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Capitals Transactions

Avalanche Acquire Lars Eller From Capitals for Draft Pick

Michael DeRosa | March 1, 2023

The Washington Capitals are continuing to be sellers, as they have now traded Lars Eller to the Colorado Avalanche in exchange for a 2025 second-round pick. The Capitals will be…

Categories Avalanche Transactions, Capitals Transactions, NHL Trade Analysis, Trade Deadline

Grading the Capitals’ Trade for Rasmus Sandin

Michael DeRosa | March 1, 2023

On Tuesday (Feb. 28), the Washington Capitals and Toronto Maple Leafs made a shocking trade. Toronto sent 2018 first-round pick Rasmus Sandin to the Capitals in exchange for veteran defenseman…

Categories Capitals Transactions, Maple Leafs Transactions, NHL Trade Analysis, Trade Deadline

Maple Leafs Trade Sandin to Capitals

Spencer Lazary | February 28, 2023

Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Kyle Dubas has been a very busy man over the last two weeks. He has been working the phones to try and improve his team…

Categories Capitals Transactions, Maple Leafs Transactions, Trade Deadline

Wild Acquire Johansson From Capitals for a Draft Pick

Eugene Helfrick | February 28, 2023

As the 2023 NHL Trade Deadline continues at a torrid pace, the Minnesota Wild have made their next move, but this time as buyers instead of playing the role of…

Categories Capitals Transactions, Wild Transactions

Grading the Bruins’ Trade for Orlov & Hathaway

Michael DeRosa | February 24, 2023

On Thursday evening (Feb. 23), the Boston Bruins and Washington Capitals completed a blockbuster trade, as the Capitals sent Dmitry Orlov and Garnet Hathaway to the Bruins. The Minnesota Wild…

Categories Bruins Transactions, Capitals Transactions, Trade Deadline, Wild Transactions

Bruins Acquire Garnet Hathaway & Dmitry Orlov From Capitals

Scott Roche | February 23, 2023

All season long, the Washington Capitals have been in the hunt for one of the two Eastern Conference wild card spots, but they have recently fallen on hard times and…

Categories Bruins Transactions, Capitals Transactions, Trade Deadline, Wild Transactions

Washington Capitals Sign Dylan Strome to a 1-Year Contract

Alex Hobson | July 14, 2022

Only days after trading Alex DeBrincat to the Ottawa Senators and Kirby Dach to the Montreal Canadiens, the Chicago Blackhawks have moved on from another young player. This time, it’s…

Categories Capitals Transactions, Free Agents, News

Washington Capitals Sign Darcy Kuemper to 5-year Contract

Alex Hobson | July 13, 2022

Fresh off taking home the trophy that every free agent who signs today will set out to pursue, goaltender Darcy Kuemper has signed a 5-year contract with the Washington Capitals.…

Categories Capitals Transactions, Free Agents, News

Filip Forsberg Trade Revisited

Tony Wolak | May 16, 2022

From the eighth seed in the Western Conference to the Stanley Cup Final, the Nashville Predators provided hockey fans with a wild ride through the 2017 NHL Playoffs. At the…

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Washington Capitals’ Trade Deadline History

Ted Starkey | February 1, 2022

With the 2021 trade deadline set for March 21, here’s a look back at some of the best – and worst – trade deadline deals in Washington Capitals’ history. While…

Categories Capitals History, Capitals Transactions, Hockey History

Capitals Gain Cap Room, Roster Spot & Free Agent Flexibility with Dillon Trade

Carl Knauf | July 28, 2021

As expected, the Washington Capitals have been busy since the draft, and it’s only been less than a week. The team traded defenseman Brenden Dillon to the Winnipeg Jets on…

Categories Capitals Transactions, NHL Trade Analysis

Ovechkin’s Deal Means Chase for Gretzky Is On

Ted Starkey | July 28, 2021

On the eve of the free-agent frenzy, the Washington Capitals made the least surprising signing by inking captain Alex Ovechkin to a five-year deal worth $47.5 million, likely keeping the…

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