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Emma Lingan, Michael Augello and Jim Parsons discuss Alex Ovechkin re-signing in Washington, Frederik Andersen joining the Oilers, John Carlson signing with the Lightning and much more.
NHL free agency got off to a frenzied start on Wednesday, July 1. Big-ticket players John Carlson (Tampa Bay Lightning), Sergei Bobrovsky (Toronto Maple Leafs), Boone Jenner (Washington Capitals), Jacob Trouba (San Jose Sharks), Mario Ferraro (Winnipeg Jets) and Mason…
Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin is officially returning for his 22nd NHL season. On Thursday, The Great 8 signed a […]
Some suspected that Ovechkin might retire following the 2025-26 season, but the captain is sticking around.
Alex Ovechkin is officially back for one more year! The Washington Capitals announced Thursday that Ovechkin has signed a one-year contract with an average annual value of $4.25 million. The new deal ends months of speculation about Ovechkin’s future and sets him up for the 22nd season of his legendary NHL career. According to the
Alex Ovechkin will have at least one more season to continue extending the NHL's all-time goalscoring record.
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Columbus Blue Jackets and Zach Werenski have hit pause on trade talks, the Washington Capitals may not be closing the door on Alex Ovechkin…
Alex Ovechkin, Anthony Mantha and Patrick Kane are among the NHL's top UFAs left as Day 2 of free agency begins.
The one-year contract extension is based heavily on an appearance incentive.
Washington Capitals general manager Chris Patrick has provided the latest update on the playing status of Alex Ovechkin for 2026-27.Ovechkin’s contract with the Capitals — the only NHL franchise he’s ever known in the NHL since he was drafted first overall in 2004 — expired at the conclusion of this past season.He is now an […] The post Capitals GM Provides Critical Update on Alex Ovechkin appeared first on HEAVY .
After a splashy start to their offseason, the Washington Capitals kept busy on the first day of free agency, signing center Boone Jenner (four years at $5.75 million AAV) and defenseman Vincent Desharnais (4 x $4.2M) as well as depth players Jonny Brodzinski (1 x $850k), Justin Holl (1 x $900k), and Josh Dunne (1
If Alex Ovechkin wants to return to the Washington Capitals this offseason, there will be a spot waiting for him on the roster.
Former Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson has found his new home. Carlson signed a two-year contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning worth $8.5 million per season. The Athletic’s Pierre LeBrun first reported the news shortly before midnight. Wake up, we have some news 👀 We've signed defenseman John Carlson to a two-year contract worth an
One of the biggest questions on the minds of Washington Capitals fans everywhere will be whether or not captain Alex Ovechkin, the greatest goal scorer in the history of the National Hockey League, will return for one more season.Ovechkin is officially an unrestricted free agent, and said that he was going to need time with […] The post NHL Insider May Have Leaked Capitals Captain Alex Ovechkin’s Decision appeared first on HEAVY .
Dunne had a goal and four points with 38 penalty minutes in 34 games with the Sabres in 2025-26.
The Washington Capitals added to their organizational forward depth again by signing center Josh Dunne to a one-year contract. Dunne will be making $850k at both the NHL and AHL levels. The 27-year-old forward played the 2025-26 season with the Buffalo Sabres, even getting into two playoff games. During the regular season, Dunne got into
Duhaime played in all 82 regular season games for the Washington Capitals in both of the past two seasons.
The 2026 NHL Free Agency period began on Wednesday, July 1st. As a result, the Washington Capitals added some new […]
Jenner’s new contract with the Capitals carries an average annual value of $5.75 million.
The Washington Capitals have signed center Boone Jenner to a four-year contract worth $23 million, carrying an average annual value of $5.75 million, according to Mark Scheig. Jenner was selected…
Boone Jenner is officially making his way from one Metropolitan Division team to another. After ESPN’s Kevin Weekes linked the Washington Capitals to the former Columbus Blue Jackets captain at the 2026 NHL Draft last Friday, the Caps have indeed inked Jenner to a contract on the first day of free agency. Jenner’s deal is
Desharnais’ deal is four years at an AAV of $4.2 million.
The Washington Capitals have made another small signing on the first day of free agency, inking veteran defenseman Justin Holl to a one-year, one-way contract. Holl, most recently of the St. Louis Blues organization, will earn $900k at both the NHL and AHL levels. Holl, 34, spent most of the 2025-26 season in the AHL
Team prankster, enforcer, and genuinely funny guy, Brandon Duhaime, is moving on from the Washington Capitals. The rugged fourth-line forward signed a three-year, $7.8 million contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs worth $2.6 million annually. Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported that Duhaime had signed in Toronto on Wednesday afternoon, and the Leafs made the news official
The Vancouver Canucks have made four signings so far on day one of NHL free agency. We’ve had coverage of all those signings, but we’re also keeping an eye on where some ex Canucks are ending up. You can keep up with all the moves from the day by checking back in with our live…