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Brian MacLellan

5 Takeaways from Capitals GM Brian MacLellan’s Media Availability

Luke James | December 5, 2022

Washington Capitals general manager Brian MacLellan spoke to reporters for the first time since the preseason on Dec. 3, answering questions about recent results, expectations for the rest of the…

Capitals Enter Final Season as Stanley Cup Contenders

Luke James | October 12, 2022

It’s now or never for the Washington Capitals. They are running out of time to win a second Stanley Cup in the Alex Ovechkin era, with the season ahead providing…

Capitals Create Opening for Veteran Goalie with Vanecek Trade

Carl Knauf | July 11, 2022

The Washington Capitals have now semi-addressed an issue they needed to fix this offseason. The team had to commit to one of their two young goaltenders, who were both restricted…

Capitals Must Use 2022 NHL Draft To Restock Prospect Pipeline

Luke James | July 6, 2022

It feels as though the Washington Capitals are inching towards a rebuild. In the wake of a fourth consecutive first-round playoff exit, general manager Brian MacLellan is staring an offseason…

Capitals’ 2022 Offseason Free Agent Targets: Tampa Bay Lightning

Luke James | July 2, 2022

It was a close call, but the Tampa Bay Lightning couldn’t quite pull off the threepeat. Jon Cooper’s squad fell to defeat in the Stanley Cup Final, overpowered by a…

5 Takeaways From Capitals’ Post-Season Media Availability

Luke James | May 17, 2022

For the Washington Capitals, 2021-22 is over and the post-mortem has already begun. The club from D.C. crashed out of the Stanley Cup Playoffs last week, falling in Game 6…

Capitals Still Aren’t a Serious Contender After the Trade Deadline

Ted Starkey | March 24, 2022

As the trade deadline passed on Monday, the Washington Capitals elected to just add depth at forward for the stretch drive, acquiring Marcus Johansson from the Seattle Kraken and Johan…

Capitals’ Resurgence Shouldn’t Change MacLellan’s Trade Deadline Plans

Luke James | March 20, 2022

Is it possible that the Washington Capitals have rediscovered their mojo? They are 6-0-1 since March 2, when general manager (GM) Brian MacLellan informed the media about his plans to…

Capitals Must Answer Key Questions Before 2022 Trade Deadline

Luke James | March 2, 2022

Following the Washington Capital’s latest defeat, a 5-3 home loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs, head coach Peter Laviolette’s frustration was clear: “You’re looking at a game where it’s tight,”…

Capitals’ Trade Priorities Change as Offensive Dip Continues

Luke James | January 18, 2022

At this point in the season, referencing the Washington Capitals’ difficulties between the pipes is like reaching for the lowest-hanging piece of fruit. While it’s legitimate to worry about the…

Capitals’ Lackluster Game 4 & 5 Performances Conjure Demons of the Past

Jack Dawkins | May 25, 2021

After three tightly contested games that went to overtime, the Washington Capitals delivered back-to-back dud performances against the Boston Bruins in Game 4 and Game 5 of their first-round playoff…

Capitals’ Future Drafting Focus Must Turn to the Center

Marcus Boutilier | October 29, 2020

The Washington Capitals understand they must address the center position as their perennial number-one center and future Hall of Fame inductee, Nicklas Backstrom’s career winds down. He recently signed an…

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