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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
Capitals unsuccessfully tried to acquire Vincent Desharnais at last season’s trade deadline before signing him in free agency
The Washington Capitals raised some eyebrows when they made a four-year, $16.8 million commitment to defenseman Vincent Desharnais on the first day of NHL free agency. Desharnais has bounced around four different NHL teams since the 2022-23 campaign, playing the best hockey of his career last year with the San Jose Sharks. While the big
Alex Tuch found out Alex Ovechkin was re-signing via the team’s group text: ‘It was pretty funny’
Alex Tuch was pretty busy packing and making radio appearances on Thursday, keeping him off the internet. The high-scoring winger found out that his new captain, Alex Ovechkin, was returning on a one-year deal from the team’s group chat, which he recently received entry to. “I had no idea until he texted in the team
Team Red, featuring prospects Brett Hyland, Petr Sikora, and Miroslav Satan, wins Capitals Development Camp tournament, hoists Future Caps Cup
The Washington Capitals held their final on-ice event of the 2025-26 season on Friday morning, concluding their annual Development Camp with a three-on-three tournament. Puck drop was at 8:30 am. Development Camp is wrapping up this morning with the Capitals’ annual 3v3 tournament: team Red vs. White vs. Navy vs. Gray. pic.twitter.com/mcTjv6EqWv — Katie Adler
Spencer Carbery confident Alex Ovechkin can make an impact in 22nd NHL season: ‘He can still continue to defy odds’
ARLINGTON, VA — Spencer Carbery hasn’t taken his time coaching Alex Ovechkin for granted, and he’ll get to do it for one more year. Carbery — and the rest of the hockey world — finished the 2025-26 season not knowing if it would be Ovechkin’s last, as the 40-year-old superstar left DC still considering his
Flyers tender offer sheet to Leo Carlsson that makes Ducks center highest-paid player in NHL
The Philadelphia Flyers dropped a metaphorical bomb on the Anaheim Ducks on Friday, and the rest of the NHL world is buzzing. The Flyers tendered an offer sheet to Ducks center Leo Carlsson that, by the end of the process, will make the 21-year-old Swede the highest-paid player in the NHL. The Athletic’s Chris Johnston
Washington DC has become a top market to play in for NHL free agents, says Spencer Carbery: ‘We all should be real proud’
After meekly missing the playoffs, the Washington Capitals had a momentous offseason that could make them a powerhouse both now and in the years to come. The team acquired, through either a trade or free agency — Jordan Kyrou, Alex Tuch, Boone Jenner, and Vincent Desharnais — and re-signed captain Alex Ovechkin to a one-year
Ottawa Senators encourage fans to ‘Chuk out’ old Brady Tkachuk jerseys at team store
Ottawa Senators fans, put down the matches. Use your bonfires for s’mores. Save that expensive gasoline for your cars, and drive them to Canadian Tire Centre to get some worth out of your now worthless Brady Tkachuk jerseys. In what the team is terming a “Chuk out the old jersey” promotion, the Senators are allowing
Projecting the Washington Capitals’ 2026-27 lineup after Alex Ovechkin’s return
The Washington Capitals will look very different when they open the 2026-27 regular season in October. After an offseason marked by big additions, the Caps potentially added their final piece on Thursday with the return of legendary captain Alex Ovechkin on a one-year contract. Ovechkin’s deal comes after the Capitals had already traded for or
Alex Ovechkin returning to Capitals for 2026-27 season after deciding against retirement: ‘I’m back, babes’
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
Chris Patrick confident Capitals could still sign Alex Ovechkin despite limited salary cap space: ‘There are enough levers for us to pull’
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
John Carlson signs two-year, $17 million deal with Tampa Bay Lightning
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
Blue Jackets take Zach Werenski off the trade market: ‘I want to win and I want to do that in Columbus’
Zach Werenski is no longer on the trade market. The Blue Jackets announced the news in a statement from the 2026 Norris Trophy winner toward the end of the first day of free agency. Statement from Zach Werenski Don and I have had very open and honest dialogue since the season ended. Ideally, this wouldn’t
Capitals sign depth center Josh Dunne to a one-year contract
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
Capitals land former Blue Jackets captain Boone Jenner on a four-year, $23 million contract
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
Capitals sign veteran defenseman Justin Holl to a one-year contract
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
Brandon Duhaime signs free agent contract with Toronto Maple Leafs
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
Capitals sign right-handed defender Vincent Desharnais to a four-year, $16.8 million contract
Vincent Desharnais is the newest member of the Washington Capitals. The Capitals entered free agency this summer knowing they needed to address the right side of their blueline, and did so by signing Desharnais to a four-year, $ 16.8 million contract ($4.2 million AAV). The 30-year-old rearguard has bounced around four different NHL teams since
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