Category: Capitals
Playoffs open thread (May 9, 2023)
Nico HischierWelp, the Capitals did not win the draft lottery. Chicago winning, ick, was the big news of Monday night, though Vegas’ thorough throttling of the Edmonton Oilers was pretty fun to watch too. And now […]
Read moreThe Capitals were actually up for the first overall pick until the last lotto ball
Chicago BlackhawksThe NHL’s Draft Lottery did not favor the Capitals this year, instead choosing the Chicago Blackhawks to pick first overall. The Caps will pick at eighth overall, choosing in the top 10 for the first […]
Read moreBrian MacLellan says Capitals’ coaching search is just beginning: ‘We’ll monitor the playoffs’
CapitalsWashington Capitals general manager Brian MacLellan spoke to two team-friendly media members under the Monumental Sports umbrella after the 2023 NHL Draft Lottery concluded, Monday. The Capitals neither moved up or down during the event, […]
Read moreErik Gustafsson, the last 2022-23 Caps player still in the playoffs, scores his first goal for the Leafs
Minnesota WildThe Capitals made a splash at the trade deadline, trading away five roster players to the Boston Bruins, Colorado Avalanche, Minnesota Wild, and Toronto Maple Leafs. All four teams had hopes of serious playoff contention, […]
Read moreNHL Rumors: Washington Capitals, Winnipeg Jets, and the Colorado Avalanche
Anthony ManthaCould the Capitals and Jets talk trade? The Avalanche will have some decisions with their pending UFAs.
Read moreNHL Rumors: Washington Capitals, Winnipeg Jets, and the Colorado Avalanche
Anthony ManthaCould the Capitals and Jets talk trade? : The Washington Capitals and Winnipeg Jets had their seasons end in not the way that they had hoped, and both organizations are at a crossroads. Both teams need to make some moves, and they could be good trade partners. Capitals center has two years left at...
Read moreAlex Alexeyev makes surprise appearance in Hershey to root his former teammates on in playoffs
CapitalsThe Hershey Bears had a special guest at Giant Center on Wednesday for their first home game of the 2023 Calder Cup playoffs. Alex Alexeyev, fresh off signing a two-year extension with the Capitals, met […]
Read moreWashington Capitals sign Alex Alexeyev to two-year, $1.65 million contract extension
Capitals’The Washington Capitals announced Tuesday that they have re-signed Alex Alexeyev to a two-year, $1.65 million contract. The 23-year-old defenseman was scheduled to become an RFA on July 1st. The contract is a one-way deal […]
Read moreAlexander Suzdalev named WHL rookie of the month for third time in 2022-23 season
Alexander SuzdalevCapitals prospect Alexander Suzdalev wrapped up his incredible rookie season with the WHL’s Regina Pats in April and he has once again been rewarded by the league for his performance. The WHL announced Monday that […]
Read moreCapitals reportedly interested in signing SHL defenseman Hardy Häman Aktell, former Predators draft pick
VäxjöThe Washington Capitals are a team in flux this offseason as multiple roster moves are expected to be made by general manager Brian MacLellan after a season full of disappointment. According to a report from […]
Read moreDmitry Orlov on playing with the Bruins: ‘I am happy that now I get great pleasure from hockey’
Dmitry OrlovSince being traded by the Capitals, Dmitry Orlov has gone to another level with his play as a member of the Boston Bruins. Though he appeared in nearly twice as many games with Washington this […]
Read moreAlex Ovechkin and family return to Russia with a small mountain of luggage
Alex OvechkinAlex Ovechkin is officially on his way back to Moscow. After eight straight years of making the playoffs, it’s an unusually long offseason for the Capitals captain and his family, and it looks like they’re […]
Read moreTom Wilson and wife Taylor attend Nationals game day after Alex Ovechkin
Jakub VranaTom Wilson is the latest Capitals star to stop by Nationals Park. A night after Alex Ovechkin and Jakub Vrana were in the house, Wilson and his wife Taylor were spotted on the field by […]
Read moreBrian MacLellan hasn’t played the NHL Draft Lottery simulator: ‘I refuse to do it’
Washington CapitalsAfter a dreadful season that saw them finish as the eighth-worst team in the NHL, the Washington Capitals will have a chance, albeit super small, to win the Draft Lottery for the first time since […]
Read moreCapitals re-assign Garin Bjorklund to Hershey, Mitchell Gibson released from amateur tryout agreement
CapitalsThe Washington Capitals announced on Monday that have re-assigned goaltender Garin Bjorklund to the AHL’s Hershey Bears. Additionally, the Bears released goaltender Mitchell Gibson from his amateur tryout agreement. The news comes as Hershey awaits […]
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