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Dmitry Orlov

Capitals Re-Sign Dmitry Orlov

Brandon Share-Cohen | June 30, 2017

The Washington Capitals have re-signed defenseman Dmitry Orlov to a six-year contract worth $30.6 million, Isabelle Khurshudyan reported early Friday morning. The deal carries a cap hit of $5.1 million…

Categories NHL News, Washington Capitals

Should the Capitals Keep Karl Alzner?

Sammi Silber | May 28, 2017

The Washington Capitals will have to reevaluate their blue-line situation this offseason, especially because many of their defensemen are pending free agents. They will also have to decide on the…

Categories Washington Capitals

Recap: Capitals Halt Flyers, Extend Home Streak

Sammi Silber | March 4, 2017

The Washington Capitals cannot be stopped, even when they need an extra period of play. Washington handled the Philadelphia Flyers, defeating them 2-1 in overtime to extend their home winning…

Categories Philadelphia Flyers, Washington Capitals

Capitals Defense to Protect in Expansion

Michael Mazzuca | January 19, 2017

Depth on the blue line has always been the Achilles’ heel of the Washington Capitals. General manager Brian MacLellan sought to address this issue by signing free agents Matt Niskanen…

Categories NHL Expansion, Washington Capitals

Washington Re-Signs Dmitry Orlov

Dustin L. Nelson | September 21, 2016

The Washington Capitals have

Categories NHL News, Washington Capitals

Dmitry Orlov’s Future With Capitals Currently Uncertain: Report

Steven DiOssi | September 14, 2016

Dmitry Orlov is currently competing at the World Cup as a member of Team Russia, but his future with the Washington Capitals entering 2016-17 is uncertain. Orlov, 25, is one…

Categories Free Agents, NHL News, Washington Capitals

Nikita Kucherov to Play at World Cup Even Without Lightning Contract

Brandon Share-Cohen | September 5, 2016

While Nikita Kucherov and the Tampa Bay Lightning are working on a new contract, Kucherov is also preparing for the upcoming World Cup of Hockey. When talking to Tom Gulitti…

Categories NHL News, Tampa Bay Lightning, World Cup

Capitals, Orlov Have Much to Consider as Negotiations Continue

Sammi Silber | August 9, 2016

The offseason is winding down, and the Washington Capitals have had a quiet, but productive one. They’ve acquired Lars Eller, who should slot in as their third-line centre, and the additions of Brett…

Categories Washington Capitals

Key Position Battles for the Capitals Entering 2016-17

Bradley Davis | July 22, 2016

In the midst of a relatively quiet off-season, the Washington Capitals already have a pretty good idea of what their lineup will look like heading into the 2016-17 season. This is…

Categories Capitals Management, Washington Capitals

Mock Expansion Draft: Las Vegas Lineup Better Than Expected

Larry Fisher | July 15, 2016

Las Vegas still needs a name for its NHL franchise but put a name to its general manager this week by hiring George McPhee to head up the expansion process.…

Categories Editor's Choice, NHL Expansion, Previews and Predictions, Trending

Ovechkin, Kuznetsov, Orlov Head to World Championship

Dustin L. Nelson | May 11, 2016

Following a second-round series defeat at the hands of the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday, Alex Ovechkin, Evgeni Kuznetsov and Dmitry Orlov have all accepted an invitation to play for Russia…

Categories International Hockey, NHL News, Washington Capitals

Flyers Fans Appalling Antics

Mark Shiver | April 19, 2016

Philadelphia Flyers fans showed an appalling lack of class Monday night, with their antics in Game 3 versus the Washington Capitals. In what was a blowout 6-1 loss for the…

Categories Philadelphia Flyers
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