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Washington Re-signs Aube-Kubel To One-Year, $1.225 Million Contract Extension

Photo: NHL.com The Washington Capitals announced just prior to the 2023 NHL Trade Deadline on Friday that they have re-signed left-wing Nicolas Aube-Kubel to a one-year, $1.225 million contract extension. The 26-year-old could have become an unrestricted free agent on … Continue reading

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Report: Washington To Keep Van Riemsdyk Beyond Trade Deadline

According to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, pending unrestricted free agent defenseman Trevor Van Riemsdyk will stay on the Washington Capitals past the 2023 NHL Trade Deadline at 3 PM ET on Friday after losing Martin Fehervary and Nick Jensen due to … Continue reading

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West Coast Woes: Nick Jensen Leaves Game Against Anaheim Ducks With Injury on Day He Signs Three-Year Contract

On the day he signed a three-year contract extension, Washington Capitals defenseman Nick Jensen left the first period of the team’s game against the Anaheim Ducks with an injury.

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Nick Jensen Cites the Capitals’ Team Culture As Primary Reason Behind Signing Three-Year Deal

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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“I Love How They Play Their Game, It’s Going To Be A Lot of Fun To Be A Part Of”: New Capitals Defenseman Rasmus Sandin Talks Trade to Washington

Screenshot: Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals’ front office has been quite busy in the days leading up to the NHL’s Trade Deadline on Friday, dealing away a number of longtime pieces in a retooling effort after a difficult 2022-23 season. … Continue reading

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Washington Re-signs Jensen To Three-Year, $12.15 Million Contract Extension

The Washington Capitals announced on Tuesday night that they have signed defenseman Nick Jensen to a three-year contract extension that carries a $4.05 million cap hit. The 32-year-old could have become an unrestricted free agent on July 1.

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“We’ve Made A Lifetime of Memories…It’s Felt Like Home”; “I’ll Never Forget You”: Garnet Hathaway, Dmitry Orlov Bid Farewell to Washington, D.C.

Richard T. Gagnon/Getty Images The departures of forward Garnet Hathaway and defenseman Dmitry Orlov in a trade to the Boston Bruins on February 23 was a reality check to not only the Washington Capitals’ current position in the standings, but … Continue reading

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Leading the Next Generation: Washington Capitals Welcome 10-Year Old Deaf Hockey Player and Actor Keivonn Woodard to Friday’s Practice

Washington Capitals On the day former Washington Capitals forward Devante Smith-Pelly attended the team’s practice at MedStar Capitals Iceplex ahead of their February 25 Celebrating Black History festivities, the Caps also welcomed a special visitor in the form of 1o-year … Continue reading

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It’s Duck Season! Tom Wilson Drops the Gloves With Anaheim’s Simon Benoit, Dylan McIlrath With Sam Carrick As Tempers Flare in Second Period

Screenshot: NBC Sports Washington On the day in which the Washington Capitals lost some snarl with the departures of Garnet Hathaway and Dmitry Orlov via a trade with the Boston Bruins, right wing Tom Wilson and defenseman Dylan McIlrath provided … Continue reading

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Washington Acquires 2023 First-, 2025 Second-, 2024 Third-Round Picks, Smith From Boston In Orlov, Hathaway Trade

Photo: Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports The Washington Capitals announced on Thursday night that they have acquired 2023 first-, 2025 second-, and 2024 third-round picks, and right-wing Craig Smith from the Boston Bruins in exchange for pending unrestricted free agent right-wing … Continue reading

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