Tag Archives: Zdeno Chara

The Defense Rests: Long-Haulers Keith Yandle, Zdeno Chara, and PK Subban Retire From NHL

Posted on September 20, 2022 by Diane Doyle

Photo: NHL via Getty Images Tuesday marked the retirement of three long-time NHL defensemen: Keith Yandle, Zdeno Chara, and P.K Subban. It is a momentous occasion when a player makes it to the NHL. But no matter how great a … Continue reading →

Posted in Defense, History, News, NHL, Players, Washington Capitals | Tagged Chris Bourque, Diane Doyle, Keith Yandle, P.K. Subban, Retirement, Zdeno Chara | 1 Comment

Zdeno Chara Announces Retirement

Posted on September 20, 2022 by Jon Sorensen

After 24 NHL seasons, former Washington Capitals defenseman Zdeno Chara announced his retirement from the NHL on Tuesday. Chara, 45, made the announcement on his Instagram page.

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End of the Road?: NHL Veterans Still Unsigned For 2022-23

Posted on September 11, 2022 by Diane Doyle

Photo: Patrick McDermott/Getty Images With NHL Training Camps set to start in less than two weeks, a number of NHL veteran free agents still remain unsigned for the 2022-23 season and could be facing the end of their careers in … Continue reading →

Posted in Free Agency, History, News | Tagged Alex Chiasson, Andy Greene, Braden Holtby, Cody Eakin, Jay Beagle, Joe Thornton, Keith Yandle, Zdeno Chara | 4 Comments

Best Remaining UFAs With Two Weeks Left Until NHL Training Camps Open

Posted on September 6, 2022 by Harrison Brown

Photo: NBCS With training camps across the NHL set to open in two and a half weeks, there are a number of players still looking for jobs and will likely get at least a shot at one since teams have … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged Alex Chiasson, Calvin de Haan, Evan Rodrigues, Free Agency, Harrison Brown, Joe Thornton, NHL, P.K. Subban, Players, Sonny Milano, Stats, Tyler Motte, Zdeno Chara | 3 Comments

End Of The Road? Former Washington Capitals Players Still Unsigned For The 2022-23 Season

Posted on August 15, 2022 by Diane Doyle

Photo: NHL The 2022-23 NHL season is less than two months away, with training camps starting in about a month. There are still numerous Unrestricted Free Agents still on the market who have yet to sign a contract including several … Continue reading →

Posted in Free Agency, News, NHL, Players | Tagged 2018 Stanley Cup Champions, Alex Chiasson, Braden Holtby, Cody Eakin, Jay Beagle, Mathieu Perreault, Zdeno Chara | 13 Comments

Zdeno Chara Becomes 7th Islanders’ Player On COVID Protocol List; Brock Nelson Out 2-4 Weeks

Posted on November 23, 2021 by Jon Sorensen

Photo: NHL via Getty Images The Metropolitan Division pre-season favorite New York Islanders are suffering. After beginning the season on a 13-game road trip while their new arena was being finished, the team went 5-6-2. Then the Islanders lost their … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged Brock Nelson, Jon Sorensen, New York Islanders, Zdeno Chara | 3 Comments

Four Offseason Moves By The Capitals That Hit The Bullseye – Addition By Subtraction

Posted on October 30, 2021 by Jon Sorensen

If you’ve followed NoVa Caps for any decent amount of time, you know we call it like we see it, and will criticize when criticism is necessary. This includes any questionable moves made by Capitals General Manager Brian McLellan. We’ve … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged 2021-22 Washington Capitals, Brenden Dillon, Jon Sorensen, Martin Fehervary, Trevor Van Riemsdyk, Zdeno Chara | 13 Comments

Alex Ovechkin Plays In 1,200th Career NHL Game

Posted on October 19, 2021 by Diane Doyle

Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin played his very first game on October 5, 2005, a home game for the Washington Capitals against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Ovechkin played in his 1,200th career NHL games Tuesday night.

Posted in History, News, NHL, Players, Washington Capitals | Tagged Alex Kovalev, Alex Ovechkin, Alexander Ovechkin, Brett Hull, Calle Johansson, Colorado Avalanche, Dustin Brown, Joe Thornton, Marcel Dionne, Mark Messier, Ryan Sutter, Sergei Fedorov, Sergei Gonchar, Sidney Crosby, Zdeno Chara | 1 Comment

The Last Men Skating: A Look At Players Who Have Stood the Test of NHL Time – 2021-22 Preseason Edition

Posted on October 1, 2021 by Diane Doyle

New York Islanders It is always a momentous occasion when a player gets drafted into the NHL, an event marked every year with coverage of the NHL Entry Draft, which includes the expected anticipation of which player will be drafted … Continue reading →

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Former Capitals Defenseman Zdeno Chara Signs One-Year Contract To Return To Islanders

Posted on September 18, 2021 by Harrison Brown

Photo: CBS Boston The New York Islanders announced on Saturday that they have signed former Washington Capitals left-handed defenseman Zdeno Chara to a one-year contract at an unknown cap hit. The 44-year-old became an unrestricted free agent on July 28.

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