With two expansion teams entering the BRHL at the same time they will forever be linked and compared. The approach of Washington GM Lawrence Linke and Seattle GM Ryan Shuck could not have been different. While Linke concentrated on younger players during the expansion draft Shuck gambled on some high price free agents (two of which he was able to sign and flip for 1st round picks) and many oher veterans he was able to flip for later picks. As of press time Shuck has (9) premium picks (1st, 2nd and 3rd) round picks and 16 later picks. The obvious question is will Shuck make his own selections or will he obtain out side help. Washington GM Linke has pointed out numerous time that the Washington Capitals are currently the most successful expansion team in the history of the BRHL. 

This article will touch on Washington's minor league forwards. Three of them have spent the majority of the season in the NHL.

Tyler Motte        37 games played, 5 goals and 6 assits with a surprising 88 hits

Dominic Simon  28 gmes with 4 - 9 - 13

Juho Lammikko 32 games and still looking for that first goal

Five other players have split time between the NHL and the AHL

Eeli Tolvanen          the jewel of the prospect list, 4 AHL goals and 1 NHL goal

Vinnie Lettieri        16 NHL games, 12 AHL games with 7 goals

Sheldon Dries        16 NHL games

Jayce Hamryluk      4 NHL games, AHL stats 7 - 21- 28

Jack Rodewald        1 NHL game, AHL stats  9 -12 - 21

The following players are having success in the AHL

Liam O'Brien         12 - 3 - 15

Carter Verhaege    10 - 21 - 31

Mason Marchment  9 - 8 - 17

Adam Hewelka       8 - 12 - 20

Also playing in the AHL is Michael McCarron, Nick Schilkey, Cole Bardreau, Jeremy Gregoire, David Gust, Ryan Scarfo and Ryan MacInnis