Here are some of the important NHL offseason dates to keep up with and how they could impact the Capitals
The NHL offseason is nearly here, with the Stanley Cup Playoffs down to just four remaining teams. While the season has already…
Alex Ovechkin to play in annual Russian ‘Match of the Year’ charity game between NHL and KHL stars
Alex Ovechkin may still be considering his return to the NHL next season with the Washington Capitals, but he is definitely going…
Sidney Crosby has no plans on retiring from the NHL any time soon: ‘I definitely want to keep playing for as many years as possible’
Sidney Crosby is not going anywhere any time soon. Despite having just one more year remaining on his current deal with the…
Golden Knights defend decision to keep former head coach Bruce Cassidy from interviewing with teams: ‘Our focus currently is on the Stanley Cup Playoffs’
While the Vegas Golden Knights battle on the ice in this year's Western Conference Finals, the club is also dealing with some…
Johnston: Maple Leafs willing to discuss trade for any player on their roster outside of Auston Matthews, including names like William Nylander
The Toronto Maple Leafs could look very different next season. After installing a brand-new front office, led by general manager John Chayka…
Anthony Mantha expected to test NHL free agency after posting a career-high 33 goals with Penguins
Anthony Mantha finally had the season many thought he was capable of, and it appears he's ready to capitalize on it. Mantha…
Here are the levels of compensation NHL teams will have to give up if they want to sign a player to an offer sheet this summer
The NHL has finalized the offer sheet tiers for this summer. For those unaware, per PuckPedia, an offer sheet is "a contract…
Vegas Golden Knights lose appeal, will remain without second-round pick after John Tortorella and team’s media policy violations
The Vegas Golden Knights are seemingly going to have to live with the consequences of their poor behavior. According to ESPN's Emily…
The Hurricanes are about to test whether there’s such thing as too much playoff rest
The Carolina Hurricanes accidentally created the world’s longest playoff bye week. With two straight 4-0 series sweeps over the Ottawa Senators and…
John Carlson remains open to re-signing with Anaheim Ducks, but admits contract specifics have not yet been discussed: ‘There’s a lot of moving parts to that’
John Carlson saw his 2025-26 season come to an end this past week. Carlson's Ducks were eliminated from the second round of…
Will the Canucks still look to trade Elias Pettersson this offseason after installing a new front office, and could the Capitals be a fit?
The Vancouver Canucks are a franchise in full transition, moving out of a failed period of contention into a full rebuild. The…
NHL strips Vegas Golden Knights of 2026 second-round pick and fines John Tortorella after team commits ‘flagrant violation’ of media policy
The NHL laid the smackdown on the Vegas Golden Knights for their shenanigans with the media on Thursday night. After head coach…
John Tortorella spurns playoff handshake line and postgame press conference in apparent ‘temper tantrum’ over Brayden McNabb suspension
John Tortorella was up to some of his usual antics on Thursday night. After his Vegas Golden Knights eliminated the Anaheim Ducks…
Capitals secure 18th overall pick in 2026 NHL Draft after Ducks series loss to Golden Knights
The Vegas Golden Knights eliminated the Anaheim Ducks from the playoffs and moved on to the Western Conference Finals on Thursday night.…
Matvei Michkov ‘isn’t as untouchable’ as once thought after highly disappointing playoff run with Philadelphia Flyers (report)
Matvei Michkov did not have the sophomore NHL season many expected. After a 63-point (26g, 37a) rookie campaign saw him finish fourth…
Tom Wilson is getting an unexpected raise thanks to his contract structure and an NHL CBA quirk
Tom Wilson is getting the value of 222 PlayStation 5 Pros added to his contract thanks to some tiny text in the NHL's new…
Ryan Leonard and Justin Sourdif receive votes for Calder Trophy, as Matthew Schaefer wins NHL Rookie of the Year
Two Washington Capitals rookies received consideration for the 2026 Calder Memorial Trophy, awarded to the NHL's Rookie of the Year. Ryan Leonard and Justin…
Charlie McAvoy suspended six games after slashing Zach Benson like he was trying to win the Homerun Derby
The Boston Bruins will be without one of their best players at the start of next season. Tuesday, the NHL's Department of…
Bill Guerin, Chris MacFarland, and Pat Verbeek finalists for Jim Gregory NHL General Manager of the Year Award
The NHL announced the three finalists for this season’s Jim Gregory General Manager of the Year Award on Tuesday. Voting for the…
Owen Tippett missed entire second-round playoff series for Philadelphia Flyers due to internal bleeding
The Philadelphia Flyers didn't have one of their top players for all four games of their second-round playoff series against the Carolina…
