Category Archives: Roster Moves

Capitals Release Roster For 2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs

Posted on July 26, 2020 by

Photo: @Capitals The Washington Capitals released their 2020 Stanley Cup Playoff roster, which will be the group of players that travel to Toronto with the team on Sunday for the final week of training camp.

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A Look Back At What The Remaining Eastern Conference Teams Did At The Trade Deadline

Posted on July 4, 2020 by

Photo: Joe Sargent/Getty Images It may feel like years ago but just two and a half weeks before the NHL paused its season due to the COVID-19 global pandemic, the 2019-20 trade deadline passed. A lot more moves took place … Continue reading →

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Who Will The Capitals Protect From Seattle In 2021 NHL Expansion Draft?

Posted on June 28, 2020 by

Most of the Washington Capitals‘ protection list for the 2021 NHL Expansion Draft is clear as the team is expected to go with the seven forwards-three defenseman-one goaltender option as they did in 2017 when the Vegas Golden Knights had … Continue reading →

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How Has Moving Picks In The NHL Draft Gone For Capitals’ GM Brian MacLellan?

Posted on June 25, 2020 by

Around NHL Draft weekend every year, there are plenty of trades — some in pursuit of big names, some to make room under the NHL salary cap, and some to move up or down in the draft. Since getting the … Continue reading →

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A Look Ahead To Free Agency – Who Could Fit Into The Capitals’ Plans?

Posted on June 22, 2020 by

Photo: NHLPA For the past four NHL free agent signing seasons, Washington Capitals General Manager Brian MacLellan has gone after some low-key names that came with low risk but potentially high rewards such as forward Brett Connolly (2016), forward Devante … Continue reading →

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Report: NHL, Players Association Agree That Contracts Up After This Season Will Expire October 31 Pending Resumption

Posted on June 22, 2020 by

Photo: NBCS According to CapFriendly, the NHL and the players association have come to an agreement on extending players’ contract and work permits beyond June 30, when they were originally set to expire. The contract expiration date is expected to … Continue reading →

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Ilya Samsonov Will Play A Round-Robin Game But “It’s Braden Holtby’s Job To Lose,” Capitals’ Coach Todd Reirden Says

Posted on June 15, 2020 by

Photo: Scott Audette/Getty Images Washington Capitals head coach Todd Reirden said on a Zoom call with the media on Monday that the acquisitions of defenseman Brenden Dillon from the San Jose Sharks and forward Ilya Kovalchuk from the Montreal Canadiens … Continue reading →

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Could The Capitals Deal A Defenseman Next Offseason?

Posted on June 4, 2020 by

Photo: @Capitals The Washington Capitals have a big offseason ahead as goaltender Braden Holtby can become an unrestricted free agent and captain Alex Ovechkin, forward Jakub Vrana, and goaltender Ilya Samsonov can all sign contract extensions. With some big money … Continue reading →

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Capitals GM Brian MacLellan And Third-Round Draft Picks

Posted on May 17, 2020 by

Photo: Getty Images Over the past several trade deadlines, the Washington Capitals have been giving away third-round draft picks like candy on Halloween as they have dealt six third-rounders over GM Brian MacLellan‘s tenure. While a third-rounder does not seem … Continue reading →

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Which Current Capitals Players Will Play Through The End Of Their Contract Or Beyond?

Posted on May 13, 2020 by

Photo: Sporting News With a lot of big contracts already on the Washington Capitals‘ salary cap and many more to come over the next couple years, the franchise will see a big shift in their roster during that time. So … Continue reading →

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