Capitals and Spencer Carbery Agree to Multi-Year Extension
The Washington Capitals and head coach Spencer Carbery have agreed to terms on a multi-year extension. Carbery’s contract was set […]
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Capitals, Spencer Carbery in agreement on multi-year extension
Carbery is the seventh-longest tenured head coach in the NHL.
John Carlson will not re-sign with Ducks, per agent
On their way to returning to the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time since 2018, the Anaheim Ducks acquired John Carlson, who won the Stanley Cup in 2018, in a trade with the Washington Capitals at the NHL Trade Deadline, and he helped them to an opening round series win over the Edmonton Oilers. […] The post John Carlson will not re-sign with Ducks, per agent appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Tom Wilson Is the Heart & Soul of the Washington Capitals
As a longtime staple of the Washington Capitals roster, Tom Wilson’s reputation precedes him. While many across the league get a sour taste in their mouth at his name, fans…
NHL rumors: John Carlson could command as much as $10 million AAV on open market
NHL free agency is set to begin on July 1 at 12:00 p.m. ET. One of the more sought-after free agents on the market will be defenseman John Carlson. Before being traded from the Washington Capitals to the Anaheim Ducks, Carlson and the Caps were engaged in talks on a contract extension. Reports were that […] The post NHL rumors: John Carlson could command as much as $10 million AAV on open market appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Capitals’ Logan Thompson Makes NHL’s Second All-Star Team
The Washington Capitals received a big mention in the NHL’s All-Star voting. That mention being Logan Thompson receiving a big […]
3 Members of the Capitals’ Stanley Cup Team You Probably Forgot About
2026 marks eight years since the Washington Capitals secured their first franchise Stanley Cup victory. The 2017-18 season was a whirlwind that led to captain and hockey superstar Alex Ovechkin,…
How aggressive should the Capitals be this summer?
The Washington Capitals were a surprising absence from the Stanley Cup Playoffs after taking the No. 1 seed in the East a year ago.
Capitals’ Ilya Protas Named to 2025-26 AHL Top Prospects Team
On Wednesday, Washington Capitals prospect Ilya Protas was named to the 2025-26 AHL Top Prospects Team. It’s just another honor […]
2026 Capitals Draft Target: Juho Piiparinen
Juho Piiparinen, one of the younger members of the 2026 NHL Draft class, stands out as a target for the Washington Capitals this summer. The 17-year-old fits Washington’s need for…
Wizards Broadcaster Ben Strober Turned Fandom Into a Career
Ben Strober’s childhood home was no stranger to the sounds of nightly D.C. sports broadcasts. He was enamored by Washington’s best athletes, whether from the then-Redskins, Wizards, Nationals, or Capitals. Back then, Strober had hopes of becoming like the players he watched on television. Today, he works among them. As a producer on 106.7 The […] The post Wizards Broadcaster Ben Strober Turned Fandom Into a Career appeared first on The Lead .
Friday Morning Fly By: New targets emerge
*Big news yesterday, huge news, absolutely relevant to your interests: Dylan Larkin has requested a trade out of Detroit. [ Sportsnet ] *DANNY GET ON THE PHONE! TREVOR GO GET YOUR BOY! [ BSH ] *While we are talking targets for Danny B. to aim at, if you’re a subscriber over at Charlie’s website you can check out his case for (and against!) acquiring John Carlson. [ PHLY ] *Some other potential targets discussed in this here mailbag. [ The Athletic ] *Anyway we also got some...
John Carlson Linked To Capitals’ Rival In Metropolitan Division
John Carlson spent his entire 17-year career with the Washington Capitals. Until he didn't. The iconic Caps defenseman was traded in a shocking move at this year's trade deadline in March to the Anaheim Ducks. Could he potentially join a Washington division rival as an unrestricted free agent this summer? We do know that the veteran blueliner might like a return to the East Coast, and according to insider Anthony Di Marco of Daily Faceoff, the Philadelphia Flyers just might be the...
4 Free Agent Destinations For John Carlson
It was a shock to many when the Washington Capitals traded their top offensive defenseman of the past 17 years, John Carlson. For the Anaheim Ducks, it was a shrewd addition that helped push them into the second round of the playoffs in their first postseason appearance in eight years. But now comes the hard part: Trying to re-sign Carlson as a highly sought-after pending UFA. Coming off an $8 million AAV, and not showing any signs of decline despite his age (36), he will cost a pretty p...
