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Capitals Transactions

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.…

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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…

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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…

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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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Jets Finally Upgrade Defence with Dillon Trade

Declan Schroeder | July 27, 2021

In acquiring Brenden Dillon from the Washington Capitals on July 26, the Winnipeg Jets have finally added a top-four defenseman who can be a rock on the back end in…

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Capitals Trade Vrana After Several Chances to Shine

Aidan Fischer | April 14, 2021

The 2021 NHL Trade Deadline ended with a bang, courtesy of Brian MacLellan. Shortly after trading for Philadelphia Flyers’ winger Michael Raffl, the Washington Capitals acquired Anthony Mantha from the…

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Capitals Trade for Mantha About Long-Term Stability & Improvement

Ted Starkey | April 13, 2021

While the blockbuster trade with the Detroit Red Wings on Monday was meant to bolster the Washington Capitals’ Stanley Cup hopes, it was also designed to give the team more…

Categories Capitals Transactions, NHL Trade Analysis, Trade Deadline

Devils Acquire Siegenthaler From Capitals

Jack Dawkins | April 11, 2021

The New Jersey Devils have acquired defenseman Jonas Siegenthaler from the Washington Capitals in exchange for a conditional third-round pick in the 2021 Entry Draft. https://t.co/tPHinuXt7D — New Jersey Devils…

Categories Capitals Transactions, Devils Transactions, News, Trade Deadline, Trades Contracts and Transactions

Capitals Add Size & Leadership With Chara Signing

Ted Starkey | December 31, 2020

With NHL camps just around the corner, and a lot of veteran players still looking for homes for the upcoming season, there will be some interesting signings in the next…

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Capitals Sign Justin Schultz to 2-Year Deal

Peter Baracchini | October 9, 2020

The Washington Capitals have signed defenseman Justin Schultz to a two-year deal with an AAV of $4 million, as reported by TSN’s Darren Dreger. Schultz is coming off a three-year,…

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Capitals Sign Henrik Lundqvist to 1-Year Deal

Peter Baracchini | October 9, 2020

The Washington Capitals have agreed to sign former New York Rangers goaltender Henrik Lundqvist to a one-year deal worth $1.5 million, according to TSN’s Pierre LeBrun. News broke with the…

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Canadiens Deal Kovalchuk to Capitals

Stephen Ground | February 23, 2020

One day after Alexander Ovechkin scored his 700th NHL goal, Washington Capitals general manager Brian MacLellan moved to add another top-five Russian scorer in NHL history to his roster. The…

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