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Capitals allow UFA defenseman to speak with interested clubs

The Capitals will not be re-signing pending unrestricted free agent defenseman Ethan Bear and have given him permission to discuss a contract with other clubs before the opening of free agency on July 1, Rick Dhaliwal of CHEK TV reports.

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Capitals' Logan Thompson Deserves Olympic Nod

It's seven months away, but some interesting tidbits have already been released about men's hockey at the 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Milano, Italy. For the first time since 2014, best-on-best Olympic ice hockey will return, and the first six players from each of the 12 nations participating in the tournament have been unveiled.

Washington Capitals News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 18

3 players Capitals must trade in 2025 NHL offseason

The Washington Capitals were the best team in the Eastern Conference this past season. Still, the Capitals would fall to the Carolina Hurricanes in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Andrew Mangiapane News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 17

Capitals rumors: Washington won’t re-sign Andrew Mangiapane this summer

The Washington Capitals had a great season in 2024-25, winning the Metropolitan Division. But their playoff performance, a five-game defeat at the hands of the Carolina Hurricanes, necessitates changes.

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Andrew Mangiapane News / House of Hockey / June 17

Former 35-Goal Scorer Reportedly Leaving the Capitals in Free Agency

Washington Capitals forward Andrew Mangiapane, who once scored 35 goals with the Calgary Flames, appears ready to move on from the Capitals in free agency.

Andrew Mangiapane News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 16

Andrew Mangiapane switches agents, not expected to re-sign with Capitals

The Capitals don’t have many notable pending free agents. The ones with the most name value among them, Nicklas Bäckström and T.J. Oshie, spent the entire season on injured reserve and, in the latter’s case, have since retired.

Washington Capitals News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 15

Offseason checklist for Capitals

The offseason has arrived for all but two teams now with the playoffs nearing an end. Accordingly, it’s time to examine what they will need to accomplish over the coming weeks with free agency fast approaching.

Devante Smith-Pelly News / WashingtonCaps.com / June 14

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Kevin He News / The Hockey Writers / June 13

Capitals 2025 Draft Target: Haoxi 'Simon' Wang

The Washington Capitals have a strong forward prospect pool headlined by Ryan Leonard, Andrew Cristall, and Ilya Protas. Therefore, it does not seem like a stretch for the Capitals to target defensemen and goalies at the 2025 NHL Draft unless there is a best-player-available forward that falls into their lap.

Washington Capitals News / WashingtonCaps.com / June 12

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Alexander Alexeyev News / House of Hockey / June 12

Capitals' Alexander Alexeyev Faces Penalty Amid Court Case Over Recent Arrest

Last month, Washington Capitals defenseman Alexander Alexeyev was arrested and has now received his verdict after making an appearance in court. On May 17th, Washington Capitals defenseman Alexander Alexeyev was arrested following an altercation with another man at 3:30 in the morning in Arlington, Virginia.

Washington Capitals News / WashingtonCaps.com / June 12

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T.J. Oshie 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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T.J. Oshie 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.

T.J. Oshie 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.

T.J. Oshie 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.

T.J. Oshie 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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Alexander Ovechkin News / Athlon Sports / June 8

Capitals' Alex Ovechkin Makes Big Career Decision: Report

After breaking the legendary Wayne Gretzky’s longstanding record for most career goals, few would blame Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin if he decided to call it a career.

Washington Capitals News / Blade of Steel / June 8

Pavel Datsyuk Makes Stunning Comments About Alex Ovechkin Ahead of Potential Retirement

Former Red Wings forward Pavel Datsyuk has made a stunning comment on fellow Russian and Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin ahead of his potential upcoming retirement from the NHL.

Washington Capitals News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 8

Capitals’ nightmare scenario in 2025 NHL Free Agency

The Washington Capitals are coming off a season where they finished with the best record in the Eastern Conference and saw Alex Ovechkin break Wayne Gretzky’s all-time goal-scoring record.

Spencer Carbery News / Field Level Media / June 7

Capitals coach Spencer Carbery claims Jack Adams Award

Spencer Carbery of the Washington Capitals was named the winner of the 2024-25 Jack Adams Award on Saturday. The honor is presented to the NHL coach who is judged to have made the biggest contribution to a team's success.

T.J. Oshie 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.

Alexander Ovechkin News / Larry Brown Sports / May 29