Capitals Have History on Their Side With 17th Pick - The Hockey Writers Washington Capitals Latest News, Analysis & More

The Washington Capitals are currently selecting with the 17th overall pick in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft. The 17th selection in general has produced some well-known names throughout the NHL. In both instances, it is a bit of a mixed bag of results between solid NHL talents and players who did not play much in the league or did not make it at all. One of the most famous examples happened in the 1969 NHL Draft, when the Philadelphia Flyers selected two-time Stanley Cup champion and Hockey Hall of Fame member Bobby Clarke.