2026-08-22
2026 WHL Prospects Pools: Washington Capitals -
A deep dive into the Washington Capitals' WHL Prospect Pool.
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Logan Thompson, Matt Roy IndyCar Lap: ‘This Is Insane’ -
Highlights Logan Thompson and Matt Roy rode two-seat IndyCars around the Freedom 250 street course in Washington Roy asked twice how fast they were going and got told 165, maybe 170 Read below for the video of both laps and what the Capitals said in the car Matt Roy asked twice how fast he was […] The post Logan Thompson, Matt Roy IndyCar Lap: ‘This Is Insane’ appeared first on Gino Hard.
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‘This is insane’: Logan Thompson and Matt Roy take high-speed lap in Indy cars down Pennsylvania Avenue ahead of Freedom 250 Grand Prix -
The Freedom 250 Grand Prix is set to be held on Sunday, and two Washington Capitals players got a first look at the street course. Friday, Capitals goaltender Logan Thompson and defenseman Matt Roy climbed into specially built two-seat Indy cars and sat behind professional drivers, taking a high-speed lap around the Freedom 250 circuit.
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‘Zee’s Final Shift’: Zdeno Chara officially retires from hockey, leaves skates on the ice after star-studded farewell game -
Zdeno Chara has officially put an end to his on-ice playing days. Chara played in “Zee’s Final Shift” on Friday, an all-star-laden farewell game celebrating the Slovakian defenseman’s legendary career. The friendly took place inside a sold-out Pavol Demitra Ice Hockey Stadium in Chara’s hometown of Trencin, Slovakia. At the end of the game, Chara
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Capitals Begin Extension Talks With Ryan Leonard And Justin Sourdif -
The Washington Capitals have started extension talks with forwards Ryan Leonard and Justin Sourdif.
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KHL introduces jersey change for reigning Gagarin Cup champion that the NHL should take note of -
Lokomotiv Yaroslavl repeated as Gagarin Cup champions last season, capturing their fifth title in franchise history. Now, the team has inspired a league-wide change to the jerseys of reigning KHL champions. “The KHL champion will wear a gold [shield],” the league’s media projects director Artashes Sargsyan told Championat.com, as translated by Google Translate. “Previously, such
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Vincent Iorio signs one-year contract to return to the New York Rangers -
Vincent Iorio is sticking with the New York Rangers organization for at least one more season. The 23-year-old defender signed a one-year contract with the Rangers that will pay him $850k in the NHL and $125k in the AHL with the Hartford Wolf Pack. Iorio became a restricted free agent after his entry-level contract with
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New York Rangers Sign Vincent Iorio to One-Year Contract Extension -
The New York Rangers have extended RFA defenseman Vincent Iorio for one year on a two-way contract. While financial details aren't fully disclosed, the cap hit is reported at $850K with an AHL salary of $125K. Iorio, a developing 6â4â prospect, previously played for the San Jose Sharks and Washington Capitals but is expected to face competition for a roster spot. Despite appearing in 21 NHL games last season, he may start 2026-27 in the AHL while being a potential recall option for injuries. His performance this season could lead to further contract improvements.
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2026-08-21
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NHL Rumors: Detroit Red Wings, and the Washington Capitals -
A Dylan Larkin holdout is unlikely, and the Washington Capitals are looking to extend two forwards who will be RFAs after the season.
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Islanders’ new third jersey pick is very lighthouse-y -
The New York Islanders officially unveiled their fans’ pick for the team’s new third jersey, and one thing’s for sure: the Gorton’s Fisherman should have no trouble finding his way home. The Isles are going with a Navy Lighthouse design as their new alternate sweater and will begin wearing it during the 2027-28 season. The
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Alex Ovechkin falls below 90 overall and isn’t the Capitals’ highest-rated player in NHL 27 -
EA Sports is dropping the latest installment of its annual hockey video game series, NHL 27, on September 11. In the run-up to the release, the company has unveiled the ratings for the game’s top 300 players, including 12 members of the Washington Capitals. Alex Ovechkin, the team’s captain, is regularly the highest-rated member of
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Dylan Strome scores viral shootout goal in ‘Hockey Night in Brampton’ charity game -
Dylan Strome was back on the ice for a charity game in Brampton, Ontario, on Wednesday night. Strome was one of many current and former pro players who suited up for “Hockey Night in Brampton” at the CAA Centre. The event raised funds for the construction of a second hospital in Brampton. Strome’s starring moment
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2026-08-20
Pierre-Luc Dubois, Logan Thompson, and Alex Tuch among Capitals players skating together ahead of training camp -
The Washington Capitals saw a bigger group of players take the ice for an informal skate on Thursday morning. According to Monumental Sports Network’s Tarik El-Bashir, five of the team’s regulars skated at MedStar Capitals Iceplex together, including Pierre-Luc Dubois, Martin Fehervary, Matt Roy, Logan Thompson, and Alex Tuch. They were joined by 2025 first-round
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NHL Rumors: Detroit Red Wings, and the Washington Capitals -
A Dylan Larkin holdout is unlikely, and the Washington Capitals are looking to extend two forwards who will be RFAs after the season.
