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On YouTubeBrooks Orpik News / WashingtonCaps.com / July 14
Alexander Ovechkin News / NHL Trade Talk / July 14
‘Pure Nonsense’: Ovechkin Defends Wife Regarding Retirement Rumors
Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin is pushing back hard on talk that he will retire after next season from the NHL. Speaking to reporters over the weekend, the 39-year-old superstar called the talk of his having confirmed he’s done “pure nonsense” and insisted that no decision has been made about his future.
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Washington Capitals News / House of Hockey / July 13
Alex Ovechkin Boldly Shuts Down Retirement Rumours in New Interview: 'Pure Nonsense'
Alex Ovechkin has been widely expected to retire following the 2025-26 NHL season with the Washington Capitals, after comments from his wife Nastya. A truly generational player, Ovechkin is the NHL record holder for goals scored, surpassing the legendary Wayne Gretzky's 894 late last season.
NHL News / House of Hockey / July 13
Alex Ovechkin Comments on Crosby/Malkin to Washington Trade Rumours: It Would Be Wonderful'
Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin is openly commenting on the rumors of either Sidney Crosby or Evgeni Malkin, who play for the divisional foe Pittsburgh Penguins, becoming his teammate in Washington.
Washington Capitals News / House of Hockey / July 12
New Footage Shows Alex Ovechkin Training at the Gym Ahead of Potential Final Season
Ahead of what could be his final season in the NHL, all-time leading goal scorer and Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin is hard at work in the gym.
Justin Sourdif News / The Hockey Writers / July 12
Get to Know the Newest Capital, Justin Sourdif
Before the 2025 NHL Draft, the Washington Capitals acquired forward Justin Sourdif from the Florida Panthers in exchange for a second-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft and a sixth-round choice in 2027.
Washington Capitals News / The Hockey Writers / July 11
Capitals 2025-26 Roster Projection 1.0: Sticking With a Winning Formula
The Washington Capitals are set to enter the 2025-26 regular season with a similar roster to the one that claimed the best regular season record (51-22-9) in the Eastern Conference and advanced to the second round of the NHL playoffs for the first time since 2018.
Washington Capitals News / Last Word On Sports / July 10
NHL Rumours: The Washington Capitals Want to Bounce Back After Missing Out on Big Free Agent
Welcome back to another summertime edition of NHL Rumours from us here at Last Word On Hockey. Today we shall delve into the situation surrounding the team led by the all-time leading goal scorer, Alex Ovechkin’s Washington Capitals.
Ted Leonsis News / WashingtonCaps.com / July 9
Nick Leivermann News / Inside The Rink / July 9
AHL: Hershey Bears Re-Sign Nick Leivermann
The Hershey Bears are bringing back a defenseman as they re-signed defenseman Nick Leivermann to an AHL contract for the 2025-26 season. In 37 games this season, he recorded 16 points on three goals and 13 assists.
Alexander Ovechkin News / House of Hockey / July 8
Alex Ovechkin Updates Retirement Rumours Ahead of Possible Final NHL Season
2024/25 was a historic season for Alex Ovechkin, and after passing Wayne Gretzky, he has revealed his retirement plans for after the 2025/26 NHL campaign.
Washington Capitals News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 8
Strategic drafting will keep Capitals competitive for years to come
The Washington Capitals seemed well on their way towards reclusion a few seasons ago. They managed to win the first Stanley Cup in franchise history in 2018 — but by 2022, only eight members of the Cup-winning roster were still in Washington.
Sheldon Rempal News / Inside The Rink / July 8
Washington Capitals Sign 29 Year-Old Forward
The Washington Capitals signed 29-year-old forward Sheldon Rempal last night. He returns to North American hockey after spending the 2024-25 season in the KHL with Salavat Yulaev Ufa.
Hendrix Lapierre News / Inside The Rink / July 7
Washington Capitals Re-Sign Two-Time Calder Cup Champion
The Washington Capitals earlier today re-signed one of their forward prospects. The Capitals re-signed forward Hendrix Lapierre to a one-year, one-way contract with an $850,000 AAV.
Washington Capitals News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 6
Capitals to ‘explore’ trade market after striking out in free agency
The Washington Capitals continue to explore ways to strengthen their roster, heading into next season. Washington is very interested in exploring the trade market, per NHL.com.
Washington Capitals News / The Hockey Writers / July 6
Capitals GM 'Really Excited' by Prospect Performance at Development Camp
The Washington Capitals wrapped up the 2025 Capitals Development Camp on Saturday with a 3-on-3 hockey tournament. The camp event provides Capitals prospects with hands-on coaching time for skill development and fundamental hockey skills training.
Hendrix Lapierre News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 5
Capitals sign Hendrix Lapierre to one-year deal
The Washington Capitals and forward Hendrix Lapierre have agreed to the one-year, $850K contract, per PuckPedia. The 23-year-old will be eligible for restricted free agency next offseason, and his minimum qualifying offer then would be $892,500.
Lynden Lakovic News / Daily Faceoff / July 5
Capitals sign Lynden Lakovic to entry-level contract
The Washington Capitals have signed winger Lynden Lakovic to a three-year entry-level contract. Lakovic was the Capitals’ 27th overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft, and was eligible to sign his entry-level contract with the team as of July 1st.
Anthony Beauvillier News / Field Level Media / July 3
Capitals re-sign F Anthony Beauvillier to 2-year deal
The Washington Capitals brought back forward Anthony Beauvillier on a two-year, $5.5 million contract extension Thursday. The Capitals acquired Beauvillier from the rival Pittsburgh Penguins for a second-round draft pick back on March 7.
Washington Capitals News / Daily Faceoff / July 3
Capitals sign Milton Gastrin to NHL entry-level contract
The Washington Capitals announced Thursday that the club has signed forward Milton Gastrin to a three-year, entry-level contract. Per the agreement, Gastrin will be play on loan in Sweden for the coming campaign.
Washington Capitals News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 3
Grading Capitals’ 2025 NHL Draft class
The 2025 NHL Draft has concluded, and draft day saw plenty of high-quality picks. As teams have shifted focus to the ongoing NHL Free Agency period, the bedrock of their future may have been decided at the NHL Draft.
Martin Fehervary News / Field Level Media / July 1
Capitals D Martin Fehervary inks $7-year, $42M extension
Washington Capitals defenseman Martin Fehervary signed a seven-year, $42 million contract extension on Tuesday. The extension begins with the 2026-27 season for Fehervary, who will make $2.675 million in the upcoming campaign to complete his existing three-year deal.
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