John Carlson signs two-year, $17 million deal with Tampa Bay Lightning
Former Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson has found his new home. Carlson signed a two-year contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning worth…
Blue Jackets take Zach Werenski off the trade market: ‘I want to win and I want to do that in Columbus’
Zach Werenski is no longer on the trade market. The Blue Jackets announced the news in a statement from the 2026 Norris…
Capitals sign depth center Josh Dunne to a one-year contract
The Washington Capitals added to their organizational forward depth again by signing center Josh Dunne to a one-year contract. Dunne will be…
Capitals land former Blue Jackets captain Boone Jenner on a four-year, $23 million contract
Boone Jenner is officially making his way from one Metropolitan Division team to another. After ESPN's Kevin Weekes linked the Washington Capitals…
Capitals sign veteran defenseman Justin Holl to a one-year contract
The Washington Capitals have made another small signing on the first day of free agency, inking veteran defenseman Justin Holl to a…
Brandon Duhaime signs free agent contract with Toronto Maple Leafs
Team prankster, enforcer, and genuinely funny guy, Brandon Duhaime, is moving on from the Washington Capitals. The rugged fourth-line forward signed a…
Capitals sign right-handed defender Vincent Desharnais to a four-year, $16.8 million contract
Vincent Desharnais is the newest member of the Washington Capitals. The Capitals entered free agency this summer knowing they needed to address…
Capitals sign forward Jonny Brodzinski to a one-year, one-way contract
The Washington Capitals have made their first signing on the opening day of free agency, and it's a minor one. The club…
Trevor van Riemsdyk signs free agent contract with Pittsburgh Penguins
Trevor van Riemsdyk is headed to the Washington Capitals' biggest rival. The now-former Capitals defenseman agreed to a two-year, $8 million contract…
Alex Ovechkin becomes NHL free agent for first time in his 21-year career
Alex Ovechkin has had many "firsts" throughout his legendary 21-year NHL career, and will mark another on Wednesday. The five-year contract extension…
2026 NHL Free Agency live tracker: Every signing, trade, and big moment
One of the wildest days on the NHL offseason calendar is upon us: the opening of free agency. At 12:00 pm ET,…
Zach Werenski vetoes move to Stars after Blue Jackets reached verbal agreement on trade (report)
Zach Werenski appears to be on his way out of the door in Columbus, but his inevitable landing spot is not going…
6-foot-3 Oliver Suvanto looks to get stronger after NHL Draft: ‘I like to be the big and mean guy’
ARLINGTON, VA -- 2026 first-round pick Oliver Suvanto is still startstruck by the NHL. Four days after Washington drafted him 18th overall,…
Hershey Bears assistant Nick Bootland departs to become head coach of Cleveland Monsters
The Hershey Bears are losing an integral part of their coaching staff, as assistant Nick Bootland is departing the club to become…
Canadiens first-round pick Gleb Pugachyov makes bold claim about fighting Tom Wilson: ‘There would be nothing left of him’
The Montreal Canadiens made forward Gleb Pugachyov their 2026 first-round pick last week, and it sure appears the 18-year-old Russian is not…
Charlie Lindgren expected to remain with Capitals despite trade speculation (report)
The Washington Capitals appear ready to begin the 2026-27 season with the same goaltending tandem from the past two campaigns: Logan Thompson…
Capitals do not extend qualifying offers to three players, making them all unrestricted free agents
After trading Connor McMichael and Hendrix Lapierre, the Washington Capitals had just three restricted free agents remaining in Ryan Hofer, Garin Bjorklund,…
Washington Capitals announce 2026 Development Camp roster and schedule
The Washington Capitals are set to host the 2026 edition of their annual Development Camp this week. Ahead of the organization's prospects…
Ilya Protas expected to make Capitals’ Opening Night roster
The Washington Capitals appear to have their four centers penciled in to start the 2026-27 season, and Ilya Protas is one of…
Chris Patrick says Capitals will target both forwards and defensemen in NHL free agency
The Washington Capitals have been one of the most active teams in the NHL this summer, and they don't plan to call…
