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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
‘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
Alex Ovechkin’s surprise appearance at Russian bar goes viral after fans spent weeks hoping he’d show up for a free beer
Alex Ovechkin wasn’t about to let an opportunity for a free beer pass him by. Wednesday, on Ovechkin’s 9-year wedding anniversary with his wife Nastya, he stopped by the bar The Clovelly on Moscow’s Sretenka Street and surprised a group of about 90 fans, part of The Green Mamba Club drinking society. The supporters, some
Tom Dundon got his entire family engraved on the Stanley Cup, because apparently winning one wasn’t enough
The Stanley Cup received its annual update on Wednesday, as the names of the Carolina Hurricanes’ championship team, including players, coaches, executives, and staff, were engraved on hockey’s holy grail. And, if you look closely, every member of the Hurricanes owner’s family. Forever etched in history pic.twitter.com/KpJaNsb5Fz — Carolina Hurricanes (@Canes) July 9, 2026 In
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
Lynden Lakovic is best friends with first overall pick Gavin McKenna and they train together in Kelowna: ‘We met when he was 12’
Andrew Cristall isn’t the only Washington Capitals prospect good friends with a first overall pick. Capitals’ 2025 first-round pick Lynden Lakovic, a native of West Kelowna, is close with budding superstar Gavin McKenna, who was recently selected first overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs at the 2026 NHL Draft. Lakovic, 19, has been featured together
Hershey Bears release 2026-27 schedule, season opens Oct. 3 against Charlotte
The Hershey Bears released their 72-game schedule for the 2026-27 AHL season on Thursday. Hershey will begin its 89th season on Saturday, October 3, hosting the Charlotte Checkers at Giant Center at 6 pm. The earlier puck drop is part of a new scheduling initiative that will feature select Saturday home games starting at 6
Anaheim Ducks match Leo Carlsson’s record-setting offer sheet, officially making him highest-paid player in NHL
Leo Carlsson is returning to the Anaheim Ducks, and according to ownership, it was a foregone conclusion. Carlsson is now officially the highest-paid player in the NHL after the Ducks matched the Philadelphia Flyers‘ aggressive offer sheet. The 21-year-old Swedish center is now signed to a five-year, $90 million contract worth an average of $18
Connor Bedard to miss start of 2026-27 season after undergoing shoulder surgery
Connor Bedard will miss the beginning of the 2026-27 season. The Chicago Blackhawks announced Wednesday afternoon that Bedard underwent surgery on his left shoulder earlier in the day after sustaining an injury during offseason training. His recovery is expected to take four months, putting his return to sometime in November. Injury Update on Connor Bedard
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
NHL to unveil 2026-27 schedule next week
Mark your calendars: The Washington Capitals’ 2026-27 schedule is almost here. The NHL will roll out the schedules for each of its 32 teams over two days next week, starting with the announcement of opening-night matchups on Wednesday, July 15. The @NHL has released plans for announcing the 2026-27 schedule. Full details: https://t.co/v5etZKMIif pic.twitter.com/mhr0e1rZjs —
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
Pending restricted free agent Ryan Leonard has the same representation as Leo Carlsson: ‘The landscape has changed, and we better be prepared’
Ryan Leonard is entering the final season of the entry-level contract he signed with the Washington Capitals in 2025 and will enter a brand-new world as a restricted free agent next summer if he doesn’t get re-signed before then. Leonard’s negotiating power dramatically improved when Leo Carlsson signed a five-year, $90 million offer sheet with
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
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
Alex Ovechkin likes USMNT’s chances vs. Belgium in World Cup Round of 16: ‘US plays unbelievable right now’
Alex Ovechkin has been watching the 2026 FIFA World Cup and likes what he has seen from the United States men’s national team. Speaking to the media during his post-contract extension press conference on Monday, Ovechkin was asked for his thoughts on the USMNT’s highly anticipated Round of 16 matchup against Belgium. Given the tournament’s
Alex Ovechkin doesn’t rule out playing beyond next season: ‘Let’s play one more year, or maybe two years’
Alex Ovechkin announced last week that he’s coming back for the 2026-27 NHL season, but that doesn’t mean he’s ready for a farewell tour. The Capitals captain spoke to the media on Monday for the first time since signing a one-year, bonus-laden contract with the Washington Capitals. When discussing his decision-making process, Ovechkin, using his
Connor McMichael and Jason Robertson among 15 NHL players to file for salary arbitration
Former Washington Capitals forward Connor McMichael was one of 15 restricted free agents in the NHL to file for salary arbitration on Sunday. Players who file for arbitration can still negotiate a contract with their team before the hearing, but are no longer eligible for an offer sheet. Players filing for salary arbitration Jason Robertson,
‘I feel that much more confident in my decision’: Alex Tuch excited by Capitals’ aggressive offseason
The Washington Capitals arguably had the best offseason of any NHL team after meekly missing the playoffs last season. The team added top-six forwards Alex Tuch and Jordan Kyrou, former Blue Jackets captain Boone Jenner, and physical defenseman Vincent Desharnais. The Capitals also inked Josh Dunne, Justin Holl, Jonny Brodzinski, and Jacob MacDonald to free-agent
Capitals sign veteran defenseman Jacob MacDonald to a one-year, two-way contract
The Washington Capitals added to their defense depth by signing veteran rearguard Jacob MacDonald to a one-year, two-way contract on Sunday. MacDonald, who has played the last two seasons in the AHL with the Colorado Eagles, will earn $850k at the NHL level and $525k with the Hershey Bears. In 17 games for the Eagles
Henrik Rybinski signs with Toronto Maple Leafs as trio of Hershey Bears veterans move on in free agency
The Hershey Bears continue to turn the page from their back-to-back Calder Cup championship teams from 2023 and 2024. Henrik Rybinski was the latest longtime Bear to move on, signing a two-year, $1.75 million deal with the Toronto Maple Leafs on July 3. The two-way deal has an average annual value of $875K in the
Hendrix Lapierre signs two-year, $2.6 million contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins
Hendrix Lapierre will officially be donning Pittsburgh Penguins colors next season. After the Penguins acquired Lapierre from the Washington Capitals for two draft picks on June 25, the 24-year-old center signed a two-year, $2.6 million contract ($1.3 million AAV) on Friday. Lapierre, Washington’s 2020 first-round pick, was a restricted free agent this offseason. Lapierre has
Gavin McKenna signs first NHL contract with Toronto Maple Leafs, surrenders his number 72 to Sergei Bobrovsky
Seven days after selecting Gavin McKenna first overall in the 2026 NHL Draft, the Toronto Maple Leafs made his addition to the team official by inking him to a three-year, $3.225 million entry-level contract on Friday. McKenna will make the maximum allowable on an NHL entry-level contract. His deal will have a $1.075 million cap
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