The Washington Capitals announced their 21-man roster for this year’s Rookie Camp on Wednesday afternoon. The camp, taking place again in Annapolis, Maryland, starts Sunday, September 13.

Among the participants are some of the club’s top prospects, including Cole Hutson, Ilya Protas, Lynden Lakovic, and Andrew Cristall. Washington’s most recent first-round pick, Finnish center Oliver Suvanto, will not be in attendance as he already started his season with Tappara in the Finnish Liiga.

Seventeen attendees are Capitals draft picks, while the other four are undrafted free agents from North America’s top junior leagues.

Capitals 2026 Rookie Camp Roster

No.
Player
Position

28
Andrew Cristall
Forward

14
Lynden Lakovic
Forward

97
Gavin Lesiuk
Forward

58
Eriks Mateiko
Forward

18
Terik Parascak
Forward

62
Ilya Protas
Forward

65
Maxim Schafer
Forward

66
Petr Sikora
Forward

51
Tyus Sparks
Forward

84
Logan Stuart
Forward

91
Alexander Suzdalev
Forward

49
Patrick Thomas
Forward

54
Cam Allen
Defenseman

96
Zack Bleick
Defenseman

41
Ryan Chesley
Defenseman

93
David Gucciardi
Defenseman

44
Cole Hutson
Defenseman

64
Brian McFadden
Defenseman

45
Leon Muggli
Defenseman

1
Harrison Boettiger
Goaltender

82
AJ Reyelts
Goaltender

Hutson will be attending his first rookie camp with the Capitals, as he was previously prevented from doing so due to his NCAA enrollment at Boston University. Lakovic and winger Terik Parascak are the lone first-round picks who will be on the ice.

Neither of the two goaltenders attending camp is under contract with Washington, with Harrison Boettiger most recently playing in the WHL for the Kelowna Rockets and AJ Reyelts also playing in the WHL for the Penticton Vees.

Nine of the attendees played for the AHL’s Hershey Bears last season, a group led by Protas, Cristall, Ryan Chesley, and David Gucciardi.

A total of 21 players (12 forwards, seven defensemen, two goaltenders) will be in attendance, including 17 Capitals draft picks. Full schedule of the festivities can be found at the link below.https://t.co/pvGkD63jlI

— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) September 9, 2026

The camp will be held at Navy’s McMullen Hockey Arena within the Brigade Sports Complex from September 13 through 15. The skates are open to the public.

2026 Capitals Rookie Camp schedule

Sunday, Sept. 13
Start of Capitals Rookie Camp
10:30 am – Goalie ice (McMullen Hockey Arena)
11 am-12:30 pm – Practice (McMullen Hockey Arena)

Monday, Sept. 14
10:30 am – Goalie ice (McMullen Hockey Arena)
11 am-12:30 pm – Practice (McMullen Hockey Arena)

Tuesday, Sept. 15
Final Day of Capitals Rookie Camp
10:30 am – Goalie ice (McMullen Hockey Arena)
11 am-12:30 pm – Practice (McMullen Hockey Arena)