Connor McMichael

It appears both Connor McMichael and Alex Alexeyev will be black aces for the Capitals

We’re connecting some dots here (so if we’re wrong, please forgive us 🙏), but it appears both of the Capitals’ first-round picks from the 2018 and 2019 Drafts will be black aces for Washington during the NHL’s 24-team playoff.

Saturday, Russian defenseman Alex Alexeyev posted on Instagram from the Pulkovo Airport in St. Petersburg with the caption, “It’s been awesome time, but now it’s time to go back to work 🏋🏻‍♂️.”

Work for Alexeyev is hockey and his employer is the Washington Capitals. The NHL is also the only hockey league trying to resume right now. So that was clue number one.

Clue number two: Connor McMichael responded to Alexeyev’s post with the following comment.

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By Ian Oland 6 days ago

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Report: Capitals will add Connor McMichael to their postseason roster if permitted

The Washington Capitals will add 2019 first-round pick Connor McMichael to their expanded postseason roster if the NHL permits them to do so, reports Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman.

Friedman says that the Capitals will also add defenseman Martin Fehervary, who has been training with Tomas Tatar back home in Slovakia, to their playoff roster as well. The 20-year-old rookie defenseman looked impressive in six NHL games as an injury recall.

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By Ian Oland 3 weeks ago

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Brian MacLellan says first-round pick Connor McMichael could serve as black ace if NHL resumes season

Connor McMichael, who was named to the OHL’s Second All-Star Team on Wednesday, may not be done playing this season.

During a video conference with reporters on Friday, Capitals general manager Brian MacLellan said that the team is considering bringing McMichael on as a black ace for the 24-team playoff, citing it would be a good learning experience for the 19-year-old.

The Capitals signed McMichael to an entry-level contract on July 12, 2019.

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By Ian Oland 1 month ago

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Connor McMichael named to the OHL’s Second All-Star Team

Capitals first-round pick Connor McMichael had a huge 2019-20 season. The prospect center was fantastic during Caps’ training camp, made Canada’s gold medal-winning 2020 World Junior Championship team out of nowhere, and scored six hat tricks for the OHL London Knights during the regular season.

McMichael, who scored 47 goals and tallied 102 points in 52 games, was named to the OHL’s Second All-Star Team on Wednesday, just missing out on the first team.

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By Ian Oland 1 month ago

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Tom Wilson declares it ‘puppy time’ after NHL suspends season due to coronavirus

The Washington Capitals were supposed to play the Detroit Red Wings at Capital One Arena on Thursday night. Instead, the players are now grappling with an indefinite stop to their season as the coronavirus continues to spread across North America.

One player perfectly suited for this extended break is new doggy dad Tom Wilson. Wilson and his girlfriend Taylor Pischke recently adopted a rescue pup, Halle.

While Wilson found the pausing of all the major sports leagues “tough news”, he looked forward to spending a lot of time with his new eight-week-old black lab mix.

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By Ian Oland 4 months ago

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Connor McMichael named ‘OHL Player of the Week’ for third time this season

Connor McMichael’s big year continues.

After tallying his sixth hat trick of the season on Friday, the Capitals 2019 first-round pick was named the OHL’s player of the week.

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By Ian Oland 5 months ago

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Connor McMichael scores sixth hat trick of the season, has 37 goals in 36 games

Connor McMichael’s ridiculous season continues.

After winning gold with Team Canada at the World Junior Championship, the Capitals’ 2019 first-round pick returned to the OHL London Knights and has scored three hat tricks in the month of January – in only nine games.

McMichael now has six hat tricks total this season after scoring three times in London’s 7-4 victory over the Windsor Spitfires, Friday.

McMichael turned 19 on January 15.

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By Ian Oland 5 months ago

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Connor McMichael grabs his fifth OHL hat trick of the season in just his 32nd game

Connor McMichael is at it again, folks. The Caps 2019 first-round pick, WJC gold medal winner with Canada, and London Knights superstar has potted three more goals against the Erie Otters for his fifth hat trick of the season.

His four-point night overall in his 32nd game this season has him one point shy of tying his prior OHL career-high in points of 72, set last season in 67 games.

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By Chris Cerullo 6 months ago

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Nicklas Backstrom mentored Capitals prospect Connor McMichael during Training Camp

Capitals prospect Connor McMichael is having a breakout season. Not only did he secure gold with Team Canada at 2020 World Junior Championship over the winter break, but he’s also racking up goals and points with the London Knights of the OHL at a blistering pace, including four hat tricks.

As it turns out, McMichael also has a very important mentor on the Capitals roster: recently re-signed star centerman Nicklas Backstrom.

Capitals head coach Todd Reirden revealed the influence that Backstrom had had on McMichael when speaking to the media following practice at MedStar Capitals Iceplex on Wednesday.

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By Donya Abramo 6 months ago

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Connor McMichael’s 30th goal in only 30 games is a between-the-legs beauty

Connor McMichael is at it again. No, you aren’t seeing things. This isn’t the post from last night where he potted three goals against the Saginaw Spirit to earn his fourth hat trick of the season.

The Caps 2019 first round pick and recent gold medal winner with Team Canada pulled yet another trick out of his bag Sunday against the Soo Greyhounds.

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By Chris Cerullo 6 months ago

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