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Tag Archives: Nicklas Backstrom
Capitals’ Nicklas Backstrom Announces Annual Brynas Black-White Game As Part Of Hockey Is For Everyone Initiative
Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom announced on Wednesday that the annual game between Brynas Black-White is set for Thursday, August 15 at Galverinken in his hometown of Gavle, Sweden. The game will feature female hockey players for the first time.
Posted in Games, Interview, News, Players
Tagged Brynas IF, Harrison Brown, Nicklas Backstrom
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Capitals’ Draft Day Memories Away From The Stage
It’s that time of year, once again. The 2019 NHL Entry Draft is set to start this Friday in Vancouver, British, Columbia. But let’s be honest, any professional sport’s draft can at times have all the excitement of a five … Continue reading
Posted in Draft, News
Tagged 2019 NHL Entry Draft, Alexander Alexeyev, Boston Bruins, Brian MacLellan, George McPhee, Jakub Vrana, Nicklas Backstrom, Ross Mahoney
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“We Could Have Had…?!”: Washington Capitals Draft Day Regrets – 2000 Through 2010
Photo: Bruce Bennett/Getty Images Throughout the existence of the NHL, teams and fans have experienced their fair share of draft pick fails, when, at the time of the selection, a team believes they chose the best player available, but as … Continue reading
Some Team Structure Improvements Are Needed For the Washington Capitals in 2019-20
Where can the Washington Capitals make some tweaks in 2019-20? Continue reading
Posted in Coaching, News, NHL, Penalty Kill, Power Play, Teams, Todd Reirden, Washington Capitals
Tagged Alex Ovechkin, Carolina Hurricanes, Evgeny Kuznetsov, Faceoffs, George Foussekis, Lars Eller, Nic Dowd, Nicklas Backstrom, Penalty Kill, Power Play, Special Teams, Stanley Cup, Stanley Cup Finals, Stanley Cup Playoffs, Todd Reirden, Washington Capitals
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How Much Will Nicklas Backstrom Cost The Capitals?
Photo: NHL Via Getty Images One of the biggest boxes on Washington Capitals General Manager Brian MacLellan‘s to-do list this offseason is to re-sign center Nicklas Backstrom to a contract extension. The 31-year old can sign an extension at any … Continue reading
Posted in Free Agency, Players, Roster Moves, Washington Capitals
Tagged Contracts, Harrison Brown, Nicklas Backstrom, Washington Capitals
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Capitals’ Nicklas Backstrom On Former Teammate Marcus Johansson: “I Feel Like Maybe If Anyone Deserves To Win It This Year, It’s Him In Boston.’’
Photo: Zimbio According to Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic, the Washington Capitals are interested in a reunion with forward Marcus Johansson, who can become an unrestricted free agent on July 1. Johansson is in the final year of a three-year … Continue reading
Summer To-Do List: Capitals Management Has Some Tough Decisions To Make As They Manage the Salary Cap
Capitals General Manager Brian MacLellan has a busy summer ahead with key players needing new contracts. Continue reading
Posted in Draft, Free Agency, Lineups, Management, News, Roster Moves, Salary Cap, Teams, Washington Capitals
Tagged Andre Burakovsky, Braden Holtby, Brett Connolly, Brian MacLellan, Brooks Orpik, Contracts, Free Agency, Free Agents, General Manager, George Foussekis, Jakub Vrana, NHL Free Agency, Nicklas Backstrom, Salary Cap, Stanley Cup, Stanley Cup Finals
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Jakub Vrana: What Will His Next Contract Look Like?
Washington Capitals forward Jakub Vrana will be a restricted free agent this summer. Continue reading
Posted in Free Agency, Lineups, News, NHL, Players, Playoffs, Salary Cap, Teams, Washington Capitals
Tagged Anthony Mantha, Braden Holtby, Contracts, George Foussekis, Jakub Vrana, Jonathan Drouin, NHL, NHL Free Agency, Nicklas Backstrom, Power Play, Salary Cap, Shot Data, Stanley Cup, Stanley Cup Playoffs, Washington Capitals Contract Negotiations
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What Went Wrong: Why Did the Capitals Suffer a First-Round Stumble Versus the Carolina Hurricanes?
In round 1, the Washington Capitals were upset by the youthful Carolina Hurricanes. Continue reading
Posted in Games, Injuries, News, NHL, Players, Playoffs, Power Play, Teams, Washington Capitals
Tagged Caps Shots Per Game, Carolina Hurricanes, Game 7, Games, George Foussekis, Jakub Vrana, Lars Eller, Nicklas Backstrom, Power Play, Shots For, Special Teams, Stanley Cup, Stanley Cup Playoffs, T.J. Oshie
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