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.