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Brian MacLellan Says Capitals “Tried to Do the Things We Had to Do…and Keep Our Team Together” At Trade Deadline

Screenshot: Washington Capitals In his nearly 10 seasons on the job, Washington Capitals General Manager Brian MacLellan has had his fair share of swings and misses regarding personnel decisions, including at the annual trade deadline. With yet another deadline come … Continue reading

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What Should The Capitals Be Looking To Acquire At The 2024 NHL Trade deadline?

If you’re reading this, you’re likely aware that the Washington Capitals find themselves in a murky place in the playoff race for the second year in a row. The Capitals headed into the All Star break tied for 5th in … Continue reading

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“He Made A Decision…He Was Going to Exit and That’s the Way He Was Going Out”: Have We Seen the Last Hurrah of Nicklas Backstrom?

Chris Tanouye/Freestyle Photography/Getty Images As things are turning in the right direction for the Washington Capitals, winning their last four games, things seem to be going downwards for star Center Nicklas Backstrom. On Tuesday, Capitals President of Hockey Operations and … Continue reading

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Highlights From Day One Of Washington Capitals 2023 Training Camp

The Washington Capitals held their first day of on-ice activities for 2023 training camp on Thursday. Here are a few of the highlights from Day 1 of camp:

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Capitalizing on Opportunity: Capitals General Manager Brian MacLellan Emphasizes Clean Slate For Team In First Training Camp Under Spencer Carbery

Screenshot: Washington Capitals While the Washington Capitals have much to prove following a disappointing 2022-23 season and a change behind the bench, as the team commenced their 2023 training camp today at MedStar Capitals Iceplex, the organization seems determined to … Continue reading

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“Retool” or “Rebuild”?: Reviewing The Last Six Months Of The Capitals Roster Mangement

After the Washington Capitals decided to be “sellers” at the 2023 NHL Trade Deadline for the first time in more than a decade, the team and General Manager Brian MacLellan decided to embark on a journey of significant restructuring of … Continue reading

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Brian MacLellan Believes Lucas Johansen Has A Legitimate Shot At Making Capitals Roster

Washington Capitals prospect Lucas Johansen has had an up-and-down career, one that he hopes to rectify as he heads into his seventh season as a professional. The 2016 first-round pick has been plagued by significant injuries that have hindered his … Continue reading

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Brian MacLellan Promoted To President Of Washington Capitals, Chris Patrick And Dick Patrick Also Promoted

The Washington Capitals have named Brian MacLellan president of hockey operations and general manager. The 2023-24 season will be MacLellan’s 10th as GM and 23rd with the organization. The 64-year-old has a record of 409-213-77, which is the third-most wins … Continue reading

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Capitals Loan Ludwig Persson To IPK In 2nd-Tier Finnish League

The Washington Capitals have loaned prospect Ludwig Persson to IPK of the Mestis league in Finland, according to the team’s website. The 2022 third-round selection has played in Sweden for his entire career, most recently with BIK Karlskoga of the … Continue reading

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Tom Wilson Says Finishing His Career As A Washington Capital Was Key Reason in Inking New Deal: “What I Always Wanted”

The Washington Capitals’ signing of right wing Tom Wilson to a seven-year contract has been, arguably, the team’s most notable transaction this offseason player-wise, keeping the veteran forward in the Nation’s capital for what one would presume will be the … Continue reading

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