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Michael Kim Criticizes Bradley’s Captain-Player Bid

Michael Kim has questioned Keegan Bradley’s bid to play and serve as captain for Team USA at the upcoming Ryder Cup. Kim’s criticism of the U.S. Ryder Cup captain came shortly after Bradley’s dramatic win at the Travelers Championship, which pushed him closer to making the Ryder Cup team as a player.

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Washington Capitals News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 23

Free-agent focus for Washington Capitals

Free agency is now less than two weeks away, and teams are looking ahead to when it opens. There will be several impact players set to hit the open market in July, while many teams also have key restricted free agents to re-sign.

Andrew Mangiapane News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 21

Two teams enter Andrew Mangiapane sweepstakes

The winner of the growing Mangiapane sweepstakes will be landing a very interesting player.

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Washington Capitals News / The Hockey Writers / June 21

Capitals 2025 Mock Draft 1.0: Picking 3 Times in the Top 100

The Washington Capitals enter the 2025 NHL Draft next weekend with five picks in the decentralized process. The Capitals hold one choice in each of the first five rounds, including a pair of picks inside the top 40 selections at No.

Washington Capitals News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 20

Capitals’ most realistic trade acquisition in 2025 NHL offseason

The Washington Capitals came up short in the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs. But there is a bit of hope for the future. Washington finished the season as one of the best teams in the NHL.

Washington Capitals News / HITC / June 20

Michael Kim offers hot take on Jordan Spieth’s Travelers Championship withdrawal

Jordan Spieth’s tough run of health issues showed no signs of easing at the Travelers Championship, where he withdrew after the opening round due to a back injury.

Washington Capitals News / House of Hockey / June 19

Washington Capitals Set to Cut Ties With Defenseman After Latest Report

The Washington Capitals went on a great run in 2024/25, and ahead of the off-season, they're officially cutting ties with a veteran blue liner. Nobody

Washington Capitals News / Daily Faceoff / June 19

Capitals has the assets to get aggressive this offseason – but will they?

The Stanley Cup window remains open for the Washington Capitals next season. On Thursday’s episode of Daily Faceoff LIVE, Tyler Yaremchuk and Frank Seravalli chatted about what the Capitals could do this offseason.

Ethan Bear News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 19

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.

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.

Washington Capitals 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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.