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Capitals' Alex Ovechkin Addresses NHL Future After Delaying Retirement

Washington Capitals superstar Alex Ovechkin is not retiring after spending the past 21 years playing ice hockey in the NHL. The Capitals captain signed a one-year, $4.25 million contract on July 2, ending months of uncertainty about whether he would return for a 22nd NHL season.

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Alex Ovechkin drops Stanley Cup truth bomb after Capitals’ offseason moves

The news was made official last week – Alex Ovechkin is back for a 22nd year in the NHL with the Washington Capitals, who missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs

Washington Capitals News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 6

Capitals’ Spencer Carbery drops Alex Ovechkin truth bomb after contract extension

After weeks of speculation regarding the future of Hall of Fame forward Alex Ovechkin, the greatest goal scorer in NHL history, the Washington Capitals re-signed him to a one-year extension, confirming that he would be back for a 22nd year in the League.

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In the history of the NHL Draft, 64 players have been selected No. 1 overall. How many of the can you name in eight minutes?

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Jacob MacDonald News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 5

Capitals Sign Jacob MacDonald

The Washington Capitals announced the signing of defenseman Jacob MacDonald to a one-year, two-way contract. The deal carries a league-minimum $850K NHL salary and a hefty $525K salary in the AHL.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.

Washington Capitals News / The Hockey Writers / July 4

Recapping the Capitals’ Moves in Busy Opening to 2026 Free Agency

NHL free agency opened on July 1. This day is always fast-paced and exciting, as eligible players can move from team to team or be re-signed. You never know what your favorite team’s roster will look like at the end of the day, as it is always a frenzy of movement and transactions.

Washington Capitals News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 3

Chris Patrick reveals how Alex Ovechkin played into Capitals’ offseason plans

It was a big announcement in D.C. when Alex Ovechkin announced he would return to the Washington Capitals for one more season. Now, GM Chris Patrick has revealed how he approached the Capitals’ offseason plans and where Ovechkin fit into them, according to ESPN’s Greg Wyshynski.

Washington Capitals News / WashingtonCaps.com / July 3

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Washington Capitals News / Yardbarker / July 2

What should the Capitals expect out of Alex Ovechkin this season?

Alex Ovechkin ended weeks of speculation on Thursday when he announced that he is returning for a 22nd NHL season, signing a one-year contract with the Washington Capitals.

Alexander Ovechkin agrees to return to Capitals for 22nd NHL season

Penguins bolster defense by signing Trevor van Riemsdyk away from rival

Vincent Desharnais News / WashingtonCaps.com / July 2

Watch: Vincent Desharnais on Joining the Capitals

Boone Jenner News / WashingtonCaps.com / July 2

Watch: Boone Jenner on Joining the Capitals

Alexander Ovechkin News / Larry Brown Sports / July 2

Alexander Ovechkin makes major decision about his future

Washington Capitals star Alexander Ovechkin has decided to play at least one more NHL season. The Capitals announced Thursday that Ovechkin is signing a new one-year contract with the team.

Alexander Ovechkin News / Daily Faceoff / July 2

Capitals built team to insulate Ovechkin, not replace him

The Washington Capitals have had one of the best offseasons in the NHL, and they got even more good news on Thursday. Captain Alex Ovechkin, the NHL’s all-time leading goalscorer, is returning for another season, and he will join a revamped forward group that includes new impact additions Jordan Kyrou and Alex Tuch.

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Alexander Ovechkin News / Field Level Media / July 2

Alex Ovechkin: 'I'm back' on one-year deal with Capitals

Alex Ovechkin passed on retirement to return to the Washington Capitals on a one-year deal. The Capitals announced the agreement for next season with the 40-year-old is worth $4.25 million, keeping the NHL's all-time leader in goals in Washington and out of the rocking chair.

Boone Jenner News / DC Sports King / July 2

Capitals Just Won the Offseason by Bringing in Boone Jenner

If there were an award for “Most Aggressive Summer Makeover,” Washington Capitals General Manager Chris Patrick would already be clearing space on his mantle.

