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City of Chicago not a fan of Alex DeBrincat trade

The Chicago Blackhawks traded two-time 40-goal-scorer Alex DeBrincat to the Ottawa Senators on Thursday. DeBrincat is going into the final year of his contract ($6.4 million AAV) and is owed a huge qualifying offer in 2023-24 ($9 million).

The rebuilding Blackhawks made the right move in dealing DeBrincat, but many fans are questioning the return. The Blackhawks did not receive any young stars or top prospects in the deal. They received three draft picks: the Senators’ first and second-round picks in tonight’s 2022 NHL Draft — the 7th and 39th overall picks — and a third-round pick in the 2024 NHL Draft.

That had some feeling a little down.

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By Ian Oland 3 months ago

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Alex Ovechkin reportedly advised not to change Instagram profile photo with Putin due to his family being in Russia

Alex Ovechkin was featured in a New York Times story on Wednesday entitled Alex Ovechkin Skates Into Canada’s Dense Ukrainian Enclave.

The story written by David Shoalts goes in-depth about how Ovechkin’s image has taken a hit recently due to his relationship with Vladimir Putin. As the Russian president approved an invasion of sovereign Ukraine, Ovechkin was criticized by fans for not condemning the war or distancing himself from Putin during a press conference he held with Capitals media on February 25. Sponsors distanced themselves from the three-time MVP, including hockey equipment company CCM and life insurance company MassMutual. Making matters worse, Ovechkin left up a photo he took with Putin in 2014 as his Instagram profile photo.

Many fans interpreted Ovechkin’s Instagram profile photo as unbending support towards Putin and his war while others thought Ovechkin could face backlash if he changed it.

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By Ian Oland 7 months ago

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Jonathan Marchessault goes off on Instagram commenters after getting accused of diving during game

The Vancouver Canucks beat the Vegas Golden Knights 5-2 on Tuesday, evening up their second-round series at one game apiece. You would think digesting that loss would be enough to call it a night, but Golden Knights forward Jonathan Marchessault was just getting started.

In a series of now-deleted Instagram comments, Marchessault replied angrily back at various hockey fans calling him a diver.

Warning: This has terrible, awful language. If you are a small child, you should X out of this website immediately and put your hands over your eyes.

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By Ian Oland 2 years ago

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We made a ‘What Caps player are you?’ Instagram filter, use it and tag us!

Stuck at home and tethered to your phone for the foreseeable future? Don’t just doomscroll; check out our new Instagram effect and find out which Caps player you are.

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By Peter Hassett 2 years ago

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Tom Wilson’s dog Halle now has her own Instagram

In breaking puppy Instagram news, Tom Wilson’s new puppy, Halle, has her own Instagram account @thehallepup. The profile appears to have been created two days ago by Wilson’s longtime girlfriend Taylor Pischke.

The profile says:

🐾 Black lab mix from @wolftrapanimalrescue
❤️ Pine cones, digging holes and naps
📍 Washington, DC
👩🏼‍🤝‍👨🏻 @tomwilson and @taylor_pischke

So far, Wilson and Pischke have posted six photos and videos and predictably… they’re amazing.

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By Ian Oland 3 years ago

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Alex Ovechkin does ‘Which Disney Character Are You?’ Instagram filter, does not like the end result

Alex Ovechkin scored a hat trick in his second consecutive game Saturday against the New York Islanders. But afterwards, the Russian machine was humbled as he sat on a plane with his wife Nastya and his son Sergei.

While the fam waited to jet-set for Mexico, Nastya asked Ovi to do the Which Disney Character Are You? Instagram filter, which is currently a rage online.

The future Hockey Hall of Famer obliged but was not pleased with the end result.

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By Ian Oland 3 years ago

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Evgeny Kuznetsov returns to Instagram

The birdman is back on social media.

Wednesday night, after the Capitals lost to the New York Rangers 4-1, Evgeny Kuznetsov posted four photos from the Capitals bus to his formerly dormant Instagram account. He’s already deleted one of the pics, a photo with backup goaltender Ilya Samsonov, but otherwise, Kuzy seems to be spreading his wings again and letting the public back into his life.

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By Ian Oland 3 years ago

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Evgeny Kuznetsov deletes all posts on his Instagram page

Evgeny Kuznetsov had a controversial summer, and now the fallout has hit his Instagram page.

Kuznetsov has deleted all his photos and video on his Instagram, removed his avatar, and only follows five other accounts: Alex Ovechkin, Abe Hamrah, Designo Motors, @xfiggie, and @rus_crimina.

The downsizing of Kuznetsov’s social media presence comes months after a user posted video of the him sitting near a white, powdery substance. Though the NHL and the Capitals cleared Kuznetsov of wrongdoing, Kuznetsov has subsequently been subject to online harassment. Except for speaking with Sport-Express soon after the video hit social media, Kuznetsov has not done any interviews with the press and has maintained a low profile this summer.

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By Ian Oland 3 years ago

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Tom Wilson posts scouting combine photo, gets roasted on Instagram

The brobeans are back at it again on Instagram.

On Wednesday, Tom Wilson posted two photos in an Instagram gallery. First, he uploaded a throwback photo of him at the scouting combine, which is yikes. The photo, taken in 2012, features an 18-year-old Wilson with short, fluffy hair, and a dazed look. Tom appears about half the size as he currently is.

Next, Wilson showed off his transformation seven years later with his 2018-19 NHL headshot, featuring well-groomed hair, a big bushy beard, and a more sophisticated look on his face.

Of course, Wilson’s comment section was pure fire.

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By Cara Bahniuk 3 years ago

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A full recap of Alex Ovechkin participating in Brooks Laich’s Instagram Live chat

Since being dealt by the Capitals at the 2016 trade deadline, Brooks Laich has maintained ties with at least one Caps player on social media: Alex Ovechkin. It’s mostly come in the form of chirping.

For instance, Laich went live on Instagram Monday night and was hit up by a very eager commenter.

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By Ian Oland 4 years ago

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