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Morgan Rielly's Future, NHL Expansion, Avoiding Offer Sheets, and More ft. Dan Rosen | The Sheet -
Jeff Marek is breaking down everything happening around the NHL on today’s episode of The Sheet, beginning with NHL.com’s Dan Rosen for a wide-ranging look across the league. Marek and Rosen check in on the latest surrounding the New York Rangers, New York Islanders and New Jersey Devils, discuss Morgan Rielly’s future with the Toronto Maple Leafs and what could be ahead for the veteran defenceman, and dive into the NHL’s new partnership with FC Bayern Munich as the league continues its push to grow hockey internationally, particularly in Germany and across Europe. Then, Jeff reacts to Washington Capitals GM Chris Patrick’s recent comments about getting his upcoming restricted free agents signed before they become offer-sheet eligible and what that could tell us about the changing RFA market around the NHL. From Toronto and New York to contracts, offer sheets and the league’s international growth, Marek has you covered on all the biggest NHL news, rumours and storylines today. #TheShe
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What Could Alex Ovechkin’s Final NHL Season Look Like? -
The “Great 8” is not done yet. The Washington Capitals’ captain and league superstar, Alex Ovechkin, signed a one-year contract with the team, taking a significant pay cut to play another season. His…
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Capitals offered ceremonial puck drop to controversial FCC chairman Brendan Carr last season -
The Washington Capitals invited FCC chairman Brendan Carr to perform the ceremonial puck drop before a game last season. Carr did not reply to the email and appears to have declined the offer. The invitation was made by Zach Leonsis, president of media and new enterprises for Monumental Sports & Entertainment. The email was unearthed
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‘It was difficult for Sasha’: The physical grind and mental pressure of Alex Ovechkin’s NHL goals record chase -
From the outside, Alex Ovechkin broke the NHL goals record with relative ease during the 2024-25 season, scoring 44 goals in 65 games and posting his fifth-best goals-per-game mark of his career (0.68). But behind the scenes, Ovechkin admitted that he felt the enormity of what he was trying to accomplish, especially when he experienced
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2026-08-19
NHL officially announces Hometown Remix program: a new special-edition jersey for all 32 teams -
The NHL made a long-rumored project official on Wednesday. In conjunction with the retailer Fanatics, the NHL will release one new special-edition jersey for each team as part of the Hometown Remix program. While the league promises more information after the 2026-27 season begins on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, there is no official drop date
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NHL Offseason Winners: Capitals Top the East, Panthers Next -
Highlights Daily Faceoff has Washington as the East’s biggest offseason winner after the Alex Tuch signing Florida lands second on the strength of the Brady Tkachuk trade Read below for where Toronto and Montreal landed on the list The Washington Capitals did more than anybody else in the East this summer. That is the verdict […] The post NHL Offseason Winners: Capitals Top the East, Panthers Next appeared first on Gino Hard.
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Ranking the Eastern Conference’s Biggest NHL Summer Winners Revealed -
This summer, several Eastern Conference teams have emerged as clear winners due to strategic trades and impactful free agency moves. The Montreal Canadiens played it conservatively, prioritizing internal development while locking in key players. The Toronto Maple Leafs made significant additions to address previous weaknesses, focusing on enhancing their forward and defensive lines. The Florida Panthers strengthened their roster by acquiring star player Brady Tkachuk, while also bringing back a familiar goaltender. Leading the pack, the Washington Capitals revamped their team by signing top free agent Alex Tuch, positioning themselves for a strong return next season.
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7 Weekly Thoughts: 2026 NY Rangers Top 25 Under 25 – Numbers 20-16 -
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Washington kiirehtii sopimusta Ryan Leonardin kanssa – taustalla kesän varoitus -
Washington Capitals pyrkii tekemään Ryan Leonardin kanssa jatkosopimuksen jo tämän offseasonin aikana. Seuran tavoitteena on välttää tilanne, jossa 21-vuotias hyökkääjä voisi ensi kesänä joutua muiden NHL-seurojen offer sheet -tarjousten kohteeksi. Leonard pelasi viime kaudella ensimmäisen täyden NHL-kautensa ja teki 75 ottelussa 20 maalia sekä yhteensä 45 tehopistettä. Capitals varasi hänet vuoden 2023 varaustilaisuuden kahdeksantena pelaajana […]
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Igor Shesterkin ranked 3rd among goalies heading into this season -
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Summer Series: The Washington Capitals Unlikely Heroes -
The game of hockey, like all sports, is filled with heroes. Most of the time, it is the superstars who have a reputation for coming up clutch. However, we are here to talk about the heroic performances that seem to come from nowhere. An unlikely hero can step up and chip in with a massive, …
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What sportsbooks think of the Flyers’ Metropolitan Division chances in 2026-27 -
Nobody rushed for the exits at Xfinity Mobile Arena on April 29. Cam York’s shot found a gap through traffic 2:28 into overtime in Game 6 against the Pittsburgh Penguins, and for a few minutes afterward, nobody in that building seemed to want the night to end. Five years. Five straight springs of watching someone else play meaningful hockey in April while the Flyers cleaned out their lockers early, while a fan base that used to define itself by playoff hockey learned to define itself by its absence instead. Then Carolina happened, and it happened fast. The East’s No. 1 seed went 3-0-1 against Philly in the regular season, and the May rematch with very real stakes on the line pr
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Washington Capitals haluaa kiinnittää nuoren tähtensä – GM tahtoo nopean ratkaisun -
