Category: Washington Capitals
Brian MacLellan on his offseason overhaul of the Capitals: ‘We’ve been trying to take risks. That’s been our philosophy.’
Jakob ChychrunWashington 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 retool to strike again in Ovechkin era
Alex OvechkinIn the midst of overhauling the Washington Capitals this offseason, general manager Brian MacLellan received Alex Ovechkin's seal of approval.
Read moreCapitals prospect Ilya Protas selected third overall in 2024 CHL Import Draft
Ilya ProtasThe CHL Import Draft was held on Wednesday, and two Washington Capitals picks from the 2024 NHL Draft have new potential homes in junior hockey for the 2024-25 season. Ilya Protas, the younger brother of Aliaksei Protas, was selected third overall by the Windsor Spitfires while Petr Sikora was taken...
Read moreRyan Leonard calls decision not to sign with Capitals difficult: ‘I didn’t go to sleep till probably three or four in the morning’
Ryan LeonardRyan Leonard declared his intention to return for his sophomore season at Boston College in mid-April but admits he was very close to signing on with the Washington Capitals this past spring after being surprised by Brian MacLellan with a contract offer. Leonard, 19, is in the midst of his second Ca...
Read moreLeibold returns to Stingrays
Ryan LeiboldNORTH 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 signed forward Ryan Leibold to a contract for the 2024-25 season. Leibold, 25, tallied 30 … Continue readi...
Read moreCapitals Hope for Further Growth From McMichael
Pierre-Luc DuboisIt may be easy to forget with all the newer additions that Washington Capitals general manager Brian MacLellan and his managerial staff have added like Jakob Chychrun, Matt Roy, Pierre-Luc…
Read moreBraden Holtby serving as guest goaltending coach at Capitals Development Camp
Nicholas KempfBraden Holtby is back on the ice with the Washington Capitals, but in a new role. Holtby is serving as a guest coach and help out Capitals’ goaltending coach Scott Murray during Capitals Development Camp, which runs Tuesday through July 6. Former #Caps goalie Braden Holtby will be on the ice during...
Read moreCapitals restock Hershey Bears by signing forwards Luke Philp and Spencer Smallman to one-year, two-way contracts
Hershey BearsThe Washington Capitals added to their organizational depth on the second day of free agency as they announced the signings of forwards Luke Philp and Spencer Smallman to one-year, two-way contracts. The two Canadian forwards are AHL veterans and will try to help the Hershey Bears become champions f...
Read moreSamsonov signs 1-year, $1.8 million contract with Golden Knights
Ilya SamsonovIlya Samsonov signed a one-year, $1.8 million contract with the Vegas Golden Knights on Monday. The 27-year-old goalie was 23-7-8 with a 3.13 goals-against average, .890 save percentage and three shutouts in 40 starts for the Toronto Maple Leafs last … Continue reading → The post Samsonov signs 1-ye...
Read moreCalgary Flames Sign Anthony Mantha & 3 Others
CalgaryThe Calgary Flames kicked off the first day of free agency with a flurry of activity, making four additions to their roster. Leading the pack is veteran winger Anthony Mantha, who signed a one-year deal worth $3.5 million. The 6’5” forward, who split last season between the Washington Capitals and...
Read moreDid Capitals make the right move in dealing for Chychrun?
Nick JensenThe former first-round pick is headed from Canada's capital to America's. How does he fit, and did the Caps send too much to the Sens?
Read moreWhy the Reilly Smith swap is a win-win for Rangers, Penguins
New Jersey DevilsAn intra-divisional trade sees the former Golden Knights forward head to Broadway. We grade both GMs on their work.
Read moreCapitals Continue Active Offseason in Free Agency
Vegas Golden KnightsThe 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 moreRoy signs 6-year, $34.5 million contract with Capitals
Los Angeles KingsMatt 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 Taylor Raddysh to one-year, $1 million deal
Chicago BlackhawksThe Washington Capitals have continued to add to their roster in free agency, signing depth winger Taylor Raddysh to a one-year, $1 million contract. PuckPedia was first to report the deal on Monday afternoon. Raddysh, 26, recorded 14 points (5g, 9a) in 73 games with the rebuilding Chicago Blackhawk...
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