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Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / January 5
Hockey Canada has a problem of not sending the best available players to tournaments
If you like hockey and like the Calgary Flames, you know how Zayne Parekh is performing at the annual World Junior Championships. It’s not a hot take to say he’s been Team Canada’s best player, perhaps even the tournament’s best player.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / December 31
Lack of skill a glaring issue on Canada’s blue line
Canada announced its roster for the 2026 Winter Olympics on Wednesday, revealing that all the defenders on the country’s 4 Nations Face-Off roster from last season have been brought back.
NHL News / Oilersnation / January 1
Lightning bias shines through in Team Canada’s unsurprisingly predictable roster
Hockey fans hoping Team Canada would be young and exciting, Edmonton Oilers-laden, or that management would set aside their biases for Tampa Bay Lightning players were surely disappointed by Wednesday’s roster announcement.
The 'NHL Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz
How many of the Maurice Richard trophy winners since the award was first given out in 1998-99 can you name in five minutes?
Washington Capitals News / The Hockey Writers / December 29
Capitals Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Ovechkin, Chychrun and More
Here are the biggest storylines and the upcoming schedule for the Washington Capitals for the week of Dec. 29 – Jan. 4. The biggest news surrounding the team is captain Alex Ovechkin breaking a 9-game goal drought (tied for the third-longest of his career) on Saturday, Dec.
Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?
NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 27
Chychrun the OT Hero as Capitals Take Down Devils 4-3
On Saturday, Dec. 27, the New Jersey Devils hosted the Washington Capitals. The Capitals took an early lead, but the Devils tried their best to stay even with the Capitals.
Washington Capitals News / The Hockey Writers / December 20
Capitals’ Wilson, Chychrun, and Thompson Are Making Cases for Team Canada
The 2026 Winter Olympics are taking place in February, and for the first time in many years, NHL players will be able to represent their home countries on international ice.
Washington Capitals News / Daily Faceoff / December 19
Capitals' Jakob Chychrun deserves more love to make Canada's Olympic team
The moment is quickly approaching when we’ll finally know the players that will make up Team Canada for the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, as the 12 participating nations must submit their rosters on New Year’s Eve.
Washington Capitals News / The Hockey Writers / December 18
Capitals’ Chychrun Scores Twice in 4-0 Win Over Maple Leafs
Washington Capitals defensemen scored three goals in a 4-0 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs at Capital One Arena on Thursday night. Jakob Chychrun and John Carlson both scored, while Logan Thompson stopped all 22 shots sent his way by the visiting Maple Leafs to claim Washington’s 11th home win of the 2025-26 season.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 5
Senators Were Still Right to Trade Jakob Chychrun
Jakob Chychrun is having a career year with the Washington Capitals this season. As of Dec. 3, he is on pace to reach 30 goals and 69 points, shattering his previous bests of 20 goals and 47 points, which he set last season, his first season with the Capitals.
Washington Capitals News / The Hockey Writers / December 2
Capitals’ Jakob Chychrun Making a Case for Team Canada
Washington Capitals’ defenseman Jakob Chychrun is on a 10-game point streak with goals in his last five games. He is tied for fourth in the NHL in points among defensemen (23) and leads the league in goals by a blueliner (10). The 27-year-old has recently been mentioned as a possible addition to Team Canada’s 2026 Winter Olympic roster.
Washington Capitals News / The Hockey Writers / November 28
Capitals’ Chychrun Nets Late Game-Winning Goal in 4-2 Victory Over Maple Leafs
Washington Capitals defenseman Jakob Chychrun scored the game-winning goal with under four minutes left in regulation of a 4-2 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Friday night at Capital One Arena.
NHL News / Field Level Media / November 28
Capitals storm back from two-goal deficit to topple Maple Leafs
Jakob Chychrun scored the go-ahead goal at 16:04 of the third period Friday and the Washington Capitals rallied to defeat the visiting Toronto Maple Leafs 4-2.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 24
Capitals Defensemen Critical in 5-1 Win Over Blue Jackets
The Washington Capitals put on a show for the home fans in a 5-1 win against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Monday night at Capital One Arena. Capitals and Blue Jackets defenders combined for most of the scoring in the game, a rarity in today’s NHL.
NHL News / Field Level Media / October 14
Jakob Chychrun's OT winner propels Capitals past Lightning
Defenseman Jakob Chychrun scored 1:19 into overtime to fuel the host Washington Capitals to a 3-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday. Tom Wilson wired a sharp cross-slot feed that caromed off the heel of the stick of Chychrun at the right doorstep to end the game.
Washington Capitals News / NHL Trade Talk / March 27
Jakob Chychrun Becoming the Most Fascinating Man in the NHL
Washington Capitals defenseman Jakob Chychrun is making headlines once again—not just for his on-ice performance and whopping new contract but for his unconventional lifestyle choices.
Washington Capitals News / Flamesnation / March 26
NHL Notebook: Jakob Chychrun signs eight-year extension with the Capitals
One of the best young defencemen in the league has been locked up long-term. On Tuesday, the Washington Capitals announced that they’ve signed Jakob Chychrun to an eight-year deal worth $72 million, or an annual cap hit of $9 million a season.
NHL News / Yardbarker / March 25
Top available defensemen in free agency after Capitals' extension of Jakob Chychrun
With San Jose and Chicago eliminated from postseason contention and many more to join them soon, here are the five most interesting defenseman who will hit the free-agent market.
Washington Capitals News / Field Level Media / March 25
Caps sign D Jakob Chychrun to 8-year, $72M extension
The Washington Capitals signed defenseman Jakob Chychrun to an 8-year, $72 million contract extension Tuesday. The deal's average annual value of $9 million is tied for 10th among NHL blueliners, according to Spotrac.
Washington Capitals News / Yardbarker / March 25
Capitals re-sign key defenseman to long-term contract
The Washington Capitals have locked up one of their best defensemen for the foreseeable future.
Washington Capitals News / Yardbarker / January 18
Watch: Jakob Chychrun gives Capitals another reason to re-sign him with goal vs. Penguins
Chychrun sits third leaguewide in goals scored by defensemen this year.
Washington Capitals News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 2, 2025
Breakout defenseman open to signing extension with Capitals
Jakob Chychrun has outplayed his $4.6M yearly cap hit and could finally demand top-pair money on a new deal.
Washington Capitals News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 2, 2024
Capitals defenseman's hot start halted with IR placement
Little details have been revealed about his injury.
NHL News / Yardbarker / July 1, 2024
Capitals continue busy offseason with significant trade acquisition
Washington Capitals general manager Brian MacLellan continued his busy summer of roster retooling by making a big trade Monday.
Ottawa Senators News / NHL Trade Talk / April 18, 2024
Chychrun’s Response to Senators’ Future Question Hints at Trade
There was plenty of speculation that Jakob Chychrun might be on the move at this past year’s NHL Trade Deadline. He wasn’t dealt, even though his future in Ottawa seemed less than clear.
Ottawa Senators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 16, 2024
Senators reportedly entertaining offers for former first-round pick
Senators GM Steve Staios is examining possible trades to finally kickstart the team’s rebuild out of low gear while freeing up financial maneuverability in the process.
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