Photo: Rob Wallator/Hockey CanadaHockey Canada announced on Wednesday evening that all players, coaches and staff participating in Team Canada’s U20 selection camp currently being held in Red Deer, Alberta will undergo a 14-day quarantine as required by the Government of Alberta and Alberta Health Services. Continue reading
The Capitals have had many memorable games that took place on either the day before or the day after Thanksgiving. This post looks at a game between the Washington Capitals and Atlanta Thrashers on November 26, 2008, the eve of Thanksgiving Day, which came after a difficult “road trip from hell” and featured strong play at home and a hat trick.
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The New York Islanders announced on Wednesday that defenseman Johnny Boychuk has officially retired due to an eye injury suffered during the 2019-20 regular season. Continue reading
Washington Capitals Prospect Alexander Alexeyev scored two goals in the first six minutes of today’s game against Niznekamsk. Alexeyev also had an assist in the game. Continue reading
Photo: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY SportsIt’s assumed that Capitals general manager Brian MacLellan is continuing to work the phones, looking to shed salary, deal a defenseman and acquire a medium-caliber winger before the start of training camp. Continue reading
As a result of the loss of revenue due to COVID-19, the NHL salary cap will remain flat at $81.5 million for the next three seasons, which is obviously a bad break for teams such as the Washington Capitals who are currently almost $1.02 million over the cap and have some major decisions looming. Continue reading
Photo: Rob Wallator/Hockey CanadaHockey Canada just announced that the third and final intra-scrimmage game for the Team Canada U20 Selection Camp has been postponed. Continue reading
Photo: Ron Futrell/TwitterAccording to TSN, at least four Vegas Golden Knights players tested positive for COVID-19 and sources have indicated that number could be higher. In addition, multiple family members of Golden Knights’ players have tested positive just ahead of Thanksgiving in the United States. Continue reading
Photo: NHL via Getty ImagesThe Chicago Blackhawks announced on Monday that they have hired Kendall Coyne Schofield to be a Player Development Coach & Youth Hockey Growth Specialist. She is the first woman to hold that position in the 94 years that the Blackhawks have been in existence. Continue reading
Alex Ovechkin has a chance to break Wayne Gretzky‘s NHL record of 894 goals, according to Jaromir Jagr in an interview with NHL.com. Continue reading
