When speaking to the media, head coach Spencer Carbery reviewed some of the new additions the Capitals made, detailing some plans for the newcomers who joined during the team's busy offseason. He referred to Alex Tuch and Jordan Kyrou as smart players, alluding that they were going to be top-six forwards. In terms of Tuch, Carbery said, "I think he’s a great example of our whole forward group. The Capitals also signed Boone Jenner, who Carbery said is a "true pro in every sense of the word." He spoke highly of Vincent Desharnais, stating, "We know exactly what he is and his identity as an NHL defenseman.