Tag Archives: Brian MacLellan

How Much Can Brian MacLellan Be Blamed For This Summer

Posted on July 22, 2017 by

 This summer has been tough for the Capitals and Caps Nation. As General Manager Brian MacLellan put it, the Caps have the Stanley Cup hangover without the Stanley Cup. 

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With Fresh New Faces, the Ovechkin-Era Washington Capitals Continue to Change and Evolve

Posted on July 10, 2017 by

The faces that surround Alex Ovechkin continue to change and evolve in Washington D.C. Continue reading →

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While the Moves Made (So far) This Summer May Say Otherwise, Caps Fans Need to Trust Brian MacLellan

Posted on July 7, 2017 by

Toni L. Sandys/The Washington Post  After another disappointing end to their season, the Capitals’ offseason got off to a promising and nice start with the re-signing of right wing T.J. Oshie to an eight-year contract. After losing defensemen Nate Schmidt … Continue reading →

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Did the Caps make the right move on Kuzy’s new deal?

Posted on July 6, 2017 by

 The Capitals have made some big headlines in the last week and a half. One, if not the biggest, surprise was Evgeny Kuznetsov’s monster contract. The 25-year old Russian signed an 8-year contract that will pay him $62.4 million ($7.8 … Continue reading →

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Brian MacLellan’s Next Priority: Sign Andre Burakovsky and Philipp Grubauer

Posted on July 3, 2017 by

Photo: NHL Capitals General Manager Brian MacLellan addressed reporters this morning via conference call to talk about all of the recent moves he has made. Some notable ones included locking up Evgeny Kuznetsov for the long term and trading Marcus … Continue reading →

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Change Was Expected This Summer, But No One Expected This Much

Posted on July 3, 2017 by

Matt McClain/The Washington Post When the horn sounded on the Capitals’ season two months ago, the feeling from the team, coaching staff, management, and fans alike was more than just disappointment. It was also devastation and that of wanting to … Continue reading →

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Capitals’ GM Brian MacLellan Holds Media Conference Call

Posted on July 3, 2017 by

The last week has been busy for Brian MacLellan, General Manager of the Capitals. Aside from some minor signings and contract extensions for players, he has made some moves that have not been popular with the fan base. A lot … Continue reading →

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MacLellan and Trotz Talk Oshie Contract, Expansion Draft, and more.

Posted on June 23, 2017 by

Photo: Washington Times Fresh off signing right wing T.J. Oshie to an eight-year contract, Capitals General Manager Brian MacLellan was right back to the drawing board with the 2017 NHL Entry Draft getting underway tonight in Chicago. Aside from the … Continue reading →

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Conference Call With TJ Oshie – “My Family Loves it Here”

Posted on June 23, 2017 by

Coming fresh off his pay day of an eight-year deal paying him $46 million, Oshie took some time out to talk to the press. Understandably so, he was all joy and geared up to wear the red for the foreseeable … Continue reading →

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Statement from Brian MacLellan on Nate Schmidt

Posted on June 21, 2017 by

Photo: Monumental Sports The Washington Capitals Senior Vice President and General Manager Brian MacLellan issued the following statement today on Nate Schmidt, who was selected by the Las Vegas Golden Knights in the NHL Expansion Draft. 

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