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…
Brian MacLellan says ‘nothing’s panned out’ despite Capitals’ aggressive offseason strategy
ARLINGTON, VA — An already-aging Capitals roster got older on Saturday, signing 34-year-old Max Pacioretty and trading for 30-year-old Joel Edmundson. Those…
Brian MacLellan says Capitals tried to move up in NHL Draft but ‘everybody had their guy that they wanted to get’
The Washington Capitals' rumored pursuit of Matvei Michkov was all but confirmed by GM Brian MacLellan after he spoke to reporters at…
Brian MacLellan seems to indicate the Capitals are currently working on a trade for a top-six talent
Washington Capitals general manager Brian MacLellan said in March that the club would look to add "a top-six winger that has skill"…
Brian MacLellan says the Capitals haven’t had a single discussion about trading Tom Wilson: ‘We’re constantly telling people we’re not’
Washington Capitals general manager Brian MacLellan is exasperated at the media and rightly so. Tom Wilson, who is an unrestricted free agent…
Brian MacLellan will wait until training camp to make decision on Nicklas Backstrom’s career
Washington Capitals general manager Brian MacLellan introduced Spencer Carbery as the team's new head coach on Thursday, but the biggest news to…
Brian MacLellan says Capitals’ coaching search is just beginning: ‘We’ll monitor the playoffs’
Washington Capitals general manager Brian MacLellan spoke to two team-friendly media members under the Monumental Sports umbrella after the 2023 NHL Draft…
Brian MacLellan hasn’t played the NHL Draft Lottery simulator: ‘I refuse to do it’
After a dreadful season that saw them finish as the eighth-worst team in the NHL, the Washington Capitals will have a chance,…
Brian MacLellan wants Tom Wilson to finish his career in DC: ‘We’re going to do everything we can to sign him’
Tom Wilson is approaching an important date in his career. The 29-year-old forward will be eligible to sign a new extension beginning…
Report: Evgeny Kuznetsov’s new agents plan to speak with Capitals general manager Brian MacLellan
Evgeny Kuznetsov has been in the news a lot over the past few months and that does not seem to be changing…
What were the Washington Capitals?
Their season both disappointing and over, the Washington Capitals will be the topic of conversation a lot this summer. They've already fired…
Brian MacLellan is open to hiring a younger coach to replace Peter Laviolette
Washington Capitals general manager Brian MacLellan was forced to make a move on the coaching staff earlier than he was intending. Hours…
Brian MacLellan on Nicklas Backstrom: ‘He’s going to have to make a decision on his career’
Nicklas Backstrom may have played his final game as a Washington Capital. However, at this moment in time, the player and organization…
Capitals worries, ranked
Summer will come early for the Washington Capitals, who have not qualified for the playoffs for the first time in nine years.…
Brian MacLellan on if he talks to Peter Laviolette about playing young players more: ‘To a certain extent’
The Washington Capitals have the oldest roster in the NHL this season with an average age of 31 and they've also been…
Brian MacLellan suggests Vincent Iorio will be back in the AHL after ‘a couple games’
Vincent Iorio was called up by the Capitals from the AHL's Hershey Bears earlier this week and made his NHL debut against…
Brian MacLellan says Capitals will look to add ‘a top-six winger that has skill’ over the offseason
Washington Capitals general manager Brian MacLellan continued to make the rounds with media after the Trade Deadline passed. On Monday afternoon, MacLellan…
Brian MacLellan on belief that Peter Laviolette doesn’t like playing or developing young players: ‘I think it’s tough for all coaches’
From afar, Capitals head coach Peter Laviolette has seemingly butted heads with countless young players during his tenure in Washington and has…
Capitals can ‘get serious’ about a possible John Carlson return from injury in late March
Capitals' general manager Brian MacLellan gave an injury update on John Carlson during his annual post-trade deadline press conference. MacLellan said that…
