Tag Archives: Free Agency

Could This Really Be the End? – Unsigned NHL Free Agents

Posted on August 20, 2023 by Diane Doyle

Photo: Patrick Smith/Getty Images Every player who signs an NHL contract looks forward to having a long career, possibly a decade or more. But all good things eventually come to an end, including NHL playing careers.

Posted in History, News, NHL, Players | Tagged 2023 Free Agency, 2023 NHL Free Agency, Alexander Edler, Brian Elliott, Carl Hagelin, Derick Brassard, Eric Staal, Free Agency, Free Agent, Jaroslav Halak, Jonathan Toews, Nick Holden, Patrick Kane, Paul Stastny, Phil Kessel, Wayne Simmonds, Zach Parise | 16 Comments

Unfinished Business: What’s Left To Resolve In The 2023 NHL Offseason?

Posted on July 27, 2023 by Harrison Brown

Many storylines entering the 2023 NHL offseason remain due to the salary cap going up by just $1 million, which has made it more difficult to move players with high salaries (let alone for a fair return). A lot of … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged 2023 NHL Offseason, Anaheim Ducks, Anthony Mantha, Calgary Flames, Connor Hellebuyck, Contracts, Elias Lindholm, Erik Karlsson, Evgeny Kuznetsov, Free Agency, Harrison Brown, John Gibson, Mark Schiefele, Noah Hanifin, Players, San Jose Sharks, Stats, Trade, Washington Capitals, Winnipeg Jets | 24 Comments

Arbitrator Awards Toronto’s Ilya Samsonov One-Year, $3.55 Million Contract

Posted on July 23, 2023 by Harrison Brown

A neutral arbitrator awarded Toronto Maple Leafs and former Washington Capitals goaltender Ilya Samsonov a one-year, $3.55 million contract on Sunday afternoon. The club and player had a neutral arbitration hearing on Friday. The 26-year-old can become an unrestricted free … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged Contracts, Free Agency, Harrison Brown, Ilya Samonov, Salary Arbitration, Toronto Maple Leafs, Washington Capitals | 5 Comments

Grading Every NHL Team’s Offseason So Far: Metropolitan Division

Posted on July 19, 2023 by Harrison Brown

Photo: SN With the 2023 NHL Draft done and most of the marquee players on the trade block and in free agency off of the board, NoVa Caps grades each team’s offseason by division so far. We will also look … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged Carolina Hurricanes, Columbus Blue Jackets, Damon Severson, Free Agency, Harrison Brown, Ivan Provorov, Max Pacioretty, New Jersey Devils, New York Islanders, New York Rangers, Peter Laviolette, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Ryan Graves, Salary Cap, Teams, Trade, Washington Capitals | 4 Comments

Grading Every NHL Team’s Offseason So Far: Atlantic Division

Posted on July 18, 2023 by Harrison Brown

Photo: The Athletic With the 2023 NHL Draft done and most of the marquee players on the trade block and in free agency off of the board, NoVa Caps grades each team’s offseason by division so far. We will also … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged Alex DeBrincat, Alex Lyon, Boston Bruins, Buffalo Sabres, Contract, Detroit Red Wings, Dominik Kubalik, Florida Panthers, Free Agency, Harrison Brown, Montreal Canadiens, Ottawa Senators, Tampa Bay Lightning, Teams, Toronto Maple Leafs, Trade, Tyler Bertuzzi | Leave a comment

Grading Every NHL Team’s Offseason So Far: Central Division

Posted on July 14, 2023 by Harrison Brown

Photo: Nashville Hockey Now With the 2023 NHL Draft done and most of the marquee players on the trade block and in free agency off of the board, NoVa Caps grades each team’s offseason by division so far. We will … Continue reading →

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Grading Every NHL Team’s Offseason So Far: Pacific Division

Posted on July 12, 2023 by Harrison Brown

Photo by Rob Curtis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images With the 2023 NHL Draft done and most of the marquee players on the trade block and in free agency off of the board, NoVa Caps grades each team’s offseason by division … Continue reading →

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” I Just Want To Be A Good Guy In That Locker Room…Be A Leader In My Own Type of Way”: Joel Edmundson Touts Leadership In His Intro to D.C.

Posted on July 5, 2023 by Michael Fleetwood

Screenshot: Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals weren’t heavy players in the opening hours of free agency as in years’ past, however the team added two notable players via the open market and trade in forward Max Pacioretty and Joel Edmundson. … Continue reading →

Posted in Defense, News, Players, Washington Capitals | Tagged Alexander Alexeyev, Defenseman, Free Agency, Joel Edmundson, Martin Fehervary, Michael Fleetwood, Montreal Canadiens, NHL, Players, Trade, Washington Capitals | 8 Comments

Washington Re-signs Fehervary To Three-Year, $8.025 Million Contract

Posted on July 4, 2023 by Harrison Brown

The Washington Capitals announced on Tuesday that the team has signed defenseman Martin Fehervary to a three-year contract, which carries a $2.675 million cap hit. The 23-year-old became a restricted free agent on Saturday.

Posted in News | Tagged Contracts, Free Agency, Harrison Brown, Martin Fehervary, News, Nicolas Aube-Kubel, Players, Washington Capitals | 6 Comments

“We’ll Continue To Monitor the Trade Market”: Capitals GM Brian MacLellan Outlines Offseason Agenda, Talks Adding Pacioretty, Edmundson

Posted on July 2, 2023 by Michael Fleetwood

Screenshot: Washington Capitals “Open-minded” is a word that could define Washington Capitals General Manager Brian MacLellan’s press conference this afternoon, following the Capitals’ moves on the opening day of NHL free agency on July 1. The nine-year GM touched on … Continue reading →

Posted in Free Agency, News, NHL, Roster Moves, Trade, Washington Capitals | Tagged Brian MacLellan, Free Agency, General Manager, Joel Edmundson, Martin Fehervary, Max Pacioretty, Michael Fleetwood, Trades, Washington Capitals | 10 Comments