As we begin ramping up for the 2023-24 Washington Capitals season we want to begin rolling out a few new regular features here, introduce you to new contributors and give you a chance to give us your feedback and thoughts before the season begins.
One new feature we will be adding is a regular links post to help keep you busy folks in the loop and provide a one-stop post for all of your Capitals and hockey news. Let’s go!
CAPITALS
The Fourth Period is reporting the Flyers assistant coach Brad Shaw is still in the running for the Capitals head coaching job. [NoVa Caps]
Happy anniversary! Five years ago today, T.J. Oshie scored twice and Braden Holtby stopped all 24 shots he faced, as the Caps forced Game 7 against the Lightning in the Eastern Conference Final.
Five years ago today, @TJOshie77 scored twice and Braden Holtby stopped all 24 shots he faced, as the Caps forced Game 7 against the Lightning in the Eastern Conference Final #Hockey365 #ALLCAPS pic.twitter.com/Mgctkm9j7M
— Mike Commito (@mikecommito) May 21, 2023
According to Sportsnet’s Luke Fox, Maple Leafs assistant Spencer Carbery has garnered interest in New York but is still considered the favorite for the Capitals gig. [Sportsnet]
AROUND THE LEAGUE
Sources say NHL commissioner Gary Bettman will meet with veteran coach Joel Quenneville as soon as the season ends to review his status. [Darren Dregger]
According to the latest from Rangers insider Larry Brooks, Mike Babcock is now well into conversations with the Columbus Blue Jackets about taking over as their next head coach. [New York Post]
Clayton Keller‘s agents met with the Arizona Coyotes on Thursday to discuss the organization’s future both on and off the ice. [Sportsnet]
The NHLPA and NHL will meet this week to open discussions on a variety of issues that include the possibility of increasing the salary cap beyond the prescribed $1 million, Slap Shots has learned. [New York Post]
Pierre LeBrun on TSN 1050 radio on if the Arizona Coyotes relocate: “Salt Lake City seems to be emerging early on as a frontrunner. People have mentioned Houston and Atlanta but I think the league would rather keep those two places for future expansion”
The United States routed France 9-0 on Sunday to keep its perfect record at the ice hockey world championship. [ESPN]
Finally, congrats to former Washington Capital and Stanley Cup champion Chandler Stephenson on the overtime game winner on Sunday.
