Goalies will be in high demand at the trade deadline
The NHL trade deadline is on Friday, March 8, and it will be the most important one for the Washington Capitals since…
Capitals’ trade deadline focus believed to be offloading contracts to better position team for future
The Washington Capitals are on a three-game win streak and closer to a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference than they have…
Brian MacLellan ready to make decision on trade deadline by early next week: ‘These games will determine what direction we go’
The Washington Capitals have some big decisions on the horizon as the NHL's March 8 trade deadline quickly approaches. With the date…
Caps trade candidates, ranked
I've been starting a lot of stories lately by citing the Washington Capitals' playoff chances according to various sources. I'm not going…
The many bets of Brian MacLellan
The Washington Capitals are unlikely to make the playoffs. HockeyViz says they've got an 18 percent chance; Dom Luczyszyn has them at…
Brian MacLellan seems to suggest Nicklas Backstrom is done playing: ‘He made a decision and that’s the way he’s going out’
The Washington Capitals announced center Nicklas Backstrom would be taking a leave of absence from the team over two weeks ago. Since…
Brian MacLellan evaluates the job Spencer Carbery has done as Capitals head coach 10 games into the season
The Washington Capitals are 10 games into the 2023-24 NHL season and 10 games into the reign of rookie head coach Spencer…
Brian MacLellan says Capitals still looking to trade for a young, top-six forward: ‘We’re still pursuing opportunities’
Washington Capitals general manager Brian MacLellan has long been transparent about his desire to add a young top-six forward to his team's…
Brian MacLellan says Nicklas Backstrom ‘unlikely’ to play again this season
The Washington Capitals announced on Wednesday that Nicklas Backstrom was taking a leave of absence from the team due to lingering issues…
Evgeny Kuznetsov points to Capitals’ hiring of Peter Laviolette for downturn in team: ‘You brought a coach who almost didn’t fit our style’
Evgeny Kuznetsov held his first press conference with Capitals media on Thursday, the first day of Capitals Training Camp. There, he seemed…
Alex Ovechkin on if Brian MacLellan consults with him on moves: ‘If they ask for any advice, I give it’
Washington Capitals general manager Brian MacLellan has admitted in the past that he will at times ask Alex Ovechkin for input on…
Capitals promote Brian MacLellan to president of hockey operations, appoint Dick Patrick to team chairman
The Washington Capitals announced on Monday that they have made a handful of moves within their front office. The headline move is…
Tom Wilson trade rumors believed to drive Capitals ‘absolutely bananas’
Brian MacLellan is about as upfront and honest as a general manager in sports can be, but he recently found that his…
Brian MacLellan says Capitals remain in market for top-six forward: ‘We’re still talking to a few teams about trades’
Washington Capitals general manager Brian MacLellan has been open about his desire to make a change to his team's top-six forward group…
Brian MacLellan on the Capitals’ new coaching staff: ‘I think we rounded it out really well’
The Washington Capitals parted ways with head coach Peter Laviolette and assistants Blaine Forsythe and Kevin McCarthy in April after the team…
Tom Wilson and Brian MacLellan say trade rumors made them aggressive about getting contract extension done before season
The Washington Capitals made a long-term commitment to Tom Wilson on Friday, inking the big winger to a seven-year, $45.5 million extension.…
Tom Wilson’s extension will likely make him the next captain after Alex Ovechkin and makes it possible he retires a Capital
August is usually not a time for huge NHL contracts to get signed, but the Washington Capitals flipped the script on Friday,…
Capitals article confirms Evgeny Kuznetsov requested trade, explains why top-six trade hasn’t materialized
The Washington Capitals and general manager Brian MacLellan entered the 2023 offseason expecting to make a trade that would address their aging…
Capitals reportedly still ‘looking to make a hockey trade in their top six’
Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman put a bow on the 2022-23 season with his final 32 Thoughts Podcast episode of the summer. In it,…
How the Capitals’ veteran adds and lack of offseason trades could impact young players’ opportunities in the fall
The Washington Capitals and the Pittsburgh Penguins have been league powers over the last decade-plus, but the two rival teams both missed…
