Capitals Add 11 Players in Yr. 2006 Draft

The Washington Capitals added two picks during the draft and finished the day with 11 new additions to the organization. Washington made three picks in the second round, four in the third round, one in the fourth round, and three in the fifth round.

The draftees should make the Junior club more competitive and in the future. The only question that remains is will the new arrivals make the Senior side a Cup contender? Stay tuned for a position-by-position breakdown of the Washington prospects.

Round 2

45. Capitals Brett Carson, D
50. Capitals (from Sharks) Gennady Stolyarov, RW
60a. Capitals Jared Walker, C

Round 3

65. Capitals (from Bruins) Jean-Claude Sawyer, D
67. Capitals (from Jackets) Petr Pohl, RW
85. Capitals (from Panthers) Danny Taylor, G
90. Capitals (from Lightning) Siarhei Kolasau, D

Round 4

96. Capitals (from Penguins) Ivan Baranka, D

Round 5

125. Capitals (from Bruins) David Fredriksson, LW
131. Capitals (from Canucks) Andrew Joudrey, C
147. Capitals (from Blues) Matthew Hansen, D