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Capitals Face Three Draft Gaps They Cannot Ignore
Washington's draft board is not just about adding talent - it is about fixing the holes that keep showing up in the same places. When a team has three clear areas of concern, the draft stops being a wish list and becomes a pressure test for the front office. The Capitals have to balance upside with need, and that is where draft-day mistakes tend to get expensive. The next few picks will tell you whether they are building with conviction or patching problems one by one.
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