Tag Archives: Trades

“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

Posted on March 1, 2023 by Michael Fleetwood

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 →

Posted in Defense, News, NHL, Players, Washington Capitals | Tagged Anaheim Ducks, Dmitry Orlov, Michael Fleetwood, News, NHL, Players, Rasmus Sandin, Toronto Maple Leafs, Trade Deadline, Trades, Washington Capitals | 2 Comments

Capitals Rumors Roundup: The Latest Rumors Surrounding Washington And The 2023 NHL Trade Deadline

Posted on February 24, 2023 by Harrison Brown

After the Washington Capitals dealt defenseman Dmitry Orlov and right-wing Garnet Hathaway to the Boston Bruins on Thursday evening, NoVa Caps provides a round-up for all of the latest rumors surrounding the organization and the 2023 NHL Trade Deadline, which … Continue reading →

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Best And Worst Offseason Moves In Metropolitan Division

Posted on August 19, 2022 by Harrison Brown

Photo: 1st Ohio Battery With the most significant moves of the NHL offseason likely in the rear view mirror, teams made some that will change their product on the ice for the better while others may have made ones they … Continue reading →

Posted in Data and Analytics, News | Tagged Barry Trotz, Carolina Hurricanes, Columbus Blue Jackets, Contracts, Darcy Kuemper, Dylan Coghlan, Dylan Strome, Erik Gudbranson, Free Agency, Harrison Brown, John Marino, Johnny Gaudreau, Max Pacioretty, Metropolitan Division, New Jersey Devils, New York Islanders, New York Rangers, NHL, Offseason, Ondrej Palat, Opinion, Pittsburgh Penguins, Rickard Rakell, Stats, Trades, Vincent Trocheck, Washington Capitals | 5 Comments

Creatures of Habit: Brian MacLellan’s Familiar Business Partners

Posted on August 3, 2022 by Michael Fleetwood

While it may be hard to believe, Brian MacLellan has been the General Manager of the Washington Capitals for eight years. Since being named to the post held by his predecessor George McPhee for 17 seasons in April 2014, MacLellan … Continue reading →

Posted in Management, NHL, Roster Moves, Teams, Washington Capitals | Tagged Brian MacLellan, General Manager, Michael Fleetwood, NHL, Roster Moves, Teams, Trades, Washington Capitals | 5 Comments

2022 NHL Offseason Grades: Pacific Division

Posted on July 21, 2022 by Harrison Brown

Photo: NHL.com With the 2022 NHL Draft in the books and most of the key unrestricted free agents under contract for the 2022-23 camapign, teams have changed their teams for the better, worse, or maybe not much. NoVa Caps concludes … Continue reading →

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2022 NHL Offseason Grades: Central Division

Posted on July 20, 2022 by Harrison Brown

Photo: AP News With the 2022 NHL Draft in the books and most of the key unrestricted free agents under contract for the 2022-23 camapign, teams have changed their teams for the better, worse, or maybe not much. NoVa Caps … Continue reading →

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2022 NHL Offseason Grades: Atlantic Division

Posted on July 18, 2022 by Harrison Brown

Photo: Tampa Bay Times With the 2022 NHL Draft in the books and most of the key unrestricted free agents under contract for the 2022-23 camapign, teams have changed their teams for the better, worse, or maybe not much. NoVa … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged Atlantic Division, Boston Bruins, Buffalo Sabres, Detroit Red Wings, Florida Panthers, Free Agency, Harrison Brown, Montreal Canadiens, Ottawa Senators, Players, Tampa Bay Lightning, Teams, Toronto Maple Leafs, Trades | 1 Comment

2022 NHL Offseason Grades: Metropolitan Division

Posted on July 16, 2022 by Harrison Brown

Photo: Getty Images With the 2022 NHL Draft in the books and most of the key unrestricted free agents under contract for the 2022-23 camapign, teams have changed their teams for the better, worse, or maybe not much. NoVa Caps … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged Carolina Hurricanes, Columbus Blue Jackets, Free Agency, Harrison Brown, Metropolitan Division, New Jersey Devils, New York Islanders, New York Rangers, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Players, Teams, Trades, Washington Capitals | 5 Comments

Capitals Will “Explore All Opportunities” To Address Goaltending, Look From Within For Other Needs This Offseason, Says General Manager Brian MacLellan

Posted on July 6, 2022 by Michael Fleetwood

Screenshot: Washington Capitals With the NHL offseason truly beginning to take hold, the Washington Capitals are just one of the league’s 32 clubs gearing up for the NHL Entry Draft on July 7, evaluating potential picks as well as preparing … Continue reading →

Posted in Goaltending, News, NHL, Players, Roster Moves, Salary Cap, Trade, Washington Capitals | Tagged 2022 NHL Entry Draft, Brian MacLellan, Defense, Free Agency, Goalies, Goaltending, Ilya Samsonov, Michael Fleetwood, Nicklas Backstrom, Roster Moves, Trades, Vitek Vanecek | 6 Comments

2021 Offseason Power Rankings

Posted on August 17, 2021 by Harrison Brown

Photo: Gregg Forwerck/NHLI via Getty Images After a flurry of trades and free-agent signings, a lot of teams improved their rosters going into next season, while others dropped in the 2020 NHL offseason power rankings. While some attractive free agents … Continue reading →

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