Category Archives: Roster Moves

Capitals Sign Brian Pinho To One-Year, Two-Way Contract Worth $700,000

Posted on May 20, 2019 by

Photo: NHL.com Just hours after announcing a one-year, two-way contract for forward prospect Shane Gersich, the Washington Capitals announced on Monday afternoon that they have signed center prospect Brian Pinho to a one-year, two-way deal worth $700,000 at the NHL … Continue reading →

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Capitals Sign Shane Gersich To One-Year, Two-Way Contract Worth $700,000

Posted on May 20, 2019 by

The Washington Capitals announced on Monday afternoon that they have signed forward Shane Gersich to a one-year, two-way contract worth $700,000 at the NHL level and $115,000 at the AHL level.

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Grading Capitals GM Brian MacLellan’s Moves In 2018-19

Posted on May 18, 2019 by

Photo: Patrick McDermott/Getty Images After the Washington Capitals won the Stanley Cup for the first time in franchise history in 2018, general manager Brian MacLellan chose to go with largely the same team heading into the 2018-2019 season but made … Continue reading →

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Bringing Back Burky: Why the Capitals Should Bring Back Andre Burakovsky Next Season

Posted on May 17, 2019 by

The Capitals have a number of players’ whose futures must be decided this offseason, with Brett Connolly and Carl Hagelin headlining the group as unrestricted free agents. One player whose future was debated throughout the 2018-19 season is Andre Burakovsky, … Continue reading →

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A Look At UFA Forwards That The Capitals Could Target

Posted on May 14, 2019 by

Photo: Newsday With Washington Capitals defenseman Matt Niskanen possibly on the trade block in order to clear cap space, an additional $5.75 million could be available for the team to spend in free agency and/or trades. General manager Brian MacLellan stated after … Continue reading →

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Cash & Connolly: With Some Tough Decisions Ahead, Brett Connolly Could Cost Too Much For the Capitals

Posted on May 13, 2019 by

In three seasons with the Capitals, right wing Brett Connolly has evolved from a taken flier, one-year deal player to a consistent, offensively-gifted forward, slowly but surely doing his part to live up to his draft pedigree (sixth overall in … Continue reading →

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Summer To-Do List: Capitals Management Has Some Tough Decisions To Make As They Manage the Salary Cap

Posted on May 13, 2019 by

Capitals General Manager Brian MacLellan has a busy summer ahead with key players needing new contracts. Continue reading →

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Capitals Exit Pressers: Todd Reirden and Brian MacLellan Speak to the Media

Posted on April 27, 2019 by

Capitals Head Coach Todd Reirden and General Manager Brian MacLellan meet with the media. Continue reading →

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Biggest Player Surprises from the Washington Capitals in the 2018-19 Regular Season

Posted on April 2, 2019 by

The Washington Capitals have had a few surprises in the 2018-19 regular season. Continue reading →

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Capitals Recall Tyler Lewington From AHL Hershey

Posted on March 23, 2019 by

Photo: NHL.com The Washington Capitals recalled defenseman Tyler Lewington from the AHL’s Hershey Bears on Saturday afternoon. This likely serves as a corresponding move as defenseman Michal Kempny, who suffered a lower-body injury after wrestling with Tampa Bay Lightning forward Cedric Paquette … Continue reading →

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