Category Archives: Free Agency

“They Put the Faith In Me, I’m Going to Continue To Grow, Become A Better Player, And I’m Looking Forward To It”: Stability and Confidence In His Playing Ability Key in Dylan Strome’s Decision to Re-Sign With Capitals

Posted on February 9, 2023 by Michael Fleetwood

Screenshot: Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals’ front office was busy during the NHL All-Star break, re-signing forwards Dylan Strome and Sonny Milano to five and three-year contracts, respectively. Having their first practice out of the break, the two players spoke … Continue reading →

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Report: Forward Sonny Milano to Sign With the Washington Capitals

Posted on October 15, 2022 by Michael Fleetwood

Jae C. Hong/AP Photo Forward Sonny Milano will be signing with the Washington Capitals, per reports. The former Columbus Blue Jacket and Anaheim Duck is 26-years old.

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End of the Road?: NHL Veterans Still Unsigned For 2022-23

Posted on September 11, 2022 by Diane Doyle

Photo: Patrick McDermott/Getty Images With NHL Training Camps set to start in less than two weeks, a number of NHL veteran free agents still remain unsigned for the 2022-23 season and could be facing the end of their careers in … Continue reading →

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New Capitals Goaltender Charlie Lindgren Ready to Embrace His New Home: “It’s Just a Heck of A City”

Posted on September 5, 2022 by Michael Fleetwood

Bruce Babineau/NHLI via Getty Images The Washington Capitals signed goaltender Charlie Lindgren in free agency to back up new starter Darcy Kuemper this season. The former Montreal Canadien and St. Louis Blue recently spoke highly about the place he will … Continue reading →

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End Of The Road? Former Washington Capitals Players Still Unsigned For The 2022-23 Season

Posted on August 15, 2022 by Diane Doyle

Photo: NHL The 2022-23 NHL season is less than two months away, with training camps starting in about a month. There are still numerous Unrestricted Free Agents still on the market who have yet to sign a contract including several … Continue reading →

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Capitals’ Head Coach Peter Laviolette Discusses Darcy Kuemper, Defensive Depth & Development Camp

Posted on July 13, 2022 by Della Young

Screencap: Capitals On Wednesday, Washington Capitals head coach Peter Laviolette spoke to the media following the Capitals’ moves during free agency. He discussed the newly-signed players and provided an update on how the team’s development camp has been going this … Continue reading →

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“I Think We Ran Out of Time to Wait For It”: Capitals General Manager Brian MacLellan Talks Overhauling Goaltending, Free Agency Decisions

Posted on July 13, 2022 by Michael Fleetwood

Screen cap: @Capitals After a busy first day of free agency, Washington Capitals General Manager Brian MacLellan spoke with the media at MedStar Capitals Iceplex on the decisions made by the team to address a number of their roster needs.

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New Capitals Goaltender Darcy Kuemper: “I Ended Up With A Great Organization, Great Team, and I’m Really Excited”

Posted on July 13, 2022 by Michael Fleetwood

Screen cap: @Capitals The Washington Capitals headed into the first day of free agency in need of two goaltenders, after trading Vitek Vanecek and not making a qualifying offer to Ilya Samsonov. General Manager Brian MacLellan accomplished both within a … Continue reading →

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Andre Burakovsky Signs With Seattle Kraken On A Five-year, $27.5 Million Free Agent Contract

Posted on July 13, 2022 by Michael Fleetwood

John Locher/Associated Press Former Washington Capitals and Colorado Avalanche forward Andre Burakovsky signed a five-year, $27.5 million deal with the Seattle Kraken on the first day of free agency. The deal reunites him with former Capitals teammate Philipp Grubauer.

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Defenseman Matt Irwin Returns to the Washington Capitals On a One-year Contract

Posted on July 13, 2022 by Michael Fleetwood

John McCreary/NHLI via Getty Images The Washington Capitals re-signed veteran defenseman Matt Irwin to a one-year contract on the first day of free agency. The 34-year old spent the 2021-22 season with Washington.

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