Alex Ovechkin Helps Pick Miss Moscow 2014, Explains Why He’s Around Maria Kirilenko Less
Photo: ITAR-TASS On Thursday night, Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin returned to the spotlight for the first time since he accepted his…
The Orpikalypse Test
I'm starting to get the feeling not everyone agrees about the Brooks Orpik signing. The ex-Penguin defender brings experience and grit to…
Let’s Get Olie Kolzig 10,000 Twitter Followers
Ian Oland, age 17. A lot of people hate RMNB right now, and I don't blame you one bit. I'm stupid, we're all…
Mikhail Grabovski Signs With Islanders, Leaves Caps With Big Hole at Center
Photo: Chris Gordon I'm afraid I've got some bad news. Mikhail Grabovski is now a former Capital. Wednesday afternoon, Grabo signed a…
Tom Wilson Sustains Ankle Injury in Canada, May Miss Start of Regular Season
On Wednesday afternoon Mike Vogel of the Washington Capitals announced that second-year forward Tom Wilson suffered an ankle injury in Ontario. Wilson…
Capitals’ Moves Widely Panned by Big-Time Hockey Media
The Washington Capitals were aggressive on the first day of free agency, adding three players to their roster: Matt Niskanen, Brooks Orpik,…
The Explanation: Brian MacLellan Speaks to Reporters After His $70 Million Spending Spree
Photo credit: Chris Gordon On a hot late spring day a little over a month ago, Brian MacLellan met the media for…
Capitals Sign Matt Niskanen to a Seven-Year, $40.25-Million Contract
It's not over yet. The Capitals have announced that they have signed defenseman Matt Niskanen to a 7-year contract with an AAV…
Words are Wind
"It’s going to be hard to take advantage of me." - Brian MacLellan Orpik. Five years. $5.5 million AAV.
Underrated: Caps Re-sign RFA Michael Latta to Two-Year Deal
Photo: @Latta17 New Washington Capitals general manager Brian MacLellan has made some polarizing moves on Tuesday. First, he signed Justin Peters to…
Capitals Sign Brooks Orpik to Insane Five-Year, $27.5-Million Deal
The Washington Capitals have addressed their defensive woes in the worst way possible, signing former Penguin Brooks Orpik to a five-year, $27.5-million…
Caps Sign Justin Peters to be Braden Holtby’s Backup
Photo: Grant Halverson Around 12:30 PM, the Washington Capitals made their first splash into free agency, signing a minor yet potentially important player.…
Free Agency Frenzy Open Thread 2014
NHL teams have had an extra handful of days to talk to players before free agency officially begins, so some are expecting…
Six Charts to Explain the Capitals’ Approach to Free Agency
Starting at noon, it'll be open season on unrestricted free agents in the NHL. Last year's contracts will be up, and we'll be…
Four Free Agents Who Could Help the Capitals Blue Line
Christian Ehrhoff's buyout makes him the best defenseman available. (Photo: Greg Fiume/Getty Images) The Caps didn't acquire any NHL players at the draft,…
Matt Niskanen: A Case Study in Context
Matt Niskanen, late of the Pittsburgh Penguins, is one of the marquee defensemen expected to go to free agency tomorrow. New Caps beat writer…
Jakub Vrana, Andre Burakovsky, and the Caps’ Faith in Draft Year Droppers
Andre Burakovsky and Jakub Vrana slid during their draft years but got selected in the first round by the Caps (Photos: Getty…
Getting to Know Caps Late-Round Picks In The 2014 NHL Draft
Photo: Bruce Bennett/Getty Images The Capitals complete the 2014 Draft by picking three players in the last three rounds: Shane Gersich, Steven Spinner…
Capitals Draft Nathan Walker With 89th Overall Pick In the 2014 NHL Draft
Photo: Washington Capitals The Capitals have traded up again to get a pick in the third round back, moving the 104th and…
Capitals Draft Vitek Vanecek With 39th Overall Pick In the 2014 NHL Draft
Photo: Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament In the secound round of the NHL Draft, the Capitals traded up, dealing the 44th and 74th…
