Category: Caps
Capitals use final pick to select goaltender Antoine Keller, the first player in franchise history to ever be drafted from France
Washington CapitalsThe Washington Capitals wrapped up their 2023 draft by trading back into the seventh round, sending the San Jose Sharks a 2025 seventh-round pick to do so. With their new pick, they took a trip […]
Read moreThe Capitals are huge underdogs in ‘way too early’ betting odds to win Stanley Cup next season
CapsThe Washington Capitals are coming off their worst full, 82-game season in 16 years, finishing 25th overall in the league standings. That sort of abject failure — on top of a rookie head coach and […]
Read moreCapitals have reportedly ‘openly engaged teams’ about Evgeny Kuznetsov and Anthony Mantha’s availability
Evgeny KuznetsovThis offseason has long been rumored to be one of transition for the Washington Capitals and it appears like general manager Brian MacLellan is getting a head start on the trade market. According to The […]
Read moreDmitry Orlov wanted to retire with the Capitals, believes Alex Ovechkin knew about deal to Boston beforehand
Dmitry OrlovThe Washington Capitals dealt Dmitry Orlov to the Boston Bruins at the 2023 NHL Trade Deadline after the Caps had played their way out of playoff contention and could not come to terms with Orlov […]
Read moreCapitals renounce signing rights to two draft picks
CapsThe Washington Capitals did not sign prospects Martin Has or Dru Krebs to entry-level contracts by the NHL’s June 1, 5 pm deadline for drafted players. The decision effectively makes both players free agents as […]
Read morePeter Laviolette on the greatness of Alex Ovechkin: ‘He’s like Muhammad Ali. He’s like Tom Brady. He’s like Babe Ruth.’
CapsPeter Laviolette may be out as the head coach of the Washington Capitals anymore but that doesn’t mean he has stopped his praise of Caps captain Alex Ovechkin. In fact, perhaps some time to reflect […]
Read moreMatvei Michkov comments on the possibility of being drafted by the Capitals
Washington CapitalsThe Washington Capitals will be on the clock with the eighth pick in a little more than a month. That draft spot has produced many All-Stars and it’s possible that Russian phenom Matvei Michkov could […]
Read moreThe Capitals were actually up for the first overall pick until the last lotto ball
CapitalsThe 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 more2023 NHL Draft Lottery: A primer, the prospects, and how to watch on TV
ESPNThe NHL will hold its annual Draft Lottery on Monday night. The event, which will be held at NHL Network’s Secaucus, New Jersey, studio, starts at 8 pm (EST) and will be broadcast on ESPN, […]
Read moreFriedman: Capitals closing in on two-year contract extension for Alex Alexeyev
CapsThe Washington Capitals are getting busy quickly as the 2023 calendar flips into May. After locking up 2022 first-round draft selection Ivan Miroshnichenko to his entry-level contract, it appears the Caps will be inking another […]
Read more2022-23 Top 10 Washington Capitals Prospects
CapsThe prospect pool is shallow but getting better. The Caps had been quick to trade away first-round picks while they were a Cup contender.
Read more2022-23 Top 10 Washington Capitals Prospects
Wayne GretzkyThe Washington Capitals have had a tremendous run in the Alex Ovechkin era. The team enjoyed several Presidents Trophies and won a Stanley Cup. Drafted: 2022 round one, 20th overall by Washington Capitals Then the Capitals can try to sign him to his ELC and bring him over for a year of AHL develop...
Read moreThe TJ Oshie Trade Analyzed
CapsIt has been more than six years since a between the St. Louis Blues and the The Blues sent forward to the Caps in exchange for forward , goaltender Pheonix Copley and a third-round pick in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft. The Blues were able to rid themselves of $ million in cap space by sending the Am...
Read moreCapitals reportedly interested in signing SHL defenseman Hardy Häman Aktell, former Predators draft pick
CapitalsThe 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 moreAlex Alexeyev on the priceless experience of having dinner with Alex Ovechkin and Evgeni Malkin
Evgeny KuznetsovThe Washington Capitals made a late-season trip to Pittsburgh back at the end of March and before they took on the Penguins, the team’s Russian contingent met up with Pens star Evgeni Malkin at his […]
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