Capitals sign Oliver Suvanto to three-year, entry-level contract
Suvanto will stay in Finland, playing for Tappara in Liiga for another season.
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Washington Capitals sign 2026 first-round pick Oliver Suvanto to three-year, entry-level contract
The Washington Capitals announced they have signed 2026 first-round pick Oliver Suvanto to a three-year, entry-level contract. Suvanto, taken with the 18th overall pick at the draft in Buffalo last month, will make $1.075 million in the NHL and $87,500 in the AHL. The 17-year-old Finnish center attended his first Capitals development camp earlier in July.
Sabres & Capitals Swing 1-for-1 Trade
The Buffalo Sabres and Washington Capitals have completed another trade. It won't quite have the impact of the sign-and-trade swap of Alex Tuch earlier this offseason, but for two minor league players, it's a fresh start with new organizations. The Buffalo Sabres have acquired forward Zac Funk from the Washington Capitals in exchange for forward Tyler Kopff. pic.twitter.com/TNWHZQJ19E — Buffalo Sabres PR (@SabresPR) July 13, 2026 The Sabres acquire forward Zac Funk, a 22-year-old undraft...
Capitals trade forward Zac Funk to the Buffalo Sabres for forward Tyler Kopff
The Washington Capitals swapped minor-league forwards with the Buffalo Sabres late Monday afternoon. Zac Funk is headed to the Sabres, with the Capitals receiving winger Tyler Kopff in return. Kopff is a 23-year-old winger who stands 6-foot-4 and weighs 225 pounds. He, like Funk, was undrafted, signing with the Sabres after playing two seasons for
After Stellar Offseason, Capitals Are Serious Contenders in the East
After winning the Metropolitan Division in the 2024-2025 season, the Washington Capitals had a setback; they missed the 2026 playoffs by three points. General Manager Chris Patrick responded to the setback by being more aggressive than any other team in the offseason. As they have already shown what they are capable of, pairing new faces […] The post After Stellar Offseason, Capitals Are Serious Contenders in the East appeared first on The Lead .
Washington Capitals extend their affiliate agreement with ECHL’s South Carolina Stingrays for another three seasons
The Washington Capitals extended their ECHL affiliation agreement with the South Carolina Stingrays on Monday. The two teams will remain partners through the 2028-29 campaign. Washington and South Carolina have been partners for 20 seasons in total, beginning with a run from 2004 to 2012, followed by one from 2014 to the present. During the partnership,
Alex Ovechkin buys $2.1 million Florida condo after settling lawsuit over flooded beachfront apartment in same building (report)
Alex Ovechkin has added to his real estate portfolio. The Russian outlet RIA Novosti reports that the Washington Capitals captain recently purchased a new condominium near Miami for approximately $2.1 million, in the same building he bought his original luxury condo for $1.9 million in 2016. The report says Ovechkin’s new residence spans 2,390 square
Evgeny Kuznetsov plays summer league hockey with Sam Anas at Reston SkateQuest, as report indicates the two could skate together next season in KHL
Evgeny Kuznetsov is staying busy and in shape this offseason as he waits to find out where he’ll be playing next season. Back in the United States, the former Washington Capitals center has been skating at Reston SkateQuest in Virginia with a host of pro and junior players with ties to the area, including fellow
‘I just thought it’d be a great fit’: Former Capitals winger Brandon Duhaime explains why he signed with Maple Leafs
Brandon Duhaime moved on from the Washington Capitals earlier this month, signing a three-year, $7.8 million contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs. After inking his free-agent deal, the rambunctious winger explained why he felt Toronto was the right destination for him, citing the organization’s history and the club’s moves to strengthen its roster following its first
NHL Rumours: Ovechkin’s Decision, Robertson to Penguins & LA Blockbuster?
In today’s NHL rumour rundown, we start with the Washington Capitals and Alexander Ovechkin, whose decision regarding his retirement was nearly impacted by some trade deadline moves. Next, we look…
‘These guys look like the Harlem Globetrotters breaking the puck out’: Alex Tuch says playing against Capitals convinced him to come to Washington
After years of playing against the Washington Capitals, newly-acquired winger Alex Tuch is glad to be on their side of the ice. The Capitals’ 2025-26 season may have ended without a playoff run, but the team’s skill still impressed Tuch, enough to convince him to ink an an eight-year deal in a sign-and-trade between the
Insider Explains What Drove Alex Ovechkin to Stick With Capitals
The Washington Capitals are a team that have been very active this summer as general manager Chris Patrick looks to strengthen his club’s prospects of making a return to the postseason next year. Alex Tuch, Jordan Kyrou and Boone Jenner are among the big forward additions for this team. These players should provide more offense […] The post Insider Explains What Drove Alex Ovechkin to Stick With Capitals appeared first on HEAVY .
