Tag Archives: 2018 Free Agency

Capitals Re-sign Tom Wilson to Six-Year Contract Worth $31 Million

Photo: 106.7 The Fan The Washington Capitals announced on Friday that they have re-signed forward Tom Wilson to a six-year contract worth $31 million ($5.17 million AAV). Wilson, 24, became a restricted agent on July 1 and was eligible for … Continue reading

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A Look Around the Atlantic Division: Stock Up, Stock Down, Stock Unchanged

Which Atlantic Division teams will be improved and which teams will be worse in 2018-19? Continue reading

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A Look Around the Metropolitan Division: Stock Up, Stock Down, Stock Unchanged

Which teams stock is up, down, or unchanged in the Metropolitan Division for 2018-19? Continue reading

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Winners and Losers from First Day of Free Agency

Photo: Sports Illustrated Now that July 1 has come and gone and most of the big name free agents are signed, it’s time to take a look at who took a big step towards Stanley Cup contention and who failed … Continue reading

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Biggest Questions Facing the Capitals As the 2018 NHL Free Agency Period Approaches

What roster decisions are looming for the Washington Capitals as NHL free agency approaches? Continue reading

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Michal Kempny is Receiving Plenty of Interest from Other Teams Besides the Capitals

The Capitals began the current free agency frenzy by signing their top priority on Sunday. John Carlson and the Capitals agreed to an eight year, $64 Million dollar deal Sunday evening. The next priority on the list is Michal Kempny, … Continue reading

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Vancouver Canucks Have Contacted Capitals’ Pending UFA Jay Beagle

Harry How/Getty Images While longtime defenseman John Carlson (and to some degree Michal Kempny) have been at the forefront of the team’s free agent news, center Jay Beagle’s name came up earlier today as teams begin the interview process with … Continue reading

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Reports: NHL Salary Cap Expected to Increase to $79-80 Million

Harry How/Getty Images Besides the plethora of big-name free agents, the projected rise of the NHL’s salary cap was and is perhaps the most-talked about topic when it comes to the financial aspect of the league’s offseason. For months, many … Continue reading

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Defensemen Dollars: How Oliver Ekman-Larsson’s Reported Contract Could Impact the Capitals’ Ability to Re-sign John Carlson

Gregory Shamus/Getty Images When Capitals defenseman John Carlson met with the media earlier today, the biggest topic of discussion was the former first-round pick’s pending unrestricted free agency, when, if he is unable to reach an agreement with the Caps, … Continue reading

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Capital Review 2017-18: Michal Kempny

Bruce Bennett/Getty Images After the Capitals’ Stanley Cup win on Thursday night, the NHL season, in terms of game action is officially over. In the coming weeks, teams will begin preparing for the offseason, including the NHL Entry Draft, Free Agency, and … Continue reading

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