5 NHL Teams That Could Regress in 2025-26 Alex Chauvancy | August 5, 2025 The 2024-25 NHL season was one filled with surprises. We saw more than a few in the standings, especially among some teams that qualified for the playoffs. But not all…
Nicklas Backstrom Signs With Brynäs IF of the Swedish Hockey League Spencer Lazary | July 28, 2025 Former Washington Capitals forward Nicklas Backstrom has reportedly signed with Brynäs IF of the Swedish Hockey League. The news is expected to officially be announced later today. Backstrom, 37, missed…
Oilers Trade Candidates, Backstrom Signs in SHL & More NHL Rumours Jacob Billington | July 27, 2025 In today’s NHL rumour rundown, Nicklas Backstrom is believed to be heading back to Sweden to close out his playing career and is likely signing with Brynas IF of the…
Blue Jackets Must Learn Important Lessons From Capitals Mark Scheig | July 25, 2025 We’ve looked at the Carolina Hurricanes. We reviewed where things stand with the New Jersey Devils. It’s now time to check in with the reigning Metropolitan Division champion Washington Capitals.…
Every Team’s Top Breakout Candidate for 2025-26: Metropolitan Division Justin Giampietro | July 25, 2025 This is the third edition of my top breakout candidates for each team in 2025–26, with the Atlantic Division covered here and the Central Division covered here. Next up is…
Get to Know the Newest Capital, Declan Chisholm Christopher Babos | July 24, 2025 The Washington Capitals made a hockey trade on the second day of the 2025 NHL Draft. The Capitals acquired defenseman Declan Chisholm and a sixth-round selection (#180) from the Minnesota…
How the NHL’s Metropolitan Division Became the Worst Mike Fink | July 22, 2025 The last time a team from the Metropolitan Division won the Stanley Cup title or even won the Eastern Conference was in 2018. That was when the Washington Capitals had…
4 Trade Destinations for Edmonton Oilers Forward Mattias Janmark Rupert McDonald | July 18, 2025 The Edmonton Oilers may need to free up some cap space. They have less than $300,000 in wiggle room at this time, which obviously isn’t enough to allow them to…
Top 8 Must-See Capitals Games in 2025-26 Christopher Babos | July 17, 2025 The Washington Capitals are now aware of the journey they must undertake to defend their status as the best team in the Eastern Conference. Washington roared to an 8-2-0 start…
3 Trade Candidates the Capitals Should Pursue This Summer Christopher Babos | July 16, 2025 Washington Capitals general manager Chris Patrick revealed his plan to add a top-six forward to the lineup when they became finalists in the Nikolaj Ehlers sweepstakes, before he signed a…
Alex Ovechkin Can Reach 1,000 Goals if He Returns for 2027-28 Season Christopher Babos | July 14, 2025 The Washington Capitals and their fans have dealt with a whirlwind of rumors this offseason surrounding the status of superstar winger Alex Ovechkin. Currently preparing for his 21st NHL season,…
Ovechkin Retirement, Oilers Coaching Changes, & More NHL Rumors Jim Parsons | July 14, 2025 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, while he didn’t confirm he’d be extending his NHL career, Alex Ovechkin shot down rumors that this coming season would be his last. Meanwhile, the…