Capitals’ Ovechkin surprises fans who drink beer every week in his honor
Alex Ovechkin had 32 goals and 64 points last season with the Washington Capitals. He has 929 goals and 1,687 points in his career.
Steve Oleksy is running for mayor of Edgewater, Florida
Popular former Washington Capitals and Hershey Bears defenseman, Steve Oleksy, is making a move into politics. The 2016 Stanley Cup winner with the Pittsburgh Penguins is running for mayor of Edgewater, Florida, with the campaign slogan: Even Steven — a voice for everyone. A regular fighter and enforcer during his hockey career, Oleksy made the
Alex Ovechkin Could Reach 1,000 NHL Goals If 2026-27 Isn't The End
Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin is on pace to not only reach major milestones but also break another NHL goals record this upcoming season. But if he stays for two more years, 1,000 career goals will be within reach.
Get to Know Capitals’ Defenseman Vincent Desharnais
Among a busy start to NHL free agency, the Washington Capitals signed 30-year-old defenseman Vincent Desharnais to a four-year, $16.8 million contract. This comes after longstanding players Nic Dowd and…
Chris Patrick says Capitals are done adding to their roster this offseason: ‘If anything, we’re probably sending a body out to create space’
The Washington Capitals have had a prolific offseason, and general manager Chris Patrick appears done tinkering with his roster, with the club now right up against the NHL’s salary cap. After adding Jordan Kyrou via trade and signing Alex Tuch, Booner Jenner, Vincent Desharnais, and captain Alex Ovechkin to new contracts, the Capitals have just
Report: Capitals deemed Charlie Lindgren ‘too important’ to Logan Thompson’s success to trade
The Washington Capitals made a lot of big moves over the offseason to improve their team. The one spot they didn’t fiddle with was in goal, where the team will head into next season with Logan Thompson and Charlie Lindgren between the pipes. While Thompson posted Vezina Trophy-worthy numbers in 2025-26, Lindgren scuffled, having his
How will Capitals balance ice time with deep roster?
The Capitals need to find plenty of ice time for both their returning stars and new impact additions like Jordan Kyrou and Alex Tuch.
Sabres Expected to Sign Former Red Wings Star Forward
Buffalo Sabres general manager Jarmo Kekäläinen is still looking to replace star forward Alex Tuch this summer. Tuch was recently offloaded in a sign-and-trade deal with the Washington Capitals. The winger recorded 66 points in 79 games with Buffalo during the 2025-26 campaign. His 0.84 points per game tally was the second-best figure of the […] The post Sabres Expected to Sign Former Red Wings Star Forward appeared first on HEAVY .
Capitals set to face difficult Ivan Miroshnichenko decision during training camp
Ivan Miroshnichenko is headed into what is likely the most important training camp of his young NHL career. The 2022 first-round pick is no longer on his entry-level contract with the Washington Capitals after signing a two-year, $1.85 million extension last October. With that comes added jeopardy later this fall at training camp, as Miroshnichenko
Alex Ovechkin’s Makes Bold Statement to Capitals General Manager in Text
Alex Ovechkin reveals why he decided to return for a 22nd season in a text to the Washington Capitals general manager. The post Alex Ovechkin’s Makes Bold Statement to Capitals General Manager in Text appeared first on HEAVY .
Alex Ovechkin negotiated contract in ‘maybe 10 minutes’ after deciding against retirement
Alex Ovechkin may have spent the offseason pondering his NHL future, but actually agreeing to a new contract didn’t take long. The Capitals announced Thursday that Ovechkin would return for his 22nd NHL season, signing him to a one-year deal to end months of retirement speculation. Once he decided to come back, Ovechkin said, he
Alex Ovechkin Cites World Cup Stars Messi And Ronaldo As Inspiration For Aging Sports Stars
Alex Ovechkin is the NHL's all-time goals leader who decided he's not done yet. The Washington Capitals captain credited two of soccer's biggest superstars for proving that aging sporting stars can still excel.
Boone Jenner and Vincent Desharnais pick their jersey numbers with Capitals
Boone Jenner and Vincent Desharnais, two of the Capitals’ biggest free-agent signings, have selected their jersey numbers for the upcoming season. Jenner will wear number 22 and Desharnais number 73, the team announced Monday afternoon. Bonne Jenner Boone Jenner will wear 2️⃣2️⃣ with the Washington Capitals #ALLCAPS pic.twitter.com/57slF23fAW — Washington Capitals (@Capitals) July 6, 2026
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