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Capitals Transactions

Capitals Struggling to Reach Long-Term Deal with Johansson: Report

Brett Finger | July 16, 2016

The Washington Capitals are struggling to reach common ground on a long-term contract extension with restricted free agent forward Marcus Johansson, according to multiple reports. Capitals, Johansson struggling to reach long-term…

Categories Capitals Transactions, NHL News, Trending, Washington Capitals

Capitals: Brett Connolly Worth the Gamble

Bradley Davis | July 2, 2016

As expected, the Washington Capitals were relatively quiet on the first day of the 2016 free agency period. They made several depth signings to stock the shelves in Hershey, including…

Categories Capitals Transactions, Free Agents, Washington Capitals

Eller Fills Capitals’ Void

Sammi Silber | June 26, 2016

The Washington Capitals were among the winners of the 2016 NHL Draft Weekend, but it might be because of one simple trade. The Capitals acquired centre Lars Eller from the Montréal Canadiens…

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Has Washington Killed their Penalty Kill Woes?

Ben Lutz | March 14, 2016

There is no denying that this year’s rendition of the Washington Capitals are one of the best regular season teams of all-time. With 15 games to go, Barry Trotz’s men…

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Three Great Washington Capitals Trades

Scott Seningen | March 8, 2016

The Washington Capitals have had their fair share of impactful trades throughout their existence. Here are three of the greatest trades in Capitals’ history. Larry Murphy for Brian Engblom and…

Categories Capitals History, Capitals Transactions, Washington Capitals

A Look at New Washington Capital Daniel Winnik

Scott Seningen | March 2, 2016

Parting ways with long-time Washington Capital Brooks Laich wasn’t easy, but there is a return on his departure. That return in the form of a player is Daniel Winnik. Who…

Categories Capitals Transactions, Washington Capitals

Parting Ways With Brooks Laich

Scott Seningen | March 1, 2016

Tough For GM MacLellan To Part With Longtime Capital Laich It was not easy for Washington Capitals’ General Manager Brian MacLellan, from a personal standpoint, to trade away Brooks Laich.…

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Leafs, Capitals Agree To Trade

Ben Smith | February 29, 2016

The Toronto Maple Leafs have made a deal that sends Daniel Winnik and a 2016 fifth-round pick to the Washington Capitals in return for Brooks Laich, Connor Carrick and a second-round…

Categories Capitals Transactions, Maple Leafs Transactions, NHL News, Toronto Maple Leafs, Trade Deadline, Washington Capitals

Can Mike Weber Grill the Opposition in Washington?

Ben Lutz | February 24, 2016

To continue the trend, whatever general manager Brian McClellan wants, Brian McClellan gets. In this case, he announced to the media weeks before the February 29th trade deadline that he…

Categories Advanced Stats, Capitals Management, Capitals Transactions, Washington Capitals

Capitals Acquire Defenseman Mike Weber

Jeff Ponder | February 23, 2016

The Buffalo Sabres have traded their longest-tenured player. With more trades likely on the horizon before next Monday’s trade deadline, the Sabres have dealt defenseman Mike Weber to the Washington…

Categories Capitals Transactions, NHL News, Sabres Transactions, Trending

Captials Give Taylor Chorney an Extension

Dustin L. Nelson | February 19, 2016

The Washington Capitals announced a two-year contract extension for 28-year-old defenseman Taylor Chorney on Friday. The AAV on the one-way deal is $800,000 with Chorney earning $775,000 in the 2016-17…

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Capitals Questions 5: What Did We Learn From Preseason?

Scott Lowe | October 5, 2015

This is the fifth in a series of articles leading up to the regular season detailing the most pressing questions facing the Washington Capitals heading into the 2015-16 campaign. Click…

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