Washington Capitals on aloittanut sopimusneuvottelut hyökkääjätähtensä Ryan Leonardin kanssa. NHL-seura toivoo pääsevänsä jatkosopimuksesta yhteisymmärrykseen ennen kuin yhdysvaltalaisesta tulee rajoitettu vapaa agentti tulevan kauden jälkeen. Leonardin, 21, tulokassopimusta on enää vuosi jäljellä. Hyökkääjä iski viime kaudella 75 otteluun tehot 20+25=45 runkosarjassa. – Olemme käyneet keskusteluja kesän aikana. Olen toiveikas, että pystymme jatkamaan niitä. En halua antaa […]
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Blackhawks Trade Tree Tuesday: From Denis Savard (and Jeremy Roenick) to Frank Nazar -
Blackhawks fans, it’s Tuesday again which means it’s time for us to take another trip down memory lane with our summer Trade Tree series. Previously, we’ve covered: From the 1999 NHL Draft thru Connor Murphy to the 2028 NHL Draft Robert Lang to Sacha Boisvert, Marek Vanacker
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Capitals have begun contract extension talks with Ryan Leonard and Justin Sourdif -
The Washington Capitals are getting serious with two of their young players headed for restricted free agency next summer. Capitals general manager Chris Patrick has begun contract negotiations with both Ryan Leonard and Justin Sourdif, per NHL.com’s Tom Gulitti. Both players have one year remaining on their current deals. Leonard is entering the final season
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Alex Ovechkin asked for nearly all of Cole Hutson’s gear after scoring milestone 1,000th combined goal -
Alex Ovechkin is building a hockey memorabilia museum in Moscow, and some of his Washington Capitals teammates have become very familiar with the process. Every time Ovechkin scores a big milestone goal, he asks whoever assists on the marker for the gear they wore or used while making the assist. Cole Hutson, one of Washington’s
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Capitals' Aggressive Off-Season Could Earn Chris Patrick The Jim Gregory Award -
After a sub-par season, Washington Capitals general manager Chris Patrick made bold changes. Now they look like a threat to win the Metropolitan Division.
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Capitals' Aggressive Off-Season Could Earn Chris Patrick The Jim Gregory Award -
After a sub-par season, Washington Capitals general manager Chris Patrick made bold changes. Now they look like a threat to win the Metropolitan Division.
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2026-08-18
NHL rumors: Red Wings nearly reunited with Anthony Mantha before Devils signing -
The Detroit Red Wings drafted and developed Anthony Mantha, with the forward spending more than half a decade in the organization before being traded to the Washington Capitals in April 2021. The 31-year-old has struggled to stay healthy since, but he just put together the best season of his career with the Pittsburgh Penguins in […] The post NHL rumors: Red Wings nearly reunited with Anthony Mantha before Devils signing appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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BOB WOODS AND JOHN STEVENS JOIN HARTFORD WOLF PACK COACHING STAFF -
HARTFORD, CT – New York Rangers President and General Manager Chris Drury announced today that the club has named Bob Woods and John Stevens to the coaching staff of the AHL’s Hartford Wolf Pack. Woods will serve as Associate Coach under Head Coach Jay Leach, while Stevens will serve as an Assistant Coach. Woods, 58, most recently served as an Assistant Coach with the NHL’s Seattle Kraken during the 2024-25 season. He has spent 14 seasons in the NHL as an Assistant Coach, working for the Kraken (2024-25), Minnesota Wild (2017-18 – 2023-24), Buffalo Sabres (2016-17), Anaheim Ducks (2012-13 – 2013-14) and Washington Capitals (2009-10 – 2011-12). The native of LeRoy, SK, has also served as the Head Coach of the WHL’s Saskatoon Blades (2014-15 – 2015-16), ECHL’s Mississippi Sea Wolves (2001-02 &nd
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The five most improved NHL teams heading into 2026-27 -
The NHLâs 2026-27 season kicks off on September 29, with five teams standing out as significantly improved after their offseason efforts. The Florida Panthers, Nashville Predators, Toronto Maple Leafs, Utah Mammoth, and Washington Capitals have made notable upgrades to their rosters. With key player acquisitions and a return to health for several injured stars, these teams are positioning themselves for a stronger performance in the upcoming season compared to last year.
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Cole Hutson talks about his NHL debut and the bad pregame advice he received from Ryan Leonard -
Cole Hutson made his NHL debut for the Washington Capitals on March 18 against the Ottawa Senators. The then-teenage defender skated an impressive 16:24 of ice time, scoring his first NHL goal into an empty net with 26 seconds remaining in regulation. While it may have looked like Hutson was cool as a cucumber for
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Tatyana Ovechkina shares how she’d like Alex Ovechkin to end his career -
Alex Ovechkin's mother, Tatyana, is being open about who she'd like her son to end his hockey career with.
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Three chaotic Metropolitan Division storylines for 2026-27 season -
The Washington Capitals catching the Carolina Hurricanes might be the least chaotic outcome in the NHL's Metropolitan Division next season.
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2026-08-17
Logan Thompson not considered a top five goaltender according to NHL Network’s preseason rankings -
Logan Thompson was arguably the best goaltender in the NHL last season. However, he didn’t finish within the top three for Vezina Trophy voting, and it appears he’s still having some trouble earning respect from one of the league’s top media outlets ahead of the 2026-27 campaign. NHL Network released a top-10 list of goaltenders
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Ovechkin Return: Capitals Captain Back in DC in September -
Highlights Agent Gleb Chistyakov says Alex Ovechkin will head to Washington in early September Capitals camp usually opens the third week of September, with the season starting Sept. 29 Read below for what season 22 puts within reach for Ovechkin Alex Ovechkin signed off in July with a promise to Washington. His agent has now […] The post Ovechkin Return: Capitals Captain Back in DC in September appeared first on Gino Hard.
