The league has announced that Washington Capitals’ defenseman Ethan Bear has been admitted into the NHL/NHLPA’s Player Assistance Program. He will be away from the team for an undisclosed period. The 26-year-old was raised on Ochapowance First Nation near Regina and was drafted in the fifth round by the Edmonton Oilers in the 2015 NHL…
NHL forward Tom Wilson has been suspended for six games after his high-sticking incident on Toronto Maple Leafs’ forward Noah Gregor. The NHL Department of Player Safety released the rulings after their in-person hearing on Friday afternoon. Wilson will forfeit $161,458.32 in salary for his six-game suspension. It is not yet known if he will…
The Edmonton Oilers came ready to play tonight and were rewarded with a commanding 7-2 victory over the Washington Capitals. This game had a bit of everything, which will be dissected below. It also marks two straight wins for the Oilers, who are still hoping to catch the Vancouver Canucks for first place in the…
The Washington Capitals have secured the services of defenseman Rasmus Sandin for the foreseeable future, announcing a five-year contract extension with the pending restricted free agent. The deal, revealed on Wednesday, comes in at an average annual value and cap hit of $4.6 million, translating to a total of $23 million over its duration. Notably,…
In hopes of clinching another Stanley Cup, the Vegas Golden Knights have made a trade with the Washington Capitals to acquire Anthony Mantha. According to reports, the return from Vegas is a second-round pick in 2024 and a fourth-round selection in 2026. Washington is retaining 50% of Mantha’s salary in the trade. Anthony Mantha goes…
ARLINGTON, Va. — Evgeny Kuznetsov cleared waivers Sunday and was loaned to Hershey of the American Hockey League by the Washington Capitals. The forward was placed on waivers Saturday with the hope of giving the 31-year-old forward a fresh start elsewhere. “I think he’s been looking for a change in an environment, and this might…
The Washington Capitals have taken a significant step by placing Evgeny Kuznetsov on waivers, signaling a potential fresh start for the talented center. Kuznetsov, who recently completed his time in the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program, has a remaining cap hit of $7.8 million through the end of next season. Despite his proven skill set, it’s…
The Washington Capitals find themselves at the center of trade speculations as the 2024 NHL Trade Deadline approaches. Among the players drawing interest, Anthony Mantha and Nic Dowd are being mentioned in trade discussions. Seeing as the Edmonton Oilers are reportedly looking for a right-winger and a center, it makes sense that these two teams…
As the Washington Capitals approach the trade deadline amidst a 3-6-1 record in the last 10 games, the playoffs look unlikely. They sit seven points outside of a Wild Card spot and the team seems poised to explore selling options. Among the potential trade candidates is winger Max Pacioretty, a pending unrestricted free agent who…
The Washington Capitals and the Hershey Bears have extended their affiliation agreement through the 2029-30 season. Hershey has posted a record of 783-428-72-91 (.629 points percentage) since the current affiliation with Washington began in 2005-06. Last season, the Bears won their AHL-record 12th Calder Cup championship and their fourth during the current partnership (2006, 2009,…
