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Tag Archives: Brian MacLellan
An Early Look At Capitals’ GM Brian MacLellan’s Summer To-Do List
Photo: NHL.com The Washington Capitals have a big summer looming with major contributors’ contracts set to expire, key role players up as restricted free agents, and some big names that can sign contract extensions on July 1. NoVa Caps takes … Continue reading
Posted in Free Agency, Hershey Bears, Management, Players, Propsects, Roster Moves, Salary Cap, Washington Capitals
Tagged Alex Ovechkin, Braden Holtby, Brendan Leipsic, Brian MacLellan, Brian Pinho, Christian Djoos, Colby Williams, Connor Hobbs, Contracts, Free Agency, Harrison Brown, Hershey Bears, Ilya Samsonov, Jakub Vrana, Jonas Siegenthaler, Kris Bindulis, Liam O'Brien, Lucas Johansen, Radko Gudas, Shane Gersich, Travis Boyd, Tyler Lewington, Washington Capitals
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More On Nicklas Backstrom’s New Deal
With the formal announcement of Nicklas Backstrom’s new deal now more than 24 hours in our collective rear view mirrors, additional details are beginning to surface regarding the negotiations process, the relative value of the deal, and how both sides … Continue reading
Capitals’ Nicklas Backstrom: “I Had One Goal In Mind And That Was To Stay Here”
Photo: NBC Washington Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom held a press conference with GM Brian MacLellan and Team President Dick Patrick on Tuesday afternoon after he inked a five-year contract that carries a cap hit of $9.2 million.
Posted in Interview, News, Players, Roster Moves, Washington Capitals
Tagged Brian MacLellan, Contracts, Harrison Brown, Interview, News, Nicklas Backstrom, Washington Capitals
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The Capitals New System Changes Are Paying Early Dividends, But Will Heavily Depend On Goaltender Play
Photo: Orr Hockey Group The Washington Capitals have implemented a few system tweaks to this season’s overarching game plan, and after 14 games, the changes appear to be paying early dividends. However, the new tweaks also include increased risk in … Continue reading
Posted in News
Tagged Brian MacLellan, Capitals System, John Carlson, Washington Capitals
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Report: Capitals Have Decided “To Be Patient” With Nicklas Backstrom And Braden Holtby Contract Decisions
Photo: NHL.com The Washington Capitals have decided to be patient in contract negotiations with center Nicklas Backstrom and goaltender Braden Holtby, who can each become an unrestricted free agent on July 1, according to The Athletic’s Pierre LeBrun. Backstrom and … Continue reading
Capitals’ GM Brian MacLellan Doesn’t Think Contract Situation Impacted Braden Holtby’s Slow Start
Photo: NBCS Washington Sportsnet’s Elliotte Freidman wrote in his weekly “31 Thoughts” column on Sportsnet on Thursday that Washington Capitals GM Brian MacLellan told him that he doesn’t think goaltender Braden Holtby’s contract situation affected his play to start the … Continue reading
Posted in Goaltending, News, Players, Washington Capitals
Tagged Braden Holtby, Brian MacLellan, Harrison Brown, News, Washington Capitals
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Capitals’ GM Brian MacLellan Discusses Evgeny Kuznetsov Situation, Michal Kempny’s Status, And Contracts At Media Day
Washington Capitals General Manager Brian MacLellan spoke to the media at the team’s media day on Thursday to discuss contracts, injury updates, and center Evgeny Kuznetsov’s situation.
Posted in News, Washington Capitals
Tagged Alex Ovechkin, Alexander Alexeyev, Braden Holtby, Brian MacLellan, Contracts, Evgeny Kuznetsov, Injuries, Michal Kempny, News, NHL, Nicklas Backstrom
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A Look At Potential Trade Partners To Get The Capitals Under The Salary Cap
Photo: Fox Sports Washington Capitals general manager Brian MacLellan stated recently that he will likely have to make a trade in order to get below the NHL salary cap of $81.5 million before opening night on October 2. His team … Continue reading
“We Are in Ongoing Discussions”: Brian MacLellan Talks Jakub Vrana’s Status, Braden Holtby And Nicklas Backstrom Contracts, and More
After a day in which the Capitals added to their bottom-six forward corps, General Manager Brian MacLellan spoke with reporters about the additions of Richard Panik and Garnet Hathaway, contract negotiations with Jakub Vrana, contracts for Braden Holtby and Nicklas … Continue reading
The Capitals Will Likely Go Bargain Hunting During the 2019 NHL Free Agency Frenzy
The Washington Capitals will likely remain relatively quiet for the 2019 NHL Free Agency frenzy. Continue reading
Posted in Free Agency, Lineups, News, NHL, Offense, Players, Washington Capitals
Tagged Andre Burakovsky, Artemi Panarin, Brett Connolly, Brian MacLellan, Contracts, Devante Smith-Pelly, Dmitrij Jaskin, Free Agency, Free Agents, General Manager, George Foussekis, Jakub Vrana, Lineup, NHL, NHL Free Agency, Offensive Lines, Roster, Roster Moves, Salary Cap, Sergei Bobrovsky, Washington Capitals, Washington Capitals Roster
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