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Alex Ovechkin plans to return to the DC area for his 22nd NHL season in early September -
Alex Ovechkin will be back in the Washington, DC area early next month. “He plans to go to Washington in early September,” Ovechkin’s agent Gleb Chistyakov told TASS, as translated by Google Translate. Washington Capitals training camp typically starts during the third week of September. Ovechkin spent the first part of his summer on vacation
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Riley Sutter scores ridiculous midair goal from no angle in KHL preseason game -
Riley Sutter is known more for his checking and penalty-killing than his offense. But in a KHL preseason game against Dinamo Minsk, the two-time Calder Cup champion with the Hershey Bears scored a highlight-reel goal for the Shanghai Dragons that took some incredible hand-eye coordination. Riley Sutter preseason goal After a Dinamo defenseman blocked Sutter’s
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Macklin Celebrini 1-of-1 Young Guns rookie card sells for record price at auction -
Macklin Celebrini is the NHL’s new brightest young talent. As a 19-year-old with the San Jose Sharks this past season, Celebrini finished fourth in league scoring with 115 points (45g, 70a) and fourth in Hart Trophy voting as the league’s most valuable player. Now, collectors are taking notice. Saturday, Celebrini’s 1-of-1 Outburst Gold Young Guns
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Alex Ovechkin is one of just 14 first overall picks to win the Stanley Cup with the team that drafted them -
Taylor Hall became the latest first overall pick to win a championship in June, when the Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Vegas Golden Knights in the 2026 Stanley Cup Final. Hall’s path to immortality was a bumpy one, seeing him go from the Edmonton Oilers via the top of the draft in 2010 to playing for
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2026-08-16
2026-27 NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown: Washington Capitals’ Top 10 -
The Capitals are still playoff contenders, but their pipeline is also one of the most exciting in the NHL right now.
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2026-27 NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown: Washington Capitals’ Top 10 -
The Washington Capitals boast a strong prospect pool, highlighted by exciting talents ready to impact the NHL. This year's top prospects include Ilya Protas, who emerged as a top scorer in the AHL, and Cole Hutson, touted for his playmaking skill as a defender. The Capitals have crafted a promising future, particularly on the wings, where they excel in depth and talent. However, their weakness lies in the absence of a goaltending prospect who can step up when current options age out. The organization is poised for a relatively smooth transition beyond the Alex Ovechkin era.
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2026-08-15
Ovechkin Retirement: ‘Only God Knows How the Season Will Go’ -
Highlights Alex Ovechkin has not decided whether he will accept postgame handshake lines from opponents in 2026-27 The Capitals captain signed a one-year deal in July and says he will sort out his plans with his family in Washington Read below for Ovechkin’s full comments and the two April dates that could close out his […] The post Ovechkin Retirement: ‘Only God Knows How the Season Will Go’ appeared first on Gino Hard.
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Alex Ovechkin addresses possibility of farewell tour during 2026-27 NHL season -
Alex Ovechkin decided against retiring from the NHL and signed on for one more season with the Washington Capitals in early July. While he has since said that he doesn’t know if the 2026-27 campaign will for sure be his last with the Caps, that has not stopped speculation that Ovechkin signed on for just
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Capitals’ Worst-Case Scenarios for 2026-27 -
Earlier this week, I took a look at the best possible outcomes for the Washington Capitals heading toward the 2026-27 NHL regular season. On paper, Capitals general manager Chris Patrick…
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HOCKEYSPIONEN MÖTER: HARDY HÄMAN AKTELL -
I dagens avsnitt gästas jag av Hardy Häman Aktell. Från Kåge och hockeygymnasiet i Skellefteå till Allsvenskan, SHL, NHL och numera proffslivet i Schweiz. Hardys resa till toppen har varit långt ifrån spikrak. Vi pratar om den gångna säsongen i SC Bern och livet som hockeyspelare i Schweiz. Hur bra är egentligen den schweiziska ligan? Hur skiljer sig hockeyn från SHL – och hur är livet vid sidan av isen? Vi går också tillbaka till början av Hardys karriär. Han draftades av Nashville Predators som nummer 108 redan 2016, men vägen mot NHL skulle komma att innehålla flera tuffa skador vid minst sagt dåliga tidpunkter. Vi pratar om hur han hanterade motgångarna och fortsatte arbeta trots att NHL-drömmen stundtals kändes långt borta. Till slut stod han där på den största scenen av alla i NHL med Washington Capitals. Hardy berättar om hur det var att kliva in i ett NHL-omklädningsrum och plötsligt vara lagkamrat med spelare som Alexander Ovechkin och Nicklas Bäckström. Hur är Ovechkin ba
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Dylan Larkin Trade UPDATE — But the NHL Has a MUCH Bigger Problem -
