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Penguins In The Midst Of Working Out A Patric Hornqvist-Mike Matheson Trade With Panthers

Posted on September 23, 2020 by

Photo: The Rat Trick According to NHL Network’s Kevin Weekes, the Pittsburgh Penguins are working out a trade that would send forward Patric Hornqvist to the Florida Panthers in exchange for defenseman Mike Matheson on Wednesday morning. However, there is … Continue reading →

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Projecting The Capitals’ Three Big Contract Extensions Coming Up

Posted on September 22, 2020 by

Photo: @Capitals As the NHL will officially flip the calendar to the 2020-21 season on October 9 when free agency kicks off, pending free agents in 2021 will be able to sign contract extensions with their existing club. For the … Continue reading →

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2020 Stanley Cup Final Preview

Posted on September 18, 2020 by

Photo: Scott Audette/Getty Images The Tampa Bay Lightning, the second seed in the Eastern Conference, will face the Dallas Stars, the third in the Western Conference, in the 2020 Stanley Cup Final with Game 1 from Rogers Place in Edmonton … Continue reading →

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Peter Laviolette Was Capitals’ Target To Become Next Head Coach After Todd Reirden Was Fired

Posted on September 17, 2020 by

Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images According to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Freidman, the Washington Capitals knew Peter Laviolette was their target to become the team’s next head coach after they fired Todd Reirden on August 23. The Capitals hired Laviolette on Tuesday … Continue reading →

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Looking At Alex Ovechkin’s Seasons Under First-Year Capitals’ Head Coaches

Posted on September 16, 2020 by

Photo: WaPo After the Washington Capitals hired Peter Laviolette to be the 19th head coach in franchise history, one of the first questions is what kind of influence he will have on captain Alex Ovechkin. NoVa Caps looks at Ovechkin’s … Continue reading →

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Capitals’ Head Coach Peter Laviolette: “It’s A Privilege To Be The Head Coach Of This Hockey Team”

Posted on September 15, 2020 by

Photo: NHL via Getty Images Washington Capitals head coach Peter Laviolette told the media at his introductory press conference that “it’s a privilege to be the head coach of this hockey team” and that Tuesday is a “pretty special day … Continue reading →

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Capitals Hire Peter Laviolette As Head Coach

Posted on September 15, 2020 by

Photo: @Predators The Washington Capitals announced on Tuesday morning that they have hired Peter Laviolette as the 19th head coach in team history. The team relieved Todd Reirden of his duties on August 24 after consecutive first-round exits in the … Continue reading →

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Penguins Dump Salary, Deal Nick Bjugstad To Wild

Posted on September 11, 2020 by

Photo: Pittsburgh Hockey Now The Pittsburgh Penguins announced on Friday night that they traded center Nick Bjugstad to the Minnesota Wild in exchange for a conditional seventh-round pick in the 2021 NHL Draft. The Penguins retained 50% of Bjugstad’s $4.1 … Continue reading →

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The Pros And Cons Of The Capitals Re-Signing Brenden Dillon

Posted on September 11, 2020 by

The biggest question for the Washington Capitals entering this offseason in terms of the roster is how they are going to fill a hole on defense. The team is currently talking to Brenden Dillon’s representation to see if a deal … Continue reading →

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Report: Capitals’ Next Head Coach Expected To Be Gerard Gallant, Mike Babcock, Or Peter Laviolette

Posted on September 9, 2020 by

Photo: CBC According to TSN’s Pierre LeBrun, former Vegas Golden Knights head coach Gerard Gallant, Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Mike Babcock, or Nashville Predators head coach Peter Laviolette will be the Washington Capitals’ next head coach.

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