Category Archives: NHL

Eastern Conference Supremacy: Which Teams Will Challenge the Capitals the Most in 2019-20?

Posted on July 15, 2019 by

The Washington Capitals will have some tough competition in the Eastern Conference in 2019-20. Continue reading →

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Washington Capitals Uniform Numbers From Today and Yesterday- Multiples Of 7

Posted on July 14, 2019 by

Photos: NHL Via Getty Images Over the summer, the Washington Capitals have signed a trio of players in free agency: forwards Richard Panik, Garnet Hathaway, and Brendan Leipsic.  The Capitals issued the following uniform numbers to them: Panik will wear … Continue reading →

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2019-20 NHL Offseason Power Rankings

Posted on July 12, 2019 by

Photo: NHL via Getty Images After a flurry of trades and free agent signings, a lot of teams improved their rosters going into next season, while others dropped in the 2019 NHL offseason power rankings. While some attractive free agents remain … Continue reading →

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Hurricanes Sign Ryan Dzingel To Two-Year, $6.75 Million Contract

Posted on July 12, 2019 by

Photo: Howlin’ Hockey After forward Michael Ferland left Raleigh to sign a four-year contract, $14 million contract ($3.5 million AAV) with the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday, the Carolina Hurricanes announced on Friday morning that they have signed center Ryan Dzingel to … Continue reading →

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Winners And Losers Of The 2019 NHL Offseason So Far

Posted on July 10, 2019 by

Photo: NHL.com There has been a lot of big names on the move from around the NHL since the 2018-19 season ended. While some teams have taken major steps into Stanley Cup contention, others have taken a step back. NoVa Caps … Continue reading →

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NHL Sets Dates For Arbitration Hearings; Capitals’ Christian Djoos, Chandler Stephenson’s To Take Place On July 22, August 1, Respectively

Posted on July 9, 2019 by

Photo: NHL Via Getty Images The NHL released dates for salary arbitration hearings on Tuesday afternoon. Washington Capitals’ restricted free agents, defenseman Christian Djoos and forward Chandler Stephenson, will have their cases heard in front of a neutral arbitrator in … Continue reading →

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Capitals Alumni Profile: Phil Housley

Posted on July 9, 2019 by

Photo: Getty Images Over their 45-year history, the Capitals have seen a number of notable defensemen don their sweater, with names such as Rod Langway, Al Iafrate, Calle Johansson, Sergei Gonchar, Mike Green, and John Carlson among the many who … Continue reading →

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Bottom-Six Improvements: The Capitals Added More Lineup Flexibility with the Summer Additions

Posted on July 8, 2019 by

The Washington Capitals bottom-six forward rotation should be improved compared to a season ago. Continue reading →

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A Look At The Best Acquisitions Of The 2019 NHL Trade Deadline

Posted on July 8, 2019 by

Photo: NHL via Getty Images The 2019 NHL Trade Deadline saw some big names switch places as contenders loaded up for Stanley Cup runs. While some moves paid big dividends, others turned out to be a bust. NoVa Caps reviews … Continue reading →

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Capitals’ Chandler Stephenson, Christian Djoos Are Two Of 40 Restricted Free Agents To File For Salary Arbitration

Posted on July 5, 2019 by

Photo: Zimbio According to The Athletic’s Tarik El-Bashir, Washington Capitals forward Chandler Stephenson and defenseman Christian Djoos, both restricted free agents, filed for salary arbitration before Friday at 5 PM ET, the deadline to file. The dates of each hearing … Continue reading →

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