Celebrini, Michkov, McGroarty, Miroshnichenko, Rempe & More Take The Ice At Capitals Practice Facility For NHLPA Rookie Showcase

ARLINGTON, V.A. — After another routine informal skate at MedStar Capitals Iceplex on Wednesday, the Washington Capitals' veterans and up-and-comers cleared the ice quickly, making way for the NHL's rising young stars for the NHLPA Rookie Showcase.

There were 35 total prospects from several different NHL teams in attendance, including 2024 first-overall pick Macklin Celebrini, Philadelphia Flyers prospect Matvei Michkov and New York Rangers enforcer Matt Rempe.

Rempe was in high spirits as he took the ice at his rivals' rink while answering several questions about fighting and his hopes for the upcoming season.

Ivan Miroshnichenko, who skated with Washington earlier in the day, swapped out his practice gear for his full Capitals game uniform to take part in the showcase as D.C.'s representative.

Newest Pittsburgh Penguins forward Rutger McGroarty was also present at the showcase. Also in attendance were Will Smith, Lane Hutson, Dalibor Dvorsky, Cutter Gauthier and more.

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Players took the ice together for some photos and also got their pictures taken for their upcoming trading cards.

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Here's the full list of attendees:

Marek Alscher (Panthers), Lian Bichsel (Stars), Gavin Brindley (Blue Jackets), Seamus Casey (Devils), Macklin Celebrini (Sharks), Nikita Chibrikov (Jets), Easton Cowan (Maple Leafs), Nate Danielson (Red Wings), Josh Doan (Utah Hockey Club), Dalibor Dvorsky (Blues), Ivan Fedotov (Flyers), Cutter Gauthier (Ducks), Olen Zellweger (Ducks), Gage Goncalves (Lightning), Lane Hutson (Canadiens), Nikolai Kovalenko (Avalanche), Jonathan Lekkerimaki (Canucks), Artyom Levshunov (Blackhawks), Logan Mailloux (Canadiens), Matvei Michkov (Flyers), Ivan Miroshnichenko (Capitals), Logan Morrison (Kraken), Shakir Mukhamadullin (Sharks), Bradly Nadeau (Hurricanes), Frank Nazar (Blackhawks), Liam Ohgren (Wild), Zack Ostapchuk (Senators), Noah Ostlund (Sabres), Vasily Ponomarev (Penguins), Rutger McGroarty (Penguins), Matt Rempe (Rangers), Olivier Rodrigue (Oilers), Will Smith (Sharks), Fedor Svechkov (Predators) and Akil Thomas (Kings).