Gina Carlson posts emotional message on Instagram after John Carlson re-signs with Capitals

Sunday evening John Carlson inked an eight-year contract extension to stay with the only team he’s ever known. Hours later, his wife Gina posted a touching tribute to the Capitals and Washington, DC on her Instagram.

In her caption, Gina touches on meeting John in the city seven years ago. She also mentioned that the couple secretly bought land in the DC-area a few months ago to build their dream home.

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By Cara Bahniuk On June 24, 2018  0 Comment
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Capitals re-sign John Carlson to eight-year, $64 million contract

According to TSN’s Bob McKenzie, the Washington Capitals have re-signed defenseman John Carlson to an eight-year contract extension worth an annual average salary of $8 million.

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By Peter Hassett On June 24, 2018  1 Comment
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Brooks Orpik clears waivers, buyout expected from Colorado Avalanche

Former Capitals defenseman Brooks Orpik ($5.5 million cap hit) officially cleared waivers on Sunday, paving the way for a buyout by the Colorado Avalanche.

The news was first reported by CapFriendly.

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By Ian Oland On June 24, 2018  0 Comment
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RIP Vinnie Paul Abbott of Pantera, who might have dented the Stanley Cup

Co-founder of the metal band Pantera, Vinnie Paul Abbott, died in his sleep on Friday night. Abbott was an expert drummer, playing in Pantera as well as Damageplan, Hellyeah, and many side projects.

Abbott was a dedicated fan of the Dallas Stars, who in 1999 won the Stanley Cup, a trophy that was nearly destroyed during a wild, multi-day party at his home.

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By Peter Hassett On June 24, 2018  0 Comment
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Grading the Washington Capitals 2018 NHL Draft selections

The 2018 NHL Draft has concluded and the Washington Capitals ended up with seven players selected over seven full rounds of action. It’s time to evaluate how they did.

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By Chris Cerullo On June 24, 2018  0 Comment
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John Carlson’s agent is now taking calls from other interested teams

Though it was reported on Saturday that the Capitals and John Carlson were nearing a deal to bring the defenseman back, nothing was finalized as of Sunday, and the window is now open for other teams to approach unrestricted free agents.

Carlson’s agent, Rick Curran, confirmed to TSN’s Bob McKenzie that without an extension inked with the Capitals he has started receiving calls from interested teams.

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By Donya Abramo On June 24, 2018  0 Comment
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Colorado Avalanche sign Philipp Grubauer to a three-year deal worth $3.3333333 million annually

Renaud Lavoie reports the details of goalie Philipp Grubauer‘s new contract with the Colorado Avalanche. Grubauer will earn ten million dollars over the next three seasons.

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By Peter Hassett On June 23, 2018  0 Comment
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While FaceTiming Alex Ovechkin, Alexander Alexeyev made a fountains joke

With their 31st overall pick at the 2018 NHL Draft, the Washington Capitals selected Russian defenseman Alexander Alexeyev.

Minutes later, Alexeyev received a FaceTime call from Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin, and we quickly learned that this kid has jokes, much like fellow-countryman Evgeny Kuznetsov.

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By Ian Oland On June 23, 2018  0 Comment
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Capitals select center Eric Florchuk in seventh-round of 2018 NHL Draft

The Washington Capitals have wrapped up the 2018 NHL Draft, selecting center Eric Florchuk from the Saskatoon Blades with the very last pick in the seventh and final round. In the nicest way possible, Mr. Florchuk is the NHL’s Mr. Irrelevant.

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By Chris Cerullo On June 23, 2018  1 Comment
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Capitals select defenseman Alex Kannok-Leipert in sixth round of 2018 NHL Draft

The Capitals were supposed to pick last in the sixth round, but made a trade to move up and take a player they really liked.

After dealing pick number 186 and a sixth round pick in 2019 to the Vancouver Canucks, the Capitals selected defenseman Alex Kannok-Leipert at pick number 161.

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By Chris Cerullo On June 23, 2018  0 Comment
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