We have a new update on the Dylan Larkin trade request — but the conversation surrounding it may have uncovered a MUCH bigger story for the NHL. In a recent Daily Faceoff video, the latest discussion indicates that Minnesota remains the team to watch when it comes to Larkin, while Florida and Vegas no longer appear to have the cap space to realistically make a deal happen. So, has anything really changed for Dylan Larkin? Maybe not. But the conversation then turns to Quinn Hughes, his potential new contract with the Minnesota Wild, and just how expensive that deal could become. That opens up a much larger question. We’ve seen some enormous raises around the NHL, and with salaries climbing rapidly, could the league be entering an economic environment where even rising salary caps aren’t enough for some teams to keep up? Today I’ll go through the latest Larkin update, what was said about Minnesota, and why the discussion surrounding Quinn Hughes and the NHL’s rapidly changing contr
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TJ Oshie is returning to the ice at North Dakota for ‘One More Shift’ -
TJ Oshie will return to the ice when he visits his alma mater, the University of North Dakota, in January. No, he won’t be playing in a game; he’s just suiting up for One More Shift, a pregame promotional event and tradition for the Fighting Hawks. Oshie will participate on January 15, ahead of UND’s
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2026-08-14
Episode 54: Defensive Discourse | Tri-State Hockey Podcast -
Jonny Lazarus, Arthur Staple, and Mike Rupp are back for Episode 54 of the Tri-State Hockey Podcast to debate some of the biggest questions surrounding the Rangers, Islanders, Devils, and the Metropolitan Division heading into the 2026-27 NHL season. The guys react to the NHL Network’s Top 20 defensemen rankings, including Adam Fox being left outside the top 10, Matthew Schaefer landing at No. 7, Lane Hutson’s rise, Evan Bouchard, Charlie McAvoy, and more. Then, they break down Jason Demers’ early Metro Division predictions and give their own 1-through-8 rankings, debating where the New York Rangers and Islanders stack up against the Carolina Hurricanes, New Jersey Devils, Washington Capitals, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Columbus Blue Jackets. Plus, the crew answers your voicemails, including whether Dylan Larkin could be a fit with the Devils, what Detroit could possibly get back in a trade, whether Quinn Hughes would give New Jersey or Minnesota the better Sta
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Nicolas Aube-Kubel, former Capitals forward and Sergei Ovechkin’s favorite player, signs KHL contract with Dinamo Minsk (report) -
Nicolas Aube-Kubel is headed overseas next season. According to Sport-Express’ Mikhail Zislis, per a Google Translate translation, the former Washington Capitals forward has “agreed to all details” of a KHL contract with Dinamo Minsk. Aube-Kubel split last year between the Minnesota Wild and the AHL’s Iowa Wild, recording two assists in six NHL games and
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Martin Fehervary named best Slovak defenseman for a fourth straight year -
Martin Fehervary continues to set the pace for his nation on defense. Fehervary again took home the Róbert Švehla Award at the Slovak Ice Hockey Association’s “Hockey Player of the Year” event — an annual occasion that celebrates the best Slovak players in the world. The award is presented to the country’s top defenseman, and
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Ovechkin Rookie Party: ‘He Let Me Crash’ in Vancouver -
Highlights Shane O’Brien says Alex Ovechkin gave him the OK to crash the Capitals’ 2009 rookie party in Vancouver The night ran long in a Loden Hotel penthouse suite, two days before Washington played the Canucks Read below for O’Brien’s full story and the bill the Caps rookies got stuck with Alex Ovechkin once let […] The post Ovechkin Rookie Party: ‘He Let Me Crash’ in Vancouver appeared first on Gino Hard.
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Alex Ovechkin once let an opposing player crash a Capitals rookie party in Vancouver that lasted well into the morning -
The Washington Capitals’ rookie party in 2009 was apparently so epic that it’s still being talked about 16 years later. The latest to chat up the event is retired NHL defenseman Shane O’Brien, a notorious partier, during his appearance on the Missin’ Curfew Podcast. The veteran of nine NHL seasons said he received permission from Alex
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2026-08-13
Prokop brothers sign with Stingrays -
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. – The South Carolina Stingrays, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Washington Capitals and the American Hockey League’s Hershey Bears, have announced they have agreed to terms for the 2026-27 season with forward Josh Prokop and … Continue reading → The post Prokop brothers sign with Stingrays first appeared on Pro Hockey News.
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Alex Ovechkin will still not be the oldest player in the NHL during the 2026-27 season -
Alex Ovechkin will be back for his age-41 season with the Washington Capitals. While the legendary winger, who is 40 years and 330 days old as of Thursday, may be “unc” in Washington’s growing-younger locker room, he still will not be the oldest player in the NHL. Brent Burns (41y, 157d) will hold that mantle
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NHL Prospect Pool Overview ‘26-27: Washington Capitals Building For Future Amid Ovechkin's Twilight -
The Washington Capitals have managed to put together an intriguing pool of young talent while also keeping their competitive window open in the final years of Alex Ovechkin's career. Tony Ferrari takes a deep dive at the noteworthy prospects to keep an eye on.
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NHL Prospect Pool Overview ‘26-27: Washington Capitals Building For Future Amid Ovechkin's Twilight -
The Washington Capitals have managed to put together an intriguing pool of young talent while also keeping their competitive window open in the final years of Alex Ovechkin's career. Tony Ferrari takes a deep dive at the noteworthy prospects to keep an eye on.
