Recapping the Capitals’ Moves in Busy Opening to 2026 Free Agency Hayley P. · Jul 4, 2026 · 5 min read
NHL Rumors: Werenski Trade Pause, Nurse Pivot, Kane to Sabres, Ovechkin Retirement Jim P. · Jul 3, 2026 · 4 min read
Recapping the Capitals’ Moves in Busy Opening to 2026 Free Agency Hayley Paljug | July 4, 2026 NHL free agency opened on July 1. This day is always fast-paced and exciting, as eligible players can move from team to team or be re-signed. You never know what…
NHL Rumors: Werenski Trade Pause, Nurse Pivot, Kane to Sabres, Ovechkin Retirement Jim Parsons | July 3, 2026 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Columbus Blue Jackets and Zach Werenski have hit pause on trade talks, the Washington Capitals may not be closing the door on Alex Ovechkin…
3 Worst Signings From Day 1 of NHL Free Agency Matteo Giuliano | July 3, 2026 Day one of the 2026 NHL Free Agent period has come and gone. The free agent class wasn’t looked upon fondly leading up to July 1st, and some big names,…
Capitals Re-Sign Alexander Ovechkin to a 1-Year Deal Vivek Kalia | July 2, 2026 The Washington Capitals have ensured that the face of their franchise isn’t going anywhere. On Thursday, the club announced that captain Alex Ovechkin has signed a one-year contract worth $4.25…
Capitals Sign Boone Jenner to 4-Year Deal Jeremy Schouppe | July 1, 2026 The Washington Capitals have signed center Boone Jenner to a four-year contract worth $23 million, carrying an average annual value of $5.75 million, according to Mark Scheig. Jenner was selected…
2026 NHL Qualifying Offer Tracker Jacob Billington | June 30, 2026 During each offseason, each team has a list of restricted free agents who need to be qualified to retain their rights through free agency. PuckPedia describes a qualifying offer by…
Get to Know the Newest Washington Capital: Alex Tuch Christopher Babos | June 29, 2026 The Washington Capitals decided not to wait for the free agent market to open this offseason. Instead, they completed a blockbuster sign-and-trade deal to acquire Alex Tuch from the Buffalo…
Introducing the Washington Capitals’ 2026 Draft Class Christopher Babos | June 28, 2026 It was a quiet first-year player selection process for the Washington Capitals with only four picks at the 2026 NHL Draft. Washington used their limited draft assets to add depth…
Capitals Draft Oliver Suvanto 18th Overall Owen Hillman | June 26, 2026 With the 18th overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, the Washington Capitals have selected Oliver Suvanto from Tappara Tampere of the Swedish Hockey League (SHL). About Suvanto Suvanto’s draft…
Capitals News & Notes: Trade Winds Bring Changes to Washington’s Roster Before 2026 NHL Draft Christopher Babos | June 26, 2026 After the blockbuster acquisition of Jordan Kyrou and the sign-and-trade for Alex Tuch earlier this week, the Washington Capitals enter the 2026 NHL Draft weekend tied with four teams for…
Devils Acquire Declan Chisholm From Capitals for 2027 4th-Round Pick Donnah Campbell | June 25, 2026 For the second time today, the New Jersey Devils have parted ways with a fourth-round pick. This time, they traded with the Washington Capitals to acquire defenseman Declan Chisholm in…
Capitals Acquire Alex Tuch in Sign-and-Trade with Sabres Christopher Babos | June 24, 2026 News broke Wednesday (June 24) afternoon that the Washington Capitals and the Buffalo Sabres were finalizing a sign-and-trade for winger Alex Tuch, including an 8-year contract extension with a $10.5…
