Category: Washington Capitals
Alex Ovechkin says he would have already broken Wayne Gretzky’s goal-scoring record without lockouts and the pandemic: ‘But, unfortunately, such moments happen’
Washington CapitalsAlex Ovechkin is just 41 goals away from a share of the NHL’s all-time, goal-scoring record currently held by Wayne Gretzky. Ovechkin’s hot finish to the 2023-24 campaign gave him 853 career tallies with two years remaining on his contract with the Washington Capitals. The 19-year journey, now neari...
Read moreNHL Rumors: Oilers, Maple Leafs, Capitals, Kuznetsov News
Cliff FletcherThe Edmonton Oilers have hired a new general manager and despite the inevitable PR issues that will come with the hire, Stan Bowman is now calling the shots. Meanwhile, Cliff…
Read moreDmitry Orlov on Evgeny Kuznetsov’s impending move back to KHL: ‘I think he could still play in the NHL, he’s got the skills’
Alex OvechkinEvgeny Kuznetsov’s closest friends in the hockey world are commenting on his impending move back to the KHL. Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin called Kuznetsov’s next career decision a “difficult situation” on Saturday and now Dmitry Orlov is weighing in. Orlov has been a teammate of Kuznets...
Read moreSpencer Carbery on Hershey Bears players that had standout performances during 2024 Calder Cup championship run
BearsWashington Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery was in the house for several Hershey Bears’ games during the 2024 Calder Cup Playoffs. Carbery was spotted at Giant Center for the Eastern Conference Finals and Calder Cup Finals, keeping a close eye on players he could potentially coach next season and...
Read moreDylan Strome hopes Capitals’ moves over the offseason can ‘turn that goal differential around’
Washington CapitalsDylan Strome had a career year with the Washington Capitals last season. His 67 points (27g, 40a) led a team that limped into the 2024 postseason with the worst goal differential (minus-37) of any playoff team in the salary cap era. After being swept in the first round by the New York Rangers, Washi...
Read moreThe Washington Capitals will be one of the least-traveled NHL teams during the 2024-25 season
CapitalsThe Washington Capitals have one advantage in their 2024-25 regular season schedule. The Caps will be one of the least-traveled teams in the NHL. According to @TJStats/X and shared by Bleacher Report, the Capitals will travel only 35,600 miles total for its 41 away games, the sixth-easiest travel sc...
Read moreAlex Ovechkin comments on Evgeny Kuznetsov leaving the NHL: ‘He’s in a difficult situation now’
Washington CapitalsAlex Ovechkin commented on Evgeny Kuznetsov’s mutual contract termination with the Carolina Hurricanes and likely return to Russia’s KHL on Saturday. Ovechkin had just played in the “Match of the Year,” pitting some of the NHL’s top Russian stars against stars from the KHL. Kuznetsov is set to depar...
Read moreA first look at Jakob Chychrun in Washington Capitals gear
Washington CapitalsIt didn’t take long for Jakob Chychrun to sport Washington Capitals colors. Fifteen days after his July 1 trade from the Ottawa Senators to the Caps, the defenseman was seen skating at Progressive Auto Sales Arena — the home of the OHL’s Sarnia Sting — wearing red, white, and blue. “A familiar face...
Read moreHershey Bears sign Brett Hyland, a Capitals’ seventh-round draft pick, to one-year AHL contract
Washington CapitalsThe Hershey Bears continue to load up their pipe line for next season as they try to three-peat as champions. A day after announcing the signing of six depth players to AHL deals, the Bears signed forward Brett Hyland to a one-year deal. We've signed @Capitals draft pick Brett Hyland to an AHL contr...
Read morePittsburgh Penguins Sign South African Player to Contract
Olaf KolzigThe Pittsburgh Penguins have signed their first selection in the 2024 NHL Draft, 18-year-old defenseman Harrison Brunicke, who is only the second-ever player born in South Africa to sign an NHL contract. It's official! ✍️The Penguins have signed defenseman Harrison Brunicke to a three-year, entry-l...
Read moreNHL Rumors: Washington Capitals, and the Toronto Maple Leafs
Brian MacLellanIt's going to be an important season for several Washington Capitals players. Quick notes on Mitch Marner, John Tavares, and Jani Hakanpaa.
Read moreKuznetsov placed on unconditional waivers by Hurricanes for purpose of terminating contract
Evgeny KuznetsovEvgeny Kuznetsov was placed on unconditional waivers by the Carolina Hurricanes on Wednesday for the purpose of terminating his contract. The 32-year-old forward had one season left on an eight-year, $62.4 million contract he signed with the Washington Capitals on … Continue reading → The post Kuzne...
Read moreStingrays add Graves, Perrott
StingraysNORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. – The South Carolina Stingrays, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Washington Capitals and American Hockey League’s Hershey Bears, announced that the club has agreed to terms with defensemen Jacob Graves and Andrew Perrott for the … Continue reading → The post Stin...
Read moreToday in Hockey History: July 16
Washington CapitalsJuly 16 has not been the busiest day in National Hockey League history. However, a pair of Hockey Hall of Famers found new homes, and two playoff heroes were born…
Read moreNHL Rumors: Oilers, Blue Jackets, Capitals, Flames
Leon DraisaitlIn today’s NHL rumors rundown, has something changed in the priorities for Leon Draisaitl that he no longer wants an eight-year extension in Edmonton? Meanwhile, where are the Columbus Blue…
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