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Prokop brothers sign ECHL contracts with South Carolina Stingrays -
There will be another brotherly bond in the Washington Capitals organization during the 2026-27 season. While Aliaksei Protas and Ilya Protas likely share a locker room for the Caps in the NHL, the club’s ECHL affiliate, the South Carolina Stingrays, will have a family duo of their own on the ice. The Stingrays announced Thursday
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Stingrays Ink Deals with Prokop Brothers -
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. - The South Carolina Stingrays, proud ECHL affiliate of the NHL's Washington Capitals and the AHL's Hershey Bears, have announc... - ECHL South Carolina Stingrays
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Thursday Morning Fly By: HBD Mr. Clarke -
*Today’s Bobby Clarke’s birthday. Did you know that? Happy birthday, Clarkie. Here’s hoping you’re in Florida playing golf or something. *Anyway hey how about another complaint about how it’s mid-August and no one in the hockey universe is working, not even Charlie, and as such I have a dearth of links to present to you wonderful people? No? Well sorry, I’ve already kind of complained about it. Anyway we are 48 days out from the start of the season now, and up to lucky number 13 on the top 25 Under 25. Grebbie, you’re up. [BSH] *While we’re talking Youths, here’s something super specific that may be relevant to your intere
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2026-08-12
New renderings offer latest look at $1 billion-plus Capital One Arena renovation, including new ‘Visibowl’ -
DC sports fans got another glimpse of Capital One Arena’s future appearance. Ted Leonsis’s Monumental Sports & Entertainment released new renderings and videos on Tuesday, offering a look at the arena after its massive $1 billion-plus renovation project is complete. MSE showcased its vision in an accompanying video narrated by former Capitals winger TJ Oshie,
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Capitals’ Best-Case Scenarios for 2026-27 -
In a perfect world, every move Washington Capitals general manager Chris Patrick made this offseason would align perfectly with head coach Spencer Carbery’s system. After several new additions to the…
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Offseason Grades: Metro Division; Where Penguins Rank -
For the first time since the Pittsburgh Penguins‘ back-to-back championships in 2016 and 17, followed by the Washington Capitals’ first […] The post Offseason Grades: Metro Division; Where Penguins Rank appeared first on Pittsburgh Hockey Now.
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Fayetteville Woodpeckers to give away ‘Peckers’ jerseys for their ‘Hockey Night with the Hurricanes’ -
The Fayetteville Woodpeckers, the single-A affiliate of the Houston Astros, will be handing out some new threads on Saturday, and I’m worried the artist did not consult Urban Dictionary before completing their design. On August 15, the Woodpeckers will be giving away 1,850 specialty Fayetteville Woodpeckers hockey jerseys — a 500 increase due to high
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‘It was a no-brainer for me’: Matt Strome signs one-year contract extension with Hershey Bears -
The Hershey Bears re-signed beloved veteran forward Matt Strome to a one-year AHL deal on Tuesday. “Hershey feels like home for me,” Strome told voice of the Bears, Zack Fisch. “When the offer presented itself, it was a no-brainer for me to say yes to come back. Hopefully we can continue the history in Hershey
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2026-08-11
Four Things The Washington Capitals Need To Get Back Into The Stanley Cup Playoffs -
The Washington Capitals went through a bunch of changes this off-season, but kept some old stalwarts as well. Will that be enough to get them back into the playoffs for 2026-27?
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Four Things The Washington Capitals Need To Get Back Into The Stanley Cup Playoffs -
The Washington Capitals went through a bunch of changes this off-season, but kept some old stalwarts as well. Will that be enough to get them back into the playoffs for 2026-27?
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5 young players the Flyers could steal off waivers before next season -
The beginning of the NHL season involves all 32 teams jumping through different hoops as they get ready for actual games to be played and for their roster to be finalized. First, it’s rookie camp to look at a bunch of prospects before they eventually go back to playing for their respective teams and strive to get better. Then, actual camp starts. Some young players will be involved but the roster is largely decided except a couple of positional battles that you could consider. Once the team starts to whittle down its roster, they have to eventually make the call and put some players on the waiver wire. It’s unavoidable to put at least a couple of players who have not made the NHL roster all the way out there and available for any of the 31 other teams to take for completely fre
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Sandelin joins Stingrays -
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. – The South Carolina Stingrays, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Washington Capitals and the American Hockey League’s Hershey Bears, announced they have signed forward Ryan Sandelin for the 2026-27 season. Sandelin, 27, signs with South … Continue reading → The post Sandelin joins Stingrays first appeared on Pro Hockey News.
