NHL.com is providing in-depth prospect analysis for each of its 32 teams from Aug. 1-Sept. 1. Today, the top five prospects for the Washington Capitals, according to NHL.com.

Three-time AHL All-Star defenseman Brad Hunt announced his retirement on Saturday.

Louis Robitaille’s trek from Hershey Bears fan favorite to newly hired assistant coach of the Bears spanned multiple continents, leagues and roles – and included even more learning.

Louis Robitaille has been named an assistant coach for the Hershey Bears.

The Washington Capitals have signed defenseman Jacob MacDonald to a one-year, two-way contract. 

The AHL has announced the 2025-26 AHL Top Prospects Team, determined by the league’s hockey operations department in conjunction with AHL general managers as the three forwards, two defensemen and one goaltender projected to be the best future NHL players.

Hershey Bears captain Aaron Ness has announced his retirement.

Harrison Brunicke scored a shorthanded goal 6:20 into the second period, snapping a 1-1 tie and sending Wilkes-Barre/Scranton to a series-clinching 4-1 victory over Hershey on Thursday night.

Rutger McGroarty scored on a redirection 5:02 into overtime to give the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins a 4-3 win and a 2-1 series lead over Hershey on Tuesday night.

Clay Stevenson stopped 37 shots – including 21 in the third period alone – and the Hershey Bears edged Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, 2-1, in Game 2 of their Atlantic Division semifinal series on Saturday evening.