Photo: NHL Coaches AssociationDetroit Red Wings executive vice president and general manager Steve Yzerman today announced that the team has named Derek Lalonde the 28th head coach in franchise history. Continue reading
Earlier this month we reported that former Washington Capitals forward Alex Semin has decided to retire from professional hockey. To mark the occasion, Semin decided to hold one final game for charity in his hometown of Krasnoyarsk, Russia. Continue reading
Photo: MatchTVWashington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin and defenseman Dmitry Orlov made their way to Krasnoyarsk, Russia on Wednesday to participate in former teammate Alexander Semin’s farewell game on Thursday. As part of his visit, Orlov met with Russian media while he was attending a 3-on-3 tournament in Krasnoyarsk on Wednesday. Continue reading
Photo: UW AthleticsThe Washington Capitals announced on Thursday that they have promoted Hershey Bears video coach Emily Engel-Natzke to NHL video coordinator. She is the first full-time female coach in Capitals franchise history. Continue reading
Even though the Washington Capitals have yet to announce their 2022-23 preseason schedule, other teams have released theirs and we are beginning to put the pieces together. Here is what we know, so far: Continue reading
Photo: Photo by Bill Wippert/NHLI via Getty ImagesAccording to ESPN’s Kevin Weekes, Washington Capitals assistant coach Scott Arniel is among five candidates for the Winnipeg Jets’ head coaching vacancy. Continue reading
Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin, Capitals’ defenseman Dmitry Orlov and Red Wings legend Pavel Datsyuk are all in Krasnoyarsk, Russia for former Capitals forward Alexander Semin’s farewell charity game on Thursday. During Thursday’s activities, Datsyuk told media he intends to officially announce his retirement from professional hockey. Continue reading
Photo: Hockey WildernessThe Washington Capitals are in need of a center after Nicklas Backstrom underwent surgery to resurface his left hip and are reportedly interested in acquiring J.T. Miller from the Vancouver Canucks. Continue reading
Photo: Hockey RoyaltyWith the 2021-22 NHL season now in the books, teams will look to improve through trades, free agency, the entry draft, and more ways. NoVa Caps provides a list of every move throughout the offseason. Continue reading
Photo: Pension Plan PuppetsWith pending unrestricted free agent Justin Schultz not expected to re-sign with the Washington Capitals, the team has an opening on their third defensive pairing. Since no prospects appear ready to take on that role, they will have to look for one outside of the organization. The best option appears to be Toronto Maple Leafs pending restricted free agent Rasmus Sandin. Continue reading