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Forward Ryan Sandelin Brings AHL Experience to Stingrays Roster -
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. - The South Carolina Stingrays, proud ECHL affiliate of the NHL's Washington Capitals and the AHL's Hershey Bears, have announc... - ECHL South Carolina Stingrays
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Capitals’ biggest mistake so far in 2026 NHL free agency -
The Washington Capitals did not have a bad season in 2025-26, but they did not make the playoffs. They finished with 95 points, four points behind the Ottawa Senators who qualified for the eighth and final spot in the Eastern Conference. That sent the Capitals into action when the season ended. They changed the makeup […] The post Capitals’ biggest mistake so far in 2026 NHL free agency appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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CHALLE pekar ut 10 spelare som får sitt SHL-genombrott
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Tio spelare som kan slå igenom i SHL den här säsongen – det var uppgiften. I en liga med drygt 27 år i snittålder är genombrottskandidaterna inte många, men de här tio har alla något extra. Från Vegas-draftade doldisar till hemvändare efter tuffa år i USA. Här är min lista. Saknar du någon? Kommentera. Här är 10 potentiella genombrott i SHL: Theo Stockselius, Djurgården. En karriär kantad av skador och sjukdomar, men han har väldigt mycket i sig – det syntes redan som J18-spelare, och sedan som J20. Är han skadefri finns det en stor uppsida i honom. Oscar Blomgren, Malmö. Han visade redan förra säsongen att han är bra, och jag tror han kan ta ännu större steg i år. Kanske som förstemålvakt. Linus Eriksson, Timrå. Florida-draftad, lämnade Djurgården för Timrå. Han har väldigt mycket i sig – men är han redo att ta nästa steg? Han måste ta för sig mycket mer på isen och bli mer framåt i allt han gör. Jag skulle vilja se lite bättre kroppsspråk. Men som sagt, myck
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Flyers release shortened preseason schedule for expanded 2026-27 season -
With the 2026-27 regular season lengthening to 84 games, the Flyers will have only four preseason matchups.The club will open the exhibition slate Monday, Sept. 21, when it visits Hershey, Pennsylvania for a second straight year. The Flyers will take on the Capitals at Giant Center, the home of Washington’s AHL affiliate.The team’s first home action comes Thursday, Sept. 24, when it welcomes the Bruins.The Flyers will start training camp Thursday, Sept 17. The regular-season schedule is expected to be announced later this offseason.In 2025-26, the Flyers had seven preseason games.Below is the Flyers’ 2026-27 preseason schedule. The broadcast information will be announced at a later date.• Monday, Sept. 21 — at Capitals (7 p.m. ET)• Tuesday, Sept. 22 — at Bruins (7 p.m. ET)• Thursday, Sept. 24 — vs. Bruins (7 p.m. ET)• Saturday, Sept. 26 — vs. Capitals (5 p.m. ET)
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Alex Ovechkin shuts down idea of coaching Russian national team any time soon: ‘I don’t want to yet’ -
Alex Ovechkin has no interest in standing behind the bench of the Russian national team, at least yet. The Washington Capitals captain was recently asked during a press conference at the annual Ovi Cup whether he has any plans to become the team’s head coach in the near future. He balked at the idea, emphasizing
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2026-08-10
Jakob Chychrun snubbed from NHL Network’s top 20 defensemen list despite dominant season for Capitals -
Despite his dominant 2025-26 campaign, Washington Capitals defenseman Jakob Chychrun is still having a tough time netting any media recognition as one of the NHL’s top defensemen. After not receiving a single Norris Trophy vote of any kind, Chychrun is also not on NHL Network’s list of top 20 defensemen in the league heading into
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Where Did Former 2025-26 Washington Capitals Land? -
Throughout the offseason, the Washington Capitals roster has turned into a standout one with top-notch acquisitions. However, that means that a handful of players from last season have been moved…
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2026-08-09
Alex Ovechkin explains why he chose jersey number 8 and why he originally didn’t wear it in Russia -
Alex Ovechkin‘s number 8 jersey has become one of the most recognizable in NHL history over the past two decades. Since the 2005-06 season, Ovechkin has rewritten the league’s goal-scoring history books, led the Washington Capitals to the franchise’s first Stanley Cup, and become a true sporting superstar. He achieved all of that greatness while
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Alex Ovechkin inspires FC Dynamo Moscow to late-match victory after ceremonial first kick with UFC fighter -
Alex Ovechkin and UFC fighter Sharabutdin Magomedov participated in the ceremonial first kick ahead of Dynamo Moscow and Dynamo Makhachkala’s match in the Russian Premier League on Sunday. Ovechkin, who once played for Dynamo in a friendly match, walked out to the center of VTB Arena with his two sons, Sergei and Ilya, and Magomedov
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Top 15 Most SKILLED Europeans In NHL History -
Who are the most skilled European players in NHL history? From breathtaking stickhandling and elite skating to impossible passes, deadly shooting, hockey IQ, puck protection, and creativity under pressure, Europe has produced some of the most technically gifted players the NHL has ever seen. In this video, we rank the Top 15 Most SKILLED Europeans In NHL History, focusing on pure hockey ability rather than simply counting championships, goals, awards, or career longevity. The ranking considers skating, puck control, passing and vision, shooting ability, hockey intelligence, creativity, and a player's ability to make extraordinary plays even when NHL defenders knew exactly what was coming. The countdown spans several generations of European NHL greatness. You'll see Börje Salming, the Swedish defenseman whose skating, puck movement, and attacking confidence helped challenge old stereotypes about European players; Daniel and Henrik Sedin, whose timing, passing, possession game, and alm
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2026-08-08
Aleksandr Ovetshkin paljasti – tässä suunnitelma NHL-uran jälkeen -
Venäläinen jääkiekkolegenda Aleksandr Ovetshkin on tehnyt selväksi, missä hän aikoo asua NHL-uransa päätyttyä. Ovetshkin, 40, jatkaa NHL:ssä ainakin vielä yhden kauden. Washington Capitals teki heinäkuun alussa pitkäaikaisen tähtensä kanssa yksivuotisen jatkosopimuksen. Nyt Ovetshkin on kertonut myös suunnitelmistaan peliuran jälkeiselle ajalle. Venäläistähti aikoo jättää Pohjois-Amerikan taakseen ja palata synnyinkaupunkiinsa Moskovaan. – Peliurani päätyttyä palaan Moskovaan. Sukulaiseni […]
