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NHLPA Sets Sept. 3 Rookie Showcase at Capitals’ Iceplex With Leonard and Nikishin on Roster

The showcase doubles as a production day for Upper Deck rookie cards.

Cam Squires, New Jersey Devils (Amy Irvin / The Hockey Writers)
May 26, 2025; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Alexander Nikishin (21) controls the puck as Florida Panthers center Jesper Boqvist (70) defends during the second period in game four of the Eastern Conference Final of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amerant Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
Frederic Brunet, Boston Bruins (Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports)

Overview

  • The one-day event runs from 10 a.m. to noon on Sept. 3 at MedStar Capitals Iceplex in Arlington, Virginia.
  • Washington’s Ryan Leonard is the Capitals’ representative, and Carolina defenseman Alexander Nikishin is among the invitees.
  • Roughly 30 prospects were named, including No. 1 pick Matthew Schaefer, Gabe Perreault, Tij Iginla, David Reinbacher and others.
  • The facility will be closed to the public as Upper Deck gathers photos, autographs and event-used items for future trading cards.
  • Players are expected to rotate through content stations in full team gear with a light scrimmage typically ending the day, and attendance could change based on early-September availability.