RMNB
Total reads
15
This week
4
Rank
#372 of 437
Published
212 posts
Last 12 weeks
Most read posts
Featured on Sportsblogs
Run this blog? Add the badge to your site to show readers you're featured — it links back to this page.
Latest Entries
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
Capitals sign forward Jonny Brodzinski to a one-year, one-way contract
The Washington Capitals have made their first signing on the opening day of free agency, and it’s a minor one. The club inked forward Jonny Brodzinski to a one-year, one-way contract. The 33-year-old veteran center will earn $850k in both the NHL and AHL. Brodzinski has played the past six seasons in the New York
Trevor van Riemsdyk signs free agent contract with Pittsburgh Penguins
Trevor van Riemsdyk is headed to the Washington Capitals’ biggest rival. The now-former Capitals defenseman agreed to a two-year, $8 million contract ($4 million AAV) with the Pittsburgh Penguins minutes into free agency on Wednesday. The Penguins have signed defenseman Trevor van Riemsdyk to a two-year contract. Details: https://t.co/wM21lhTUZY pic.twitter.com/Zv80nWiv1H — Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) July
Alex Ovechkin becomes NHL free agent for first time in his 21-year career
Alex Ovechkin has had many “firsts” throughout his legendary 21-year NHL career, and will mark another on Wednesday. The five-year contract extension that Ovechkin signed with the Washington Capitals in July of 2021 officially expired at 11:59 pm last night, making the Caps captain a free agent for the first time. Ovechkin can now theoretically
2026 NHL Free Agency live tracker: Every signing, trade, and big moment
One of the wildest days on the NHL offseason calendar is upon us: the opening of free agency. At 12:00 pm ET, unrestricted free agents without contracts can officially sign with their team of choice. This year’s class of free agents is shallow, headlined by veterans like John Carlson, Sergei Bobrovsky, Anthony Mantha, Patrick Kane,
Zach Werenski vetoes move to Stars after Blue Jackets reached verbal agreement on trade (report)
Zach Werenski appears to be on his way out of the door in Columbus, but his inevitable landing spot is not going to be with the Dallas Stars. The long-time Blue Jackets alternate captain and most recent Norris Trophy recipient declined to waive his no-movement clause to complete a trade to the Stars on Wednesday.
6-foot-3 Oliver Suvanto looks to get stronger after NHL Draft: ‘I like to be the big and mean guy’
ARLINGTON, VA — 2026 first-round pick Oliver Suvanto is still startstruck by the NHL. Four days after Washington drafted him 18th overall, Suvanto hit the ice on Tuesday for the first day of Capitals Development Camp. Suvanto is no stranger to professional hockey after spending most of last season playing for Liiga’s Tappara in Finland,
Hershey Bears assistant Nick Bootland departs to become head coach of Cleveland Monsters
The Hershey Bears are losing an integral part of their coaching staff, as assistant Nick Bootland is departing the club to become the next head coach of the Cleveland Monsters. Bootland, a former Bears forward, has been with Hershey for the past four seasons, joining as part of Todd Nelson’s staff ahead of the 2022-23
Canadiens first-round pick Gleb Pugachyov makes bold claim about fighting Tom Wilson: ‘There would be nothing left of him’
The Montreal Canadiens made forward Gleb Pugachyov their 2026 first-round pick last week, and it sure appears the 18-year-old Russian is not lacking any self-confidence. During the team’s predraft interview process with prospects, which Montreal regularly turns into a bizarre interrogation filled with off-the-wall topics, Pugachyov was actually asked a more normal, hockey-related question. However,
Charlie Lindgren expected to remain with Capitals despite trade speculation (report)
The Washington Capitals appear ready to begin the 2026-27 season with the same goaltending tandem from the past two campaigns: Logan Thompson and Charlie Lindgren. Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman revealed during the latest episode of the 32 Thoughts podcast that, despite Lindgren garnering some trade speculation around the NHL, the Capitals seem set to keep the
Capitals do not extend qualifying offers to three players, making them all unrestricted free agents
After trading Connor McMichael and Hendrix Lapierre, the Washington Capitals had just three restricted free agents remaining in Ryan Hofer, Garin Bjorklund, and Jesper Vikman. They elected not to extend qualifying offers to any of them ahead of the June 29 deadline, making all of them unrestricted free agents. All three players were depth pieces,
Washington Capitals announce 2026 Development Camp roster and schedule
The Washington Capitals are set to host the 2026 edition of their annual Development Camp this week. Ahead of the organization’s prospects and other invitees arriving at MedStar Capitals Iceplex, the team announced the full camp roster and event schedule. A few of the Capitals’ top prospects, including Lynden Lakovic, Terik Parascak, Nicholas Kempf, and
Ilya Protas expected to make Capitals’ Opening Night roster
The Washington Capitals appear to have their four centers penciled in to start the 2026-27 season, and Ilya Protas is one of them. Capitals general manager Chris Patrick spoke Sunday about how he views Protas’s role with the club as the 19-year-old forward heads into what could be his first full NHL season. Protas made
Chris Patrick says Capitals will target both forwards and defensemen in NHL free agency
The Washington Capitals have been one of the most active teams in the NHL this summer, and they don’t plan to call it an offseason just yet. Capitals general manager Chris Patrick met with the media after the club completed day two of the 2026 NHL Draft on Sunday. He gave an update on where
Displaying items 176-200 of 212 in total