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Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin reveals where he’ll live after NHL retirement -
The Washington Capitals and their fans can hardly remember when Alex Ovechkin wasn’t on their team. Ovechkin has spent his long NHL career all in in Washington, and helped the franchise win a Stanley Cup. The star is now revealing where he will live when he finally retires. “It’s clear that I’ll live here. My […] The post Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin reveals where he’ll live after NHL retirement appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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Alex Ovechkin reveals where he plans to live after his NHL career ends -
Alex Ovechkin has spent more than two decades building a life in North America, but when his hockey career is eventually over, the Washington Capitals captain already knows where he wants to call home: Moscow, Russia. The Great 8 stated the obvious when asked where he plans to live after officially calling it quits on
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Alex Ovechkin’s son Sergei scores hat trick in Ovi Cup gala match for second straight year -
Sergei Ovechkin put together another MVP performance at the annual Ovi Cup gala match. Sergei, age 7, played on the same team as his dad, the legendary Alex Ovechkin, age 40, in what turned out to be his second straight hat trick game at the event. Sergei, wearing an ‘A’ on his jersey as alternate
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Evgeny Kuznetsov signs one-year KHL contract with Sibir Novosibirsk -
Evgeny Kuznetsov’s offseason search for a new team is over. KHL club Sibir Novosibirsk announced Saturday that they have signed Kuznetsov to a one-year contract for the 2026-27 season. Sibir will be the fourth KHL team Kuznetsov has played for since the beginning of the 2024-25 campaign after SKA St. Petersburg, Metallurg Magnitogorsk, and Salvat
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‘NHL expansion is coming’: Top player agent says Houston and Atlanta both emerging as destinations for new teams -
The NHL doesn’t seem likely to be a 32-team league for much longer. Allan Walsh, one of hockey’s premier player agents, is never one to be afraid to cause a stir, and did so on Thursday when he tweeted, “NHL expansion is coming,” and identified Houston and Atlanta as cities likely to receive teams in
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Ryan Hofer (F) from Washington Capitals to Calgary Wranglers -
Date: 08/07/2026 Player: Ryan Hofer (F) From: Washington Capitals To: Calgary Wranglers Information: 1 year Source: You need a free account to view Transfer URL Sign In/Up
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2026-08-07
The time Alex Ovechkin really made a fool of Dale Hunter… by pretending to be a plumber -
Alex Ovechkin has never been afraid to share anecdotes that reveal his personality—and it’s particularly… entertaining. In a recent interview (Empty Netters Podcast), the Washington Capitals captain looked back on a defining moment in his career, when Dale Hunter was behind the team’s bench during the 2011–2012 season. At the time, the coach had told […] The post The time Alex Ovechkin really made a fool of Dale Hunter… by pretending to be a plumber appeared first on Dose.ca.
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Ovechkin Plunger Story: Why He Taped One to His Stick -
Highlights Ovechkin explained the plunger he once taped to his stick at a Capitals practice The bit started with a Dale Hunter insult after a Washington loss in 2011-12 Read below for the full quote and the video from Fanatics Fest NYC Alex Ovechkin finally explained the plunger. The Capitals captain sat down with the […] The post Ovechkin Plunger Story: Why He Taped One to His Stick appeared first on Gino Hard.
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Alex Ovechkin tells story of why he once taped a toilet plunger to his stick at Capitals practice -
Alex Ovechkin is not one to usually mess around with his hockey sticks, but he made a funny exception during the 2011-12 NHL season. Ovechkin taped a toilet plunger to his stick and used it for a few drills during a Washington Capitals practice. The joke, which stemmed from something head coach Dale Hunter told
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Gunnar Conboy 2027 NHL Draft: USA Coach Sees Tom Wilson -
Highlights Team USA coach Reid Cashman compares Gunnar Conboy to Capitals forward Tom Wilson The 6-foot-3 winger is an associate captain and a 2027 NHL Draft prospect Read below for what Cashman said and where Conboy plays next Reid Cashman spent two seasons behind the Washington Capitals bench, and one of the players he coached […] The post Gunnar Conboy 2027 NHL Draft: USA Coach Sees Tom Wilson appeared first on Gino Hard.
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Pittsburgh Penguins sign forward with just 14 career points to an 8-year, $32 million contract extension -
The Pittsburgh Penguins made a very surprising move on Thursday. The club announced that they have re-signed restricted free agent forward Ville Koivunen to an 8-year, $32 million contract extension ($4 million AAV). A deal of that length for any player tends to raise the eyebrows of the hockey world, but this one was even
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Zdeno Chara involved in bicycle accident during training ride, says injured runner was at fault -
Legendary NHL defenseman Zdeno Chara was involved in a bicycle accident while training in his native Slovakia last week, per Slovak outlet Športnet. The Hockey Hall of Famer and longtime Boston Bruins captain collided with a runner on a cycling path near the village of Beluša on July 29 while out on one of his
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2026-08-06
Stingrays re-sign Wilkins -
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. – The South Carolina Stingrays, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Washington Capitals and the American Hockey League’s Hershey Bears, have announced they have re-signed veteran forward Josh Wilkins for the 2026-27 season. Wilkins returns for … Continue reading → The post Stingrays re-sign Wilkins first appeared on Pro Hockey News.
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Thursday Habs Headlines: Rebuild targets worth pursuing -
Montreal Canadiens news and notes Players worth considering if Kent Hughes is serious about accelerating the rebuild. [The Sick Podcast] Unrestricted free agent Patrik Laine could be a fit for teams looking to add offence without breaking the bank. [Montreal Gazette] Cole Caufield is getting some well-deserved recognition, coming in ninth in the NHL Network’s ranking of wingers. [
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