The Washington Capitals boast a wealth of talent on defense, with
John Carlson,
Martin Fehervary,
Rasmus Sandin, Trevor van Riemsdyk,
Ethan Bear, and
Alexander Alexeyev all returning for the 2024-25 season. New additions
Jakob Chychrun, acquired via trade, and free agent signee
Matt Roy further bolster their blueline. Among the emerging prospects is Vincent Iorio, a second-round pick from 2021. The 21-year-old has appeared in nine NHL games and continues to develop in the AHL with the Hershey Bears.