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Capitals Transactions

Capitals Find Spare Parts to Replace Connolly

William Pitts | July 3, 2019

On Monday, the news that everyone had already come to accept – including the team’s front office – became official. Brett Connolly is no longer a Washington Capital, after accepting a 4-year, $3.5 million offer from the Florida Panthers.

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Capitals See Gains & Losses in Burakovsky Trade

William Pitts | June 30, 2019

Four days after extending a $3.25 million qualifying offer to Andre Burakovsky, the Capitals accepted a trade offer to send the free agent forward to the Colorado Avalanche. In exchange, the Capitals will receive fellow free agent forward Scott Kosmachuk, as well as the Avs’ second and third-round draft picks for the 2020 NHL Entry Draft.

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Hagelin Deal a Gamble for Capitals

William Pitts | June 17, 2019

Less than a week into the National Hockey League offseason, Washington Capitals fans have an idea of how their offseason will shape up. General manager Brian MacLellan secured a key piece of the Caps’ roster Sunday afternoon when he re-signed Swedish forward Carl Hagelin to a contract extension worth $11 million over four years.

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Capitals Re-Sign Carl Hagelin

The Canadian Press | June 16, 2019

ARLINGTON, Va. — The Washington Capitals have signed winger Carl Hagelin to an $11 million, four-year deal.
Hagelin counts $2.75 million against the salary cap through the 2022-23 season. General manager Brian MacLellan announced the deal Sunday.
Washi…

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Capitals Trade Niskanen to Flyers for Gudas

The Canadian Press | June 14, 2019

WASHINGTON — The Philadelphia Flyers have acquired defenceman Matt Niskanen from the Washington Capitals for defenceman Radko Gudas.
Philadelphia is retaining 30 per cent of Gudas’ salary in the final year of his contract. Gudas counts $3.35 million ag…

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Grading the Capitals’ Deadline Acquisitions

Tyler Bowen | February 26, 2019

Without much cap space to work with the season, the Washington Capitals didn’t make a trade until the final week before the trade deadline. The reigning Stanley Cup champions retained…

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Defending Tom Wilson’s Contract

Larry Fisher | July 30, 2018

Tom Wilson now has one of the worst contracts in the NHL. It’s Milan Lucic, David Clarkson-level bad, right? I’m going to argue wrong. For starters, stop with the Lucic…

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Capitals Reward Wilson With Long-Term Deal

Sammi Silber | July 28, 2018

Washington Capitals winger Tom Wilson has made himself a name in the NHL, not only carrying a reputation but playing with grit and physicality that has made him a fan…

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Capitals Benefiting From Under-the-Radar Trade

Barry Leonard Jr. | May 16, 2018

The NHL trade deadline is a time for teams in contention for the Stanley Cup to make moves to get one step closer to their goal. It’s also a time…

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Capitals Lock Up Top Prospect Gersich

Sammi Silber | March 23, 2018

The Washington Capitals have signed University of North Dakota forward Shane Gersich to a two-year, entry-level contract, general manager Brian MacLellan announced Friday. With this contract, the 21-year-old forward is…

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Capitals Acquire Kempny, Waive Chorney

Sammi Silber | February 20, 2018

As the trade deadline draws close, the Washington Capitals have made a few changes to their blue line to start the week. Washington acquired defenseman Michal Kempny from the Chicago…

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What Does Kempny Trade Mean for Mike Green?

Jacob Messing | February 20, 2018

The Washington Capitals added depth to their blue line on Monday by trading for Michael Kempny, but another defenseman could be coming. Kempny spent parts of seven seasons in the…

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