On this date in Penguins history: Pittsburgh blows by Caps in Game 7
Seventeen years ago today, the Penguins blew past the Washington Capitals in a series-deciding game on the road, sending Pittsburgh to the Eastern Conference Final for a second straight season. It was 2009. The Penguins and the Capitals were putting on a show for the hockey world with six games of what felt like uncontrolled […]
Wilkes-Barre advances to next round of AHL Playoffs
The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins dispatched the Hershey Bears in Game 4 last night, booting the Washington Capitals’ AHL affiliate from the playoffs with a 4-1 victory. Harrison Brunicke scored what ended up as the game-winning goal in the second period while shorthanded. Brunicke followed up on a shot from Gabe Klassen and activated all the way […]
NHL Trade Rumors: Pittsburgh Penguins Making Trade Offers
The Pittsburgh Penguins are going to make some significant roster changes this summer. Kyle Dubas wanted to give the group a chance to go deep in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and next thing you know they got run out of the building by the Philadelphia Flyers. Now, Dubas has some major decisions to make, and it doesn't sound like he'll be offering Evgeni Malkin a contract extension. Don't be surprised to see Malkin wind up with Alex Ovechkin in Washington, as he'll be looking for revenge if Dubas ...
Today In NHL History - Dale Hunter Hits Turgeon
On April 28th in 1993, Washington Capitals forward Dale Hunter delivered a late shoulder-separating hit on New York Islanders center Pierre Turgeon after the Lady Byng recipient converted Hunter's defensive-end turnover for the Isles 5th goal in Game 6 of the Patrick Division Semifinal. Witnessing the foul firsthand at Nassau Coliseum, the newly appointed Commissioner Gary Bettman assessed a 21
Wednesday Morning Fly By: Now is the time
*Big Game 6 tonight for our boys, back on home ice with their third chance to knock the Penguins out for good. Game 7 would be a bad idea, and it’s easy to be feeling a little negative after two straight losses, but maybe we all need to settle down a little. Maybe. [ BSH ] *Did you hear Matvei Michkov was scratched in Game 5? Did you notice this? Anyone you know talking about it? Anyway maybe we need to settle down about that too. [ BSH ] *Charlie has some Thoughts on what it is that...
Coffee with the Caps, Monday April 27
Good Monday morning Caps fans, hope you all had an enjoyable weekend and that you are gearing up for a good week ahead. Vancouver wrapped up their lengthy homestand in style on Saturday, dispatching the Colorado Rapids 3-1. Much like many of their wins this season, the final score could have been (should have been?) even more emphatic. Nonetheless, this was a strong performance. Cheikh … Source
A New Position Created
I try not to be too cynical about hockey's hiring practices, but there are often times where it seems like certain people were hired just because someone wants to reward that person for loyalty. We can talk about the nepotism that exists with guys like Scotty and Stan Bowman working for the Blackhawks and Dick and Chris Patrick managing the Capitals, but there seems to be a lot of times where owners simply create a position out of the blue for a legendary player or loyal player who played for ...
Washington Capitals' GM Has Offseason Plan With or Without Alex Ovechkin
Alex Ovechkin's playing career is up in the air at the moment, but the Washington Capitals aren't letting it impact their offseason. General manager Chris Patrick admitted recently the team has to plan either way, and they'll be prepared if Ovechkin comes back or steps away from the game as the NHL's greatest goal scorer. The Capitals missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs but have a ton of good storylines from the 2025-26 season, including a new wave of young core talent that is going to make a huge...
Report: 11-Year Veteran Sonny Milano Making Significant Move for 2026-27
After his second consecutive troubling injury-riddled season with the Washington Capitals, eleven-year NHL veteran Sonny Milano is reportedly making a significant move for the 2026-27 season. NATIONAL LEAGUE | Capitals' forward Sonny Milano to join SC Bern? #SCB #ALLCAPS https://t.co/gZceU2mjUc — swisshockeynews.ch (@SwissHockeyNews) April 20, 2026 According to a report out of Switzerland, pending unrestricted free agent Milano is signing with SC Bern for next year. Klaus Zaugg &n...
Insider Reveals 2 Reasons That Ovechkin Might Not Retire
After the shocking trades of John Carlson and Nic Dowd at the deadline, Washington Capitals legend Alex Ovechkin might have been thinking this would be his final season. " The emotions probably took him to retirement" at the time, writes insider Elliotte Friedman. But at his end-of-season interview earlier this week, the NHL's all-time goal-scoring king made a surprising comment that had many of us feeling he's not quite done yet. “I’m pretty sure it’s not my last game," Ovi said. ...
Blue Jackets Have a Lot of Work to Get Done This Summer
The Columbus Blue Jackets announced on April 16 that head coach Rick Bowness has signed a one-year contract extension, returning for the 2026-27 season. That is a significant item crossed off GM Don Waddell's list, and it clears the way for him to focus on what is shaping up to be one of the more complicated offseasons in recent franchise history. Bowness did not go quietly into the summer. After a season-ending 2-1 loss to Washington that knocked Columbus out of playoff contention for the...
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