Boone Jenner News / Inside The Rink / July 1

Washington Capitals Sign Boone Jenner

The Washington Capitals are signing former Columbus Blue Jackets captain Boone Jenner. He has signed a four-year deal with a $5.75 million AAV. In 67 games this season, Jenner has 38 points on 13 goals and 25 assists.

NHL News / Yardbarker / July 1

Penguins bolster defense by signing Trevor van Riemsdyk away from rival

To help shore up the blue line, the Pittsburgh Penguins opened up free agency by signing veteran defenseman Trevor van Riemsdyk away from the rival Washington

Penguins sign Atley Calvert to two-year, entry-level contract

Does Penguins depth addition signal a bigger move on the horizon?

Maple Leafs sign G Sergei Bobrovsky to three-year deal

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NHL News / NHL Rumors / June 28

NHL Rumors: Washington Capitals, Philadelphia Flyers, and the Top NHL Trade Targets

Sammi Silber: Washington Capitals GM Chris Patrick said that he’s spoken with the agents for Brandon Duhaime and Trevor van Riemsdyk, but will keep what was said to himself.

Washington Capitals News / The Hockey Writers / June 28

Introducing the Washington Capitals’ 2026 Draft Class

It was a quiet first-year player selection process for the Washington Capitals with only four picks at the 2026 NHL Draft. Washington used their limited

NHL News / NHL Rumors / June 29

NHL Rumors: Latest news on Alex Ovechkin

Sammi Silber of The Hockey News: “GM Chris Patrick also said he has a number in mind for what Alex Ovechkin’s next contract looks like *if* he returns.

Washington Capitals News / Daily Faceoff / June 26

Capitals select Oliver Suvanto No. 18 overall in 2026 NHL Draft

Another dynamic two-way forward is off the board. The Washington Capitals selected Finnish center Oliver Suvanto with the Oliver Suvanto pick at the 2026 NHL Entry Draft Friday night at the KeyBank Center in Buffalo, N.Y.

Washington Capitals News / DC Sports King / June 26

Capitals Shift Focus of Roster Overhaul with Two More Trades

If you stepped away from your phone for five minutes this week, you probably missed another Washington Capitals blockbuster. Fresh off injecting high-octane offensive firepower into the top six by acquiring stars Jordan Kyrou and Alex Tuch, General Manager Chris Patrick kept the phone lines burning.

Washington Capitals News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 25

Free Agent Focus: Washington Capitals

Free agency is now less than a week away, and teams are looking ahead to when it opens. Even with the UFA crop being thinned out in recent months, there will be some quality veterans set to hit the open market in July, while many teams also have key restricted free agents to re-sign.

Hendrix Lapierre News / NHL Trade Talk / June 25

Penguins Acquire Hendrix Lapierre from Washington in Draft Pick Deal

The Pittsburgh Penguins continued to reshape their roster Thursday, acquiring center Hendrix Lapierre from the Washington Capitals in exchange for a 2027 third-round pick and a 2028 fifth-round pick originally belonging to the San Jose Sharks, per Pierre LeBrun.

Colin Swoyer News / Inside The Rink / June 25

ECHL: Colin Swoyer Announces Retirement

Yesterday afternoon, Colin Swoyer announced his retirement. Swoyer is a 28-year-old defenseman who played in 151 ECHL games and 49 AHL games. Swoyer has played with the Toledo Walleye for the past two seasons, joining the team in 2024.

NHL News / Yardbarker / June 24

Latest moves show Capitals still believe title window is open

Jordan Kyrou, Alex Tuch moves show Capitals still believe title window is open

The Washington Capitals are not messing around this offseason, and they are making it very clear that they still see themselves as Stanley Cup contenders in the very near future.

Capitals deal Connor McMichael, 16th pick to Blues for Jordan Kyrou

Making sense of the NHL trade landscape after a seismic Tuesday

Have the Senators found their replacement for Brady Tkachuk in William Eklund?

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NHL News / Yardbarker / June 25