2026 NHL Draft: Every pick and big trade from the first round
The 2026 NHL Draft — the 64th entry draft in the league’s history — is being held at KeyBank Center in Buffalo,…
Capitals to explore free-agent defenseman options due to Rasmus Sandin injury
The Washington Capitals have been one of the most active teams in the NHL early during the 2026 offseason, and they may…
Carolina Hurricanes make huge trade offer for star Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck (report)
The 2026 Stanley Cup champions don't appear like they will be resting on their laurels this summer. According to hockey insider Frank…
Capitals trade defenseman Declan Chisholm to Devils for draft pick
The Washington Capitals made their second move on Thursday, sending defenseman Declan Chisholm to the New Jersey Devils for a 2027 fourth-round…
Capitals trade Hendrix Lapierre to Penguins for draft picks
Hendrix Lapierre has been traded to the Pittsburgh Penguins. In return for the 24-year-old forward, the Capitals have received Pittsburgh's 2027 third-round…
NHL takes first step toward 33rd franchise, evaluating Houston and Austin for expansion
The NHL may be getting a 33rd team in the not-so-distant future. Gary Bettman shared with the NHL Board of Governors on…
Capitals land Alex Tuch after sign-and-trade deal with Sabres
Alex Tuch is the next major addition to the Washington Capitals. The Capitals have completed a sign-and-trade deal with the Buffalo Sabres…
Friedman: Capitals considered the frontrunner in pending sign-and-trade deal for Sabres winger Alex Tuch
Update (3:17 pm): Tuch has landed with the Capitals on an eight-year, $84 million contract ($10.5 million AAV). The Caps have sent…
Recapping a day of blockbuster trades before the 2026 NHL Draft
Eight teams around the NHL seem to have decided to make June 23 the new trade deadline. Four major, roster-altering trades were…
Capitals acquire Jordan Kyrou from Blues for Connor McMichael, Milton Gastrin, and first-round pick
Jordan Kyrou is the newest member of the Washington Capitals. The St. Louis Blues dealt Kyrou to Washington in exchange for forward…
Mike Babcock didn’t think he crossed a line with Columbus Blue Jackets, said wife made him resign in disaster opening press conference with Oilers
The Edmonton Oilers held an introductory press conference after officially hiring new head coach Mike Babcock on Tuesday, and it went just…
Dylan Larkin’s trade destination of choice appears to be the Dallas Stars (report)
Dylan Larkin, much like his Team USA teammate Brady Tkachuk, seems to have handpicked his trade destination of choice. Larkin, the captain…
Mike Babcock officially hired as new head coach of Edmonton Oilers
After weeks of speculation, Mike Babcock has officially been hired as the new head coach of the Edmonton Oilers. Babcock joins the…
Report: Senators targeting Jason Robertson with assets from Brady Tkachuk trade
The Ottawa Senators appear to be gearing up for another big move. After dealing away star winger Brady Tkachuk to the Florida…
Senators trade Brady Tkachuk to Panthers in blockbuster deal for three first-round picks
The Tkachuk brothers are now on the same team thanks to this summer's first blockbuster deal. The Florida Panthers acquired Brady Tkachuk…
Sergei Bobrovsky, who will turn 38 before next season, seeks expensive ‘six or seven-year’ contract from Florida Panthers (report)
The Florida Panthers have an interesting decision to make with their goaltending this summer. Sergei Bobrovsky, who backstopped them to back-to-back Stanley…
2026 NHL Draft order set, Washington Capitals have five picks
The 2026 NHL Draft is set to begin in a little over a week from KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York, with…
Jonathan Toews set to announce retirement from NHL during press conference with Winnipeg Jets (report)
Jonathan Toews is preparing to call it quits on his 16-season NHL career. According to TSN's Darren Dreger, the 38-year-old center will…
NHL paves way for Mike Babcock to return as a head coach: ‘There is no current basis to restrict his employment’
Mike Babcock has been officially cleared by the NHL to return to coaching. The NHL released the following statement on Thursday afternoon.…
This is the full roster of players and coaches participating in the ‘Match of the Year’
Alex Ovechkin won't be the only Washington Capitals player participating in this year's Match of the Year -- an exhibition bringing together…
