When it comes to statistically the best defensemen in NHL history in points, the first name is Ray Bourque, who played for the Boston Bruins and Colorado Avalanche.
When it comes to the NHL Entry Draft, all the teams who really need to select talent at the top would prefer having the first overall pick. It gives them the best chance at getting a star who can, in some cases, immediately step onto the team in a few months and make an impact.
If the Washington Capitals decide to pick a forward with the 17th pick in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft, there will be a few possibilities available for the taking.
He originally went into the program on March 27 of this year, missing the last 18 games of the regular season for the Capitals and an additional four postseason contests.
During the summer of 2021, a huge media contingency gathered for a press conference in Gothenburg, Sweden. At a podium, with tears in his eyes, Henrik Lundqvist announced that his hockey career was over.
The Washington Capitals and San Jose Sharks have taken the steps needed to retain their negotiating rights over five players.
Getting the first overall pick in the NHL Entry Draft is a bittersweet feeling. No fanbase ever wants their team to be bad enough to have a good chance to get it, but if they do win it via the draft lottery, it can be a celebration and start of an exciting time for that club.
The Washington Capitals can go a couple different directions with the 17th pick in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft. They could go the blueline route and get a defenseman like Czechia’s Adam Jiricek.
The offseason has arrived for all but a handful of teams who are still taking part in the playoffs. Accordingly, it’s now time to examine what they will need to accomplish over the coming months. Next up is a look at the Washington Capitals.
Looking at the top-ten points leaders in Washington Capitals history, some names stick out immediately. Alex Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom are the top two with 1,550 and 1,033 points, respectively.
With the elimination of Team USA and Team Slovakia from the IIHF World Championship Thursday in Prague, the Washington Capitals no longer have any representation at this year’s tournament.
Mike Benton: A dark horse name for the Seattle Kraken head coaching position is former Minnesota Wild head coach Dean Evason. Sammi Silber of The Hockey News: The Washington Capitals will be looking to add some offense this offseason, but they’ll also be looking to upgrade their blue line.
We begin our look around the NHL with an overview of the free-agent situation for the Capitals.
Washington Capitals golden goaltender Charlie Lindgren was selected to represent his country during the IIHF Men’s World Championship 2024. Initially, the goalie declined the invitation, but the Capitals announced last weekend that he would be joining the team in Prague.
After sustaining an injury in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, a Capitals rookie defenseman is ready to return.
The month of June is almost here, and that means a couple things. First, a Stanley Cup champion will be decided for the 2023-24 season. Also, the 2024 NHL Entry Draft will soon follow.
The Washington Capitals snuck into the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs with just 91 points before being swept by the New York Rangers in the Eastern Conference quarterfinals.
There have been many great defensemen who have donned the Washington Capitals sweater. John Carlson is a current leader on the backend for the organization and he leads all Caps defensemen all-time in points.
The Red, White & Blue are making a late addition to their roster to fill a hole. On Saturday, USA Hockey announced that goaltender Charlie Lindgren has been added to the men’s national team roster at the IIHF Men’s World Championship.
The Capitals' loss in Game 4 of their first-round series against the Rangers on Sunday may have signaled the end of more than just their season.
After a heartbreaking end to the season for the Washington Capitals, veteran forward T.J. Oshie faced questions about his future in the NHL. Following the Capitals’ elimination by the New York Rangers, Oshie lingered on the ice, perhaps contemplating what could be his last game in the league.
It’s time for the final Washington Capitals weekly update of the 2023-24 season. The Capitals were the last team to qualify for the 2024 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs and the first team to be eliminated.
If the Capitals are going to have any chance to get back in their first round series against the Rangers they are going to need to get a lot more from superstar forward Alex Ovechkin.
The Capitals have completed an improbable push to the playoffs.
There’s a Rasmus Sandin injury to the back end of the Capitals blue line. Sunday night in Washington, D.C., the Capitals lost more than just the game. Defender Rasmus Sandin was injured in the final play of the opening period and did not return to the game.
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