The Washington Capitals made their first significant Training Camp cuts on Sunday. Hardy Haman Aktell, the Swedish defenseman that the Caps signed out of the SHL last spring was not among them. After a great showing against the Detroit Red Wings in preseason play on Saturday, Haman Aktell is now a top candidate in the…
The Washington Capitals dipped into the international free agent pool last spring when they signed Swedish defenseman Hardy Haman Aktell to a one-year, two-way entry-level contract in late April. Haman Aktell had just finished up successful SHL season with the Vaxjo Lakers where he was the team's leading scorer from the backend. The Caps are…