Tag Archives: Henrik Lundqvist

Vitek Vanecek Remains Positive, Ready To Battle For Playing Time With Capitals

Posted on November 6, 2020 by Jon Sorensen

This was supposed to be his time. The Capitals’ mainstay in goal, Braden Holtby, has moved on in free agency, leaving an open goaltender spot on the Capitals roster. He’s spent the last five years working his way up the … Continue reading →

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Dmitry Orlov On Braden Holtby: “We Won The Stanley Cup With Him, And This Is Largely Thanks To Braden”

Posted on November 3, 2020 by Jon Sorensen

It’s been an offseason of arrivals and departures for the Washington Capitals. In a recent interview with MatchTV, Capitals’ defenseman Dmitry Orlov spoke for the first time about the arrival of new head coach Peter Laviolette and assistant coach Kevin … Continue reading →

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Henrik Lundqvist And Family Come to Washington

Posted on October 18, 2020 by Diane Doyle

Yes, it’s real. Henrik Lundqvist really has come to Washington DC. Lundqvist posted several images to his social media accounts on Sunday showing he and his family visiting Capitals’ headquarters, Georgetown and the Washington Monument.

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Assessing Metropolitan Division Goalie Tandems For 2020-21 NHL Season

Posted on October 13, 2020 by Harrison Brown

Photo: Bruce Bennett/Getty Images The NHL’s free agency period has seen a number of moves involving goalies, and many of those signings have come in the Metropolitan Division.  Several teams have young netminders with bright futures ahead, some moved to … Continue reading →

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Nicklas Bäckström and Carl Hagelin Are Excited For The Arrival Of “The King”

Posted on October 9, 2020 by Diane Doyle

Henrik Lunqvist, AKA King Henrik, formerly of the New York Rangers, will be welcomed with open arms by his new teammates when he arrives in Washington. Particularly by the Swedes.

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Capitals’ Newly-Signed Henrik Lundqvist: “I Want To See Myself Lift That Cup And I Want To Do It In Washington”

Posted on October 9, 2020 by Della Young

Photo: @Capitals On Friday, goaltender Henrik Lundqvist spoke to D.C. media for the first time since signing to a one-year, $1.5 million contract with the Washington Capitals earlier in the day. He expressed his gratitude to the New York Rangers, … Continue reading →

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Capitals’ General Manager Brian MacLellan Thanks Braden Holtby

Posted on October 9, 2020 by Jon Sorensen

Photo: @bbholtby His reign in Washington has sadly come to an end. Braden Holtby signed a two-year deal with the Vancouver Canucks on Friday, ending his 10-year stay in the nation’s capital. We knew it was coming, but it is … Continue reading →

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Report: Capitals Sign Henrik Lundqvist To One-Year Contract

Posted on October 9, 2020 by Harrison Brown

Photo: Sporting News The Washington Capitals have reportedly signed goaltender Henrik Lundqvist to a one-year contract that was previously reported to have a cap hit of around $1.5 million. The 38-year-old goaltender became an unrestricted free agent at 12 noon … Continue reading →

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Report: Henrik Lundqvist’s Contract With Capitals Will Likely Be For One Year

Posted on October 7, 2020 by Harrison Brown

Photo: Star Tribune According to ESPN’s Greg Wyshynski, UFA goaltender Henrik Lundqvist’s contract with the Washington Capitals will be for just the 2020-21 season. Swedish reporter Johan Rylander reported late Tuesday night that the 38-year-old will sign with the Capitals … Continue reading →

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Report: UFA Henrik Lundqvist Will Sign With Capitals When Market Opens Friday

Posted on October 6, 2020 by Harrison Brown

Photo: NHL via Getty Images According to Swedish reporter Johan Rylander, unrestricted free agent goaltender Henrik Lundqvist will sign with the Washington Capitals when the free agency market opens at noon ET on Friday.

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