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In the wake of the on-ice death of Adam Johnson, former NHL star T.J. Oshie embarked on a mission toward increasing usage of neck guards to keep players safe.

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NHL News / NHL Rumors / December 19

NHL Rumors: Activity continues to pick up as NHL heads towards trade freeze

Kent Wilson of the Calgary Sun: Wilson writes now that the smoke has settled on the Quinn Hughes trade from the Vancouver Canucks to the Minnesota Wild, attention is turning to the Calgary Flames and Rasmus Andersson.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / December 18

T. J. Oshie predicts Maple Leafs will bounce back from early season struggles

The Toronto Maple Leafs are back on the road this week, set to face off against the Washington Capitals on Thursday. Through 32 games this season, Toronto sits sixth in the Atlantic division, three points and five teams back from the second wild card spot in the East.

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Washington Capitals News / Inside The Rink / October 31

Team USA Media Summit: Oshie, Farmer, Jones, Knight, & Coyne Schofield

Five of Team USA’s most accomplished hockey athletes took the stage at the 2026 Team USA Media Summit, each representing a different chapter of the sport’s story.

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Former Capitals Star Takes on New Role Following Retirement

It is not every day when one of the NHL's greatest shootout players and one of the Washington Capitals' best players of the last decade gets to be on ESPN.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / September 8

Oshie on Odd Reason Blues Might Have Traded Him to Capitals

Former NHL forward T.J. Oshie has shed new light on the trade that sent him from the St. Louis Blues to the Washington Capitals, revealing an unexpected reason behind the blockbuster move.

Washington Capitals News / WashingtonCaps.com / July 7

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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / June 14

Remembering Oshie’s Time With the St. Louis Blues

After 16 seasons in the NHL, former St. Louis Blues forward T.J. Oshie announced his retirement on June 9 in Washington, D.C. The 38-year-old battled a chronic back injury that prevented him from playing this season before his contract expired.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / June 11

How the T.J. Oshie Era Opened the St. Louis Blues Championship Window

On Monday, T.J. Oshie announced his retirement from the NHL. Oshie spent his 16-year career playing for the St. Louis Blues and Washington Capitals. After seven years with the Blue Note, Oshie was traded to the Caps, where he helped them win the franchise’s first Stanley Cup.

Washington Capitals News / Bring Me The News / June 10

One of Minnesota’s best ever, T.J. Oshie bids emotional farewell to the NHL

Everyone knew it was going to happen after a back injury prevented him from playing this season, but that didn't make T.J. Oshie's retirement ceremony

Washington Capitals News / The Hockey Writers / June 9

Capitals’ T.J. Oshie Announces Retirement From the NHL

On June 9, 2025, an injury-stricken T.J. Oshie announced his retirement. The 38-year-old winger missed the entire 2024–25 season with a back injury and called it a career after 1,010 regular-season NHL games.

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Washington Capitals News / Daily Faceoff / June 9

Capitals’ T.J. Oshie retires after 16-season NHL career

Washington Capitals winger T.J. Oshie has announced his retirement from hockey on Monday. There was a report that Oshie was expected to announce his retirement on Wednesday last week after it was revealed that he would be hosting an event at the Washington Harbour on Monday.

Washington Capitals News / Field Level Media / June 9

Capitals F T.J. Oshie, 38, retires after decorated career

Olympic hero and longtime NHL forward T.J. Oshie announced his retirement Monday after a 16-year NHL career. Oshie, who did not play in 2024-25 due to a back injury, split his 1,010 career games between the St.

Washington Capitals News / Last Word On Sports / June 9

2018 Stanley Cup Champion and Former US Olympian Retires

After missing the entire 2024-25 season due to a back injury, forward T.J. Oshie has made his decision about his future. The 2018 Stanley Cup Champion is retiring from the NHL.

Washington Capitals News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 9

Capitals forward, Olympic hero T.J. Oshie announces retirement

Washington Capitals forward T.J. Oshie announced his retirement from the NHL during a fan-event on Monday. Oshie will close his career after 16 seasons and 1,010 games in the league.

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Washington Capitals News / Athlon Sports / June 5

NHL Insider Reveals T.J. Oshie Expectation Before 'Special Announcement'

The Washington Capitals revealed that T.J. Oshie will make a “special announcement” at the Washington Harbour in Georgetown on Monday, June 9, at an event open to the public and scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m.

Washington Capitals News / Daily Faceoff / June 4

Report: Capitals’ T.J. Oshie expected to announce retirement on Monday

Washington Capitals winger T.J. Oshie is expected to announce his retirement on Monday, according to Pioneer Press Writer Jess Myers. The Capitals officially announced that Oshie will be holding an event at the Washington Harbour on Monday, which will be open to the general public.

Washington Capitals News / Yardbarker / September 18, 2024

T.J. Oshie to be placed on LTIR, but all is not lost for Capitals

The silver lining to a loss like Oshie's is that now a roster spot becomes available to a younger player looking to prove he's NHL-worthy.

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Washington Capitals News / Washington Hockey Now / July 30, 2024

Revisiting the Capitals’ Trade for TJ Oshie

When the Washington Capitals won the Stanley Cup in 2018 against the Vegas Golden Knights, there were many players who helped the franchise accomplish that achievement.

NHL News / Yardbarker / June 20, 2024

Capitals could find much-needed salary-cap space in T.J. Oshie, Niklas Backstrom

The Capitals are strapped for cash. According to CapFriendly, with just over $3.7 million in salary cap space, GM Brian MacLellan must make big decisions to ensure the team gets better and younger before October.

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Washington Capitals News / Yardbarker / May 1, 2024

Appreciating T.J. Oshie as Capitals stalwart's future in flux

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Washington Capitals News / NHL Trade Talk / April 30, 2024

T.J. Oshie Says Future With Caps and the NHL Unclear

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.

Washington Capitals News / Yardbarker / April 16, 2024