Tag Archives: Contracts

Securing the Sandman: Locking Up Rasmus Sandin Long-Term Should be A Priority For the Capitals This Offseason

Posted on April 25, 2023 by Michael Fleetwood

Patrick Smith/Getty Images The Washington Capitals’ trade deadline in 2023 was, perhaps, the most telling one of General Manager Brian MacLellan’s nine seasons at the helm of the front office. While the team dealt a number of longtime names, they … Continue reading →

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Capitals’ GM Brian MacLellan’s Annual Report Card For 2022-23

Posted on April 23, 2023 by Harrison Brown

With the 2022-23 campaign in the books for the Washington Capitals, NoVa Caps grades GM Brian MacLellan’s moves since Game 6 of the 2022 Stanley Cup first-round series against the Florida Panthers.

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Report: NHL Salary Cap Not Expected To Increase By More Than $1 Million

Posted on March 15, 2023 by Harrison Brown

Calgary Flames GM Brad Treliving told the media at the NHL’s GM Meetings in Florida on Wednesday morning that the salary cap will likely not rise by more than $1 million for next season and GMs are not planning to … Continue reading →

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Washington Re-signs Van Riemsdyk To Three-Year, $9 Million Contract Extension

Posted on March 11, 2023 by Harrison Brown

The Washington Capitals announced on Saturday that they have signed defenseman Trevor Van Riemsdyk to a three-year contract extension that carries a $3 million NHL salary cap hit. The 31-year-old could have become an unrestricted free agent on July 1.

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Washington Re-signs Aube-Kubel To One-Year, $1.225 Million Contract Extension

Posted on March 3, 2023 by Harrison Brown

Photo: NHL.com The Washington Capitals announced just prior to the 2023 NHL Trade Deadline on Friday that they have re-signed left-wing Nicolas Aube-Kubel to a one-year, $1.225 million contract extension. The 26-year-old could have become an unrestricted free agent on … Continue reading →

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Report: Washington To Keep Van Riemsdyk Beyond Trade Deadline

Posted on March 3, 2023 by Harrison Brown

According to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, pending unrestricted free agent defenseman Trevor Van Riemsdyk will stay on the Washington Capitals past the 2023 NHL Trade Deadline at 3 PM ET on Friday after losing Martin Fehervary and Nick Jensen due to … Continue reading →

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Nick Jensen Cites the Capitals’ Team Culture As Primary Reason Behind Signing Three-Year Deal

Posted on March 1, 2023 by Michael Fleetwood

Screenshot: Washington Capitals While Washington Capitals General Manager Brian MacLellan has spent the days prior to the 2023 Trade Deadline wheeling and dealing longtime roster pieces in a retooling effort, he made clear the future of defenseman Nick Jensen with … Continue reading →

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Washington Re-signs Jensen To Three-Year, $12.15 Million Contract Extension

Posted on February 28, 2023 by Harrison Brown

The Washington Capitals announced on Tuesday night that they have signed defenseman Nick Jensen to a three-year contract extension that carries a $4.05 million cap hit. The 32-year-old could have become an unrestricted free agent on July 1.

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Los Angeles Re-signs Former Washington, Hershey Goaltender Copley To One-Year Contract Extension

Posted on February 10, 2023 by Harrison Brown

Photo: Alaska Sports Report The Los Angeles Kings have signed goaltender Pheonix Copley to a one-year, one-way contract extension worth an average annual value (AAV) of $1,500,000 through the 2023-24 season.

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“They Put the Faith In Me, I’m Going to Continue To Grow, Become A Better Player, And I’m Looking Forward To It”: Stability and Confidence In His Playing Ability Key in Dylan Strome’s Decision to Re-Sign With Capitals

Posted on February 9, 2023 by Michael Fleetwood

Screenshot: Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals’ front office was busy during the NHL All-Star break, re-signing forwards Dylan Strome and Sonny Milano to five and three-year contracts, respectively. Having their first practice out of the break, the two players spoke … Continue reading →

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