Category: Capitals
Brian MacLellan says Hendrix Lapierre could be only Hershey Bears player to make Opening Night roster
Washington CapitalsWashington Capitals general manager Brian MacLellan remade nearly a third of his team’s NHL roster over the last few weeks, making seven major acquisitions and signings since mid-June. The Capitals now sport Pierre-Luc Dubois up the middle; Andrew Mangiapane, Taylor Raddysh, and Brandon Duhaime on t...
Read moreCapitals Re-Sign Alex Limoges To Two-Way Deal
Alex LimogesThe Capitals are bringing back one of their top minor league scorers for another season, as they’ve re-signed forward Alex Limoges to a two-way deal, according to a team announcement. He’ll earn a $300K salary while in the AHL and cost $775K against the cap if on the NHL roster. Limoges, 27 in Septe...
Read moreBrian MacLellan on his offseason overhaul of the Capitals: ‘We’ve been trying to take risks. That’s been our philosophy.’
CapitalsWashington Capitals general manager Brian MacLellan spoke to the press on Wednesday for the first time after making several more big moves during the first day of NHL Free Agency. From the team’s war room set up out in Las Vegas, Nevada, MacLellan traded Nick Jensen and a draft pick to the Ottawa Se...
Read moreCapitals’ Leonard Still Plans to Stay at Boston College
Washington Capitals’Washington Capitals’ 2023 first-round selection (eighth overall) Ryan Leonard is in town for development camp along with other prospects. Some fans have wondered after this past season with the Boston…
Read moreAlex Ovechkin texted a thumbs-up emoji to Brian MacLellan after the Pierre-Luc Dubois trade 👍
Tarik El-BashirAlex Ovechkin is a fan of at least one of Brian MacLellan’s offseason moves this summer. Wednesday, during Development Camp, the Capitals GM met with reporters and was asked if anyone in the leadership group had give their thoughts about the retooled roster. “No, not yet,” MacLellan said. “Ovi check...
Read moreFormer King Matt Roy quells locker room concerns about Pierre-Luc Dubois: ‘He’s a great teammate’
Capitals’The Capitals’ biggest signing on the first day of NHL Free Agency came when they inked defenseman Matt Roy to a six-year, $34.5 million deal. Roy was considered one of the top rearguards available. The 29-year-old blueliner is the second former Los Angeles Kings player the Capitals acquired for next...
Read moreRecapping the seven major moves Brian MacLellan made to transform the Washington Capitals
Brian MacLellanAfter struggling over the last year-plus to Make The Big Move, Brian MacLellan put on his chef hat from his war room in Las Vegas and absolutely went off on Day 1 of Free Agency, transforming the Washington Capitals’ roster and completing a dizzying amount of moves that began with the acquisition of...
Read moreCapitals Continue Active Offseason in Free Agency
Washington CapitalsThe Washington Capitals have had a busy offseason so far. They addressed their offense by acquiring Pierre-Luc Dubois (from the Los Angeles Kings) and Andrew Mangiapane (from the Calgary Flames).…
Read moreBusy Caps deal for Chychrun, ship Jensen to Sens
Jakob ChychrunThe Capitals acquired top-pairing, puck-moving defenseman Jakob Chychrun from the Senators in exchange for Nick Jensen and a 2026 third-round pick.
Read moreRoy signs 6-year, $34.5 million contract with Capitals
Washington CapitalsMatt Roy signed a six-year, $34.5 million contract with the Washington Capitals on Monday. It has an average annual value of $5.75 million. The 29-year-old defenseman had 25 points (five goals, 20 assists) in 81 regular-season games for the Los … Continue reading → The post Roy signs 6-year, $34.5 m...
Read moreCapitals sign defenseman Matt Roy to six-year, $34.5 million deal
SportsnetThe Washington Capitals have dramatically remade their blueline minutes into free agency. Shortly after acquiring Jakob Chychrun in a trade, the Capitals signed Matt Roy away from the Los Angeles Kings with a six-year, $34.5 million contract. Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman was the first to announce t...
Read moreCapitals re-sign goaltender Mitchell Gibson to one-year contract after successful rookie pro season
Ethen FrankThe Washington Capitals announced Monday morning that they have re-signed goaltender Mitchell Gibson to a two-way, one-year contract. Gibson’s re-signing comes in conjunction with the Capitals also inking Ethen Frank and Chase Priskie to new deals. Gibson was a restricted free agent after signing a...
Read moreCapitals re-sign Chase Priskie to one-year contract after 2024 Calder Cup championship run
Bears’Chase Priskie played a huge role in the Hershey Bears’ 2024 Calder Cup championship run. Now the defenseman is returning to the Washington Capitals organization for another year. Sunday, hours before the start of free agency on Monday, the Capitals came to an agreement with Priskie on a one-year, tw...
Read moreThis was Vegas Golden Knights fans’ reaction when the Capitals’ trade for Logan Thompson was announced at the Sphere
Brian MacLellanWashington Capitals general manager Brian MacLellan has made few friends this offseason. His most polarizing decision came earlier in the summer when the Capitals bought the popular salary cap website, CapFriendly. In a recent interview, MacLellan admitted, “I don’t think anybody’s happy. The whole...
Read moreBrian MacLellan’s rationale for acquiring Logan Thompson: ‘We’re going to have to have four goalies’
Brian MacLellanWashington Capitals general manager Brian MacLellan was diplomatic when explaining the reasoning behind the team’s trade for Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Logan Thompson during Day 2 of the NHL Draft. The Capitals sent Vegas a third-round pick in the 2024 NHL Draft (originally from the NY Islander...
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