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Capitals Transactions

NHL Trade Grades: Ducks Upgrade Defense in Shocker John Carlson Deal With Capitals

Alex Chauvancy | March 6, 2026

Maybe you saw the news late last night, but in case you missed it, the Anaheim Ducks and Washington Capitals linked up on a late-night trade that sent longtime Capital…

Categories Anaheim Ducks, Capitals Transactions, Ducks Transactions, NHL Trade Analysis, Trade Deadline, Washington Capitals

Ethen Frank Lands 2-Year Contract Extension From Capitals

Christopher Babos | March 4, 2026

Ethen Frank signed a two-year, $4 million contract extension with the Washington Capitals on Wednesday morning. The extension carries an average annual value of $2 million and runs through 2027-28,…

Categories Capitals Transactions, NHL News, Washington Capitals

Washington Capitals Injury Updates: Leonard, Lindgren, and Carlson

Hayley Paljug | December 11, 2025

The Washington Capitals had a much-needed two-day break after a tough early schedule with little downtime. While these breaks give players a chance to rest, three currently injured Capitals may…

Categories Capitals Transactions, Washington Capitals

Senators Were Still Right to Trade Jakob Chychrun

Dayton Reimer | December 5, 2025

Jakob Chychrun is having a career year with the Washington Capitals this season. As of Dec. 3, he is on pace to reach 30 goals and 69 points, shattering his…

Categories Capitals Transactions, Hockey History, Ottawa Senators, Senators Transactions, Washington Capitals

Filip Forsberg Trade Revisited

Tony Wolak | August 13, 2025

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…

Categories Archives, Capitals Transactions, Hockey History, Nashville Predators, NHL Trade Analysis, Predators Transactions, Washington Capitals

Capitals Sign Lynden Lakovic to Entry Level Contract

Christopher Babos | July 5, 2025

The Washington Capitals wasted little time in agreeing to a three-year, entry-level contract with Lynden Lakovic. The 27th overall selection in the 2025 NHL Draft is expected to rejoin the…

Categories Capitals Prospects, Capitals Transactions, Washington Capitals

Capitals Sign Martin Fehervary to 7-Year Contract Extension

Christopher Babos | July 1, 2025

The Washington Capitals announced a long-term contract with defenseman Martin Fehervary on a seven-year, $42 million extension with an average annual value (AAV) of $6 million per season. Fehervary, who…

Categories Capitals Transactions, Free Agents, NHL News, Washington Capitals

Capitals Acquire Forward Justin Sourdif from Panthers for Future Draft Picks

Christopher Babos | June 26, 2025

On Thursday night, the Washington Capitals acquired forward Justin Sourdif from the Florida Panthers in exchange for a 2026 second-round pick and a 2027 sixth-round pick.  Sourdif, 23, recorded 34…

Categories Capitals Transactions, Florida Panthers, NHL News, Panthers Transactions, Washington Capitals

How Is the Capitals & Kings Dubois-for-Kuemper Trade Working Out?

Sharlette Shahbazyan | May 24, 2025

Trades in the NHL can reshape franchises for the better or the worse depending on the type of player they choose to bring into their team. A strategic trade executed…

Categories Archives, Capitals Transactions, Kings Transactions, Los Angeles Kings, NHL Trade Analysis, Washington Capitals

Capitals Mark 50 Years with Milestones, Momentum — and a Bittersweet Ending

Serge Rousskikh | May 23, 2025

As the Washington Capitals saluted their fans and skated off the ice one final time in their 50th anniversary season, the moment was tinged with disappointment. “We had hoped for…

Categories Capitals Transactions, Washington Capitals

Capitals Sign Dylan McIlrath to 2-Year Contract Extenstion

Christopher Babos | March 27, 2025

After signing a long-term contract with Jakob Chychrun yesterday, the Washington Capitals extended the contract of defenseman Dylan McIlrath. The 32-year-old blueliner received a two-year, $1.6 million deal with an…

Categories Capitals Transactions, NHL News, Washington Capitals

Capitals Sign Jakob Chychrun to 8-Year Contract Extension

Christopher Babos | March 25, 2025

On Tuesday morning, the Washington Capitals announced an eight-year, $72 million contract extension for defenseman Jakob Chychrun. The 6-foot-2 blueliner has been excellent in his first season with the Capitals,…

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