Category: Washington Capitals
Afternoon News: Capitals, Howden, Maple Leafs
Tarik El-BashirTarik El-Bashir of The Athletic wrote a piece today that highlighted the nine forwards he believes would fit what the Washington Capitals are looking for this offseason. El-Bashir begins the piece by shining a light on the salary cap crunch that will leave the Capitals with around $5MM in cap space...
Read morePeter Laviolette on the greatness of Alex Ovechkin: ‘He’s like Muhammad Ali. He’s like Tom Brady. He’s like Babe Ruth.’
Alex OvechkinPeter 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 moreRasmus Sandin leaves practice limping day after absorbing brutal knee-on-knee hit in World Championship game
Washington CapitalsWashington Capitals defenseman Rasmus Sandin was on the ice for Sweden’s pre quarter-final practice before Tre Kronor is set to take on Latvia on Thursday. Swedish outlet Aftonbladet initially reported that Sandin was seemingly a […]
Read moreNHL Rumors: Flames, Maple Leafs, Capitals, Oilers, Stars
Anthony MathnaIn today’s NHL rumors rundown, it sounds as though, while the Toronto Maple Leafs interview for their vacant GM position, the job is Brad Treliving’s to lose. Meanwhile, is Gerard…
Read moreCapitals 2023 Free Agent Targets: Pius Suter
Pius SuterThe Washington Capitals will mainly be looking for defensive help going into the 2023-24 season, but with some solid, affordable players on the market in the upcoming free agency period,…
Read moreWashington Capitals Rumors: Longtime Coach Linked To Team's Coaching Vacancy
Tarik El-BashirThe Washington Capitals have reportedly included former head coach Bruce Boudreau in their considerations for the team's next head coach, according to a recent report by Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic. Boudreau, who previously guided the Capitals to a period of exceptional regular season success,...
Read moreRasmus Sandin injured by knee-on-knee hit in World Championship game against Team USA
Rasmus SandinWashington Capitals defenseman Rasmus Sandin was injured in Sweden’s final group game of the 2023 IIHF World Championship on Tuesday. The 23-year-old rearguard was the recipient of a hard, knee-on-knee hit from the USA’s Michael […]
Read moreNHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Penguins, Coyotes, Salt Lake, and the Islanders
Washington CapitalsLeafs assistant talking to three teams : The New York Rangers have permission from the Toronto Maple Leafs to talk to assistant coach Spencer Carbery. The Anaheim Ducks and Washington Capitals are also believed to be talking to Carbery. The Maple Leafs and Penguins can talk to Brad Treliving : The C...
Read moreBREAKING: New development in Joel Quenneville’s NHL return
New York RangersIf you’ve been following along, there have already been five head coaching vacancies in the NHL, one of which is with the New York Rangers despite the team making the playoffs. Darren Dreger’s most recent report on Joel Quenneville may have the Columbus Blue Jackets, Calgary Flames, Washington Capit...
Read moreMatvei Michkov comments on the possibility of being drafted by the Capitals
Pavel LysenkovThe 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 moreWhat the Capitals can expect from the player they select at number eight in the draft
Washington CapitalsThe Washington Capitals gained no spots during the NHL Draft Lottery and will pick eighth overall in the 2023 NHL Draft. If they hold onto the selection, it will mark the first time the franchise […]
Read moreExpected high draft pick, David Reinbacher, reportedly sent to hospital after Rasmus Sandin hip check in World Championship game
Henrik TommernesWashington Capitals defenseman Rasmus Sandin delivered one of the biggest hits of his career as a member of Sweden’s World Championship team. Sandin was named to the senior Tre Kronor team for the first time […]
Read moreHenrik Borgstrom went from a healthy scratch and out of the lineup for a month to Hershey’s overtime hero in Game One
Florida PanthersHERSHEY, PA — The Washington Capitals signed Finnish center Henrik Borgstrom as an unrestricted free agent over the offseason. With Nicklas Backstrom out due to hip resurfacing surgery, Borgstrom provided the organization with center depth […]
Read moreAlex Ovechkin reveals which current NHL player’s jersey he would buy if forced to choose one
Alex OvechkinWashington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin has been doing the Russian media rounds since returning to his home country for the offseason. Ovi stopped by the studio of Russian soccer-based YouTube channel, It’s Football, Bro! for […]
Read moreAn Overview Of NHL Head Coaching Candidates
Columbus Blue JacketsWith the NHL Draft Lottery behind us and the second round fully underway, it is an appropriate time to provide an overview of the current crop of candidates for the NHL’s head coaching vacancies. The Anaheim Ducks, Calgary Flames, Columbus Blue Jackets, New York Rangers, and Washington Capitals are...
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