The Washington Capitals are without two of their top-6 defensemen at Training Camp this week.
The third pair of defenders, Joel Edmundson, suffered a broken hand during a scrimmage. Edmundson underwent surgery and is expected to be out for the next four to six weeks.
The team also lacks a top four defense Nick Jensen. Although Jensen’s disappearance is more than a mystery.
Jensen missed the last three days of camp, including Thursday, Friday, and Saturday sessions.
When asked why Jensen was gone, Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery replied, “Um, I can’t. Just personal reasons.”
Jensen, who signed a three-year extension worth $4.05 million annually in February, is entering his sixth season with the Capitals. He has yet to play in a preseason game.
The 33-year-old Minnesotan spent most of his ice skating with Martin Fehervary last season.
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