakovic is one of the early Capitals standouts at his first-ever pro training camp: 'You can feel he's got confidence and a little bit of swagger'

"From all the reports in Annapolis, he was great there. And then the first two days of camp, he's looked excellent. The two things that I notice: One, he's got deceptive speed for a bigger guy. You saw it in the skate test - he blew away his group. For a guy his size at his age to be able to be that efficient as a skater is really impressive."

"And he's got a great presence about him. Usually, [at] your first pro camp, you're a little tentative, nervous, just kind of getting where you fit in. He's asking questions, looking you in the eye. 'What do I do here, coach?' You can feel he's got confidence and also a little bit of swagger, but not in an arrogant way, in a way that he feels like he fits in and can play with everybody out here."

Lynden Lakovic, the 27th overall pick from three months earlier, attended his first professional training camp with the Washington Capitals after an impressive rookie camp in Annapolis. He competed with Capitals veterans at MedStar Capitals Iceplex and immediately attracted attention from head coach Spencer Carbery. Lakovic displayed deceptive speed for a bigger player, topped his skate test group, and showed uncommon skating efficiency for his size and age. He demonstrated confidence and presence by asking questions, engaging directly with coaches, and projecting controlled swagger without arrogance. Lakovic is one of two Capitals 2025 draft picks at this year's camp, alongside Maxim Schafer.

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