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Tom Wilson excited Erik Karlsson is a Penguin, looking forward to ‘try and make his life difficult’

The Pittsburgh Penguins made a big addition in early August, adding star defenseman Erik Karlsson in a blockbuster three-team trade. After five seasons with the San Jose Sharks, Karlsson will jump headlong into the Caps-Pens rivalry when the two teams face off for Washington’s season opener on October 13th.

Tom Wilson, for one, is ready. During a radio interview with TSN 1050’s First Up, Wilson gave his thoughts on the trade and what it meant for the rivalry.

Reigning Norris winner or not, Wilson has no plans to make it easy for Karlsson.

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By Katie Adler 4 months ago

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Cale Makar named cover athlete for EA Sports’ NHL 24

With less than two months to go until the start of the 2023-24 season, EA Sports has named Colorado Avalanche blueliner Cale Makar as their cover athlete for the upcoming NHL 24.

Makar will become just the third Avalanche player to appear on the cover of the video game series. He’ll be the first to do so since Joe Sakic replaced Danny Heatley on the cover of NHL 2004.

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By Katie Adler 4 months ago

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Philipp Grubauer volunteers his time at a Seattle-area horse rescue. It helps him ‘find that happy balance.’

Seattle Kraken goaltender Philipp Grubauer has already made a mark on the team. He signed with the Kraken as a free agent in 2021 after a three-year stint in Colorado that culminated in a third-place bid for the Vezina Trophy. Less than two years later, the former Capitals goalie would backstop the Kraken to their first-ever playoff series win against the Avs.

Grubauer discovered a love of horses while in Colorado and knew he’d want to continue in Seattle. He soon started volunteering at Save a Forgotten Equine (SAFE), a horse rescue facility in nearby Redmond, Washington.

In a recently released video from the Kraken, Grubauer goes behind the scenes to explain what makes the organization so special to him.

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By Katie Adler 4 months ago

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Martin Fehervary wins Robert Svehla Award as Slovak defenseman of the year

Martin Fehervary received a big honor in his home country on Tuesday.

The Capitals defenseman was named the top rearguard of Slovakia during the Slovak Ice Hockey Federation’s annual awards show.

In his second full NHL season, Fehervary scored six goals and had 16 points in 67 games.

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By Katie Adler and Ian Oland 4 months ago

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Hershey Bears sign Kevin O’Neil to one-year AHL contract

The Hershey Bears have signed forward Kevin O’Neil to a one-year AHL deal. O’Neil made his AHL debut with the Bears last year, playing two games for Hershey on a PTO.

In 53 games with the South Carolina Stingrays last season, O’Neil tallied 50 points (24g, 26a). He also played three games on an AHL PTO with the Colorado Eagles.

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By Katie Adler 4 months ago

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TJ Oshie starts fundraiser after death of former teammate at Warroard High School: He was ‘a big brother to me’

TJ Oshie has launched a GoFundMe campaign following the sudden death of his friend Michael Tveit. Tveit played alongside Oshie when Warroad High School won the State Championship in 2003 and went on to coach Warroad’s boys’ varsity team.

The fundraiser will support Tveit’s wife Darnell and sons Carson, Cooper, and Cullen.

“Tveiter thanks for being like a big brother to me in high school when we won a championship together,” Oshie said in an Instagram post, “I’ll always cherish all the good times we had on and off the ice. Rest in peace brother.”

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By Katie Adler 4 months ago

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Hershey Bears sign forward Tyson Empey to one-year AHL contract

The Hershey Bears made a depth free agent signing on Monday, inking forward Tyson Empey to a one-year, one-way AHL deal. Known for his physical play, Empey could serve a big role with the ECHL South Carolina Stingrays next season.

The 28-year-old spent time last season with both the AHL’s Tucson Roadrunners and the ECHL’s Atlanta Gladiators in 2022-23. Over parts of two seasons with the Roadrunners, Empey logged 13 total fighting majors in 79 games.

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By Katie Adler 5 months ago

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Alexander Suzdalev, Ryan Leonard, and Ryan Chesley to compete in 2023 World Junior Summer Showcase

Less than a month after Development Camp, several of the Capitals’ top prospects will be back on the ice to compete at USA Hockey’s 2023 World Junior Summer Showcase. Alexander Suzdalev will represent Sweden at the tournament, while Ryan Leonard and Ryan Chesley will play for USA’s Team White.

The showcase will take place in Plymouth, Michigan from July 27th to August 4th, with the first game coming on July 29th. A split squad of American players–Team White and Team Blue–will play alongside Sweden and Finland in the four-team tournament.

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By Katie Adler 5 months ago

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NFL officially approves sale of Washington Commanders to Josh-Harris led group, fines Dan Snyder $60 million

The NFL has approved the sale of the Washington Commanders to a partnership group led by Josh Harris. In a special session on Thursday, the league’s owners voted unanimously to allow the purchase. The deal could close as early as Friday, per the Washington Post.

The Snyder family and the new Harris-led ownership group had entered into a formal agreement to sell the team in May. As well as voting to allow the sale, the NFL fined Dan Snyder $60 million following the league’s investigation into sexual and financial misconduct by Snyder and the Commanders.

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By Katie Adler 5 months ago

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Tom Wilson and Devante Smith-Pelly reunite on the ice for summer hockey training

Tom Wilson caught up with a beloved former teammate while training in Toronto this week. Devante Smith-Pelly joined Wilson on the ice during Paragenix Systems Inc.’s offseason program. The two were all smiles while skating in a photo originally posted by the company on Instagram.

Smith-Pelly, who scored seven huge goals during the Capitals’ 2018 Stanley Cup Run, announced his retirement from professional hockey last December. Since then, he returned to DC for the Capitals’ Black History Night, where he dropped the game’s ceremonial first puck.

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By Katie Adler 5 months ago

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