Tag Archives: NHL Trade Deadline

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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Grading The Capitals’ Trade Deadline Moves Under Brian MacLellan

Posted on February 1, 2023 by Harrison Brown

With the 2023 NHL Trade Deadline just 32 days away, the Washington Capitals are expected to be light buyers as they currently occupy the first wild-card in the Eastern Conference. GM Brian MacLellan promised captain Alex Ovechkin in 2021 that … Continue reading →

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“I’m Excited To Come To This Team and Have A Push For the Playoffs”: New Capitals Forward Johan Larsson Talks Trade to Washington

Posted on March 23, 2022 by Michael Fleetwood

While the Washington Capitals‘ acquisition of Marcus Johansson drew most of the attention at the 2022 NHL trade deadline, the team’s deal for forward Johan Larsson gives the team added depth down the middle. On Wednesday, the former Arizona Coyote … Continue reading →

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“We Were Looking For Versatile Guys”: Capitals General Manager Brian MacLellan Speaks After the 2022 NHL Trade Deadline

Posted on March 21, 2022 by Michael Fleetwood

Exactly 19 days ago, Washington Capitals General Manager Brian MacLellan shared his outlook on the 2022 NHL trade deadline, which was set at 3:00 PM ET today. True to his word on being less aggressive than usual, the Capitals made … Continue reading →

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“It’ll Be Fun to Have Him Back, I Think It’s Good For Our Team”, “He Brings A Lot to the Table…I Think That Strengthens Our Lineup”: Nicklas Backstrom, Peter Laviolette Speak on the Acquisition of Marcus Johansson

Posted on March 21, 2022 by Michael Fleetwood

The Washington Capitals acquisition of longtime forward Marcus Johansson from the Seattle Kraken was one of two moves made by the team at the 2022 NHL trade deadline. As part of the deal with Seattle, the Capitals sent forward Daniel … Continue reading →

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Grades For Capitals’ GM Brian MacLellan’s Past Trade Deadline Moves

Posted on February 25, 2022 by Harrison Brown

Photo: Getty Images With the 2022 NHL Trade Deadline just under a month away, NoVa Caps reviews Washington Capitals GM Brian MacLellan’s first seven trade deadlines on the job. 

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Report: Predators “Actively Shopping” Capitals’ 2012 First-Round Pick Forsberg

Posted on February 23, 2022 by Harrison Brown

Photo: WaPo According to Bally Sports’ Andy Strickland, the Nashville Predators are “actively shopping” left-wing Filip Forsberg, the Washington Capitals’ 11th overall pick in the 2012 NHL Draft.

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Report: Capitals Looking Into Acquiring Blackhawks’ Fleury “At The Very Least”

Posted on January 25, 2022 by Harrison Brown

Photo: Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images According to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, the Washington Capitals are looking into acquiring Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury “at the very least” ahead of the NHL Trade Deadline, which is on Monday, March 21.

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A Look At The Prospects And Draft Picks Dealt By Past Five Stanley Cup Champions

Posted on July 10, 2021 by Harrison Brown

Photo: Yahoo News In recent years, teams like the Tampa Bay Lightning and Pittsburgh Penguins have routinely given up top prospects and high draft picks to go “all in” for the Stanley Cup and have had some success in doing … Continue reading →

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Report: Capitals Among Teams Willing To Give Up First-Round Pick For Blue Jackets’ Nick Foligno

Posted on April 11, 2021 by Harrison Brown

Photo: Hockey Wilderness According to TSN’s Frank Seravalli, the Washington Capitals, Colorado Avalanche, and Toronto Maple Leafs are among the teams that are potentially willing to trade a first-round pick to the Columbus Blue Jackets to acquire captain Nick Foligno. … Continue reading →

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