Connor Carrick

Fomer Capitals defenseman Jakub Jerabek traded to the St. Louis Blues

Jakub Jerabek has become an NHL-journeyman in the past year. After being traded from the Montreal Canadiens to help the Capitals in their playoff push, Jerabek left in free agency and signed a one-year, $1 million AAV contract with the Edmonton Oilers.

Monday, the Oilers traded Jerabek to the St. Louis Blues for a sixth-round pick in the 2020 NHL draft. The Oilers will receive a fifth-round pick instead if Jerabek plays in at least fifty games.

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NHL players react to Floyd Mayweather beating Conor McGregor

Floyd Mayweather TKO’d UFC double champion Conor McGregor in the 10th round Saturday night, pushing his undefeated record to 50-0. According to Sportsnet Stats, Mayweather made at least $59,347.18 per second during the victory.

Many NHL players watched the fight or attended it live in Vegas. Former Capital Daniel Winnik was at T-Mobile Arena for the event along with NHL stars Brent Burns, Joe Thornton and Evander Kane. Burns draped himself in an Irish flag.

Players, especially NHL enforcer, had strong opinions about the fight, including former Hurricanes forward Anthony Stewart who tweeted an Alex Semin bongos GIF to describe McGregor’s fading punch power late in the fight.

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By Ian Oland On August 27, 2017 0 Comment

The Canadian finance minister is taking his Mexican counterpart to Friday’s Caps-Leafs Game

Washington Capitals games attract an eclectic crowd. Over the years, we’ve seen the moderator of Meet the Press, Wizards players, Redskins players and game show hosts. Sadly, despite our industrious efforts, a former or current President of the United States has not taken in the best game you can name.

Correction: Reader Michael Krigbaum pointed out that President Bill Clinton attended a third-round game in 1998.

But Friday night, Washington’s diplomatic corps will be represented as the Caps face the Toronto Maple Leafs in Game Five of their first round series, with best of 7 clash tied 2-2. Canadian Finance Minister Bill Morneau will attend the matchup with his Mexican counterpart, Jose Antonio Meade. The news was confirmed by RMNB.

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By Chris Gordon On April 21, 2017 0 Comment

Leafs goaltender Frederik Andersen finds confidence in loss: ‘We showed we could play with these guys’

The Toronto Maple Leafs squeaked into the postseason as the East’s second wildcard team. But Thursday, after taking the first-seeded Capitals to the wall, goaltender Frederik Andersen drew confidence from the Leafs’ 3-2 overtime loss in Game One.

Andersen stopped 41 of 44 shots, robbing the Caps several times in regulation and the extra frame.

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By Ian Oland On April 14, 2017 0 Comment

Former teammates Connor Carrick and Justin Williams almost fought each other

The Caps and Leafs don’t have much postseason history, but that is changing in a hurry after a high-event first period.

The two teams combined for three goals and 32 hits in the first twenty minutes of the series. One particular melee almost led to hands being thrown between two unlikely players.

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By Ian Oland On April 13, 2017 0 Comment

Connor Carrick on Tom Wilson: ‘He hasn’t gotten any smaller’

Tuesday night at Verizon Center, former Capitals defenseman Connor Carrick will be playing the second game in his former barn since being traded. While Carrick struggled at times during his stint in Washingon, he’s turning into a very dependable player for Toronto.

In 32 games this season, Carrick has scored only one goal and registered four points. But his possession tells a different story. The five-foot, eleven-inch defenseman has pushed play, ranking second on the team with a 53.99% score and venue adjusted Corsi. The only player he trails is Jake Gardiner.

After the team’s morning skate, Carrick spoke about his familiarity in Washington, as well as his longtime friendship with “big boy” Tom Wilson.

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By Ian Oland On January 3, 2017 0 Comment

How the Capitals are spending their Christmas break

After blanking the Bolts and celebrating TJ Oshie’s Dirty 30 Friday night, the Capitals dispersed across the country to celebrate the NHL’s three-day holiday break. Here’s what your favorite past, current, and future Caps were up to for Christmas.

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By Ian Oland On December 26, 2016 0 Comment

Former Capitals defensemen Connor Carrick blocks a shot with his head

While Auston Matthews was making history by becoming the first NHL player to score four goals in his debut, Connor Carrick was providing more cerebral contributions to the Leafs. In the third period of Toronto’s 5-4 overtime loss against the Ottawa Senators on opening night, the former Capitals defensemen blocked a puck with his temporal bone.

In the third period in a contest against the rival Sens, Carrick got down in front of goaltender Frederik Andersen to stop a shot from center Chris Wideman to protect a 4-3 lead. It worked — sort of.

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By Chris Gordon On October 12, 2016 0 Comment

Evgeny Kuznetsov Serves as Guest Instructor at Pavel Datsyuk’s Skill Development Camp

Photo: Pavel Datsyuk’s Facebook page

Tuesday, Washington Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov was busy volunteering his time, serving as a guest instructor at Pavel Datsyuk’s Skill Development Camp. With all that magic under one roof, I’m surprised the hockey rink didn’t implode.

Datsyuk, who retired from the NHL and signed a two-year deal with Ska St. Petersberg 11 days ago, thanked Kuznetsov for his contribution on his Twitter account.

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By Ian Oland On July 19, 2016 0 Comment

Former Capital Connor Carrick and the Toronto Marlies Will Face the Hershey Bears in the Eastern Conference Finals

At the trade deadline, the Washington Capitals traded Brooks Laich and prospect Connor Carrick to the Toronto Maple Leafs for Daniel Winnik. After spending some time with the big club during the regular season, Carrick and his American Hockey League Toronto Marlies will face the Hershey Bears in the Eastern Conference Finals.

On Monday, the Marlies defeated the Albany Devils in a dramatic Game Seven. Carrick put the Marlies up 3-2 late in the third period.

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By Ian Oland On May 16, 2016 0 Comment

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