Photo by Mark Goldman/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Daily Washington Capitals news and notes: Wilson calls game with two goals against the Ducks, Eller heads to the Rockies, trade chatter continues with one day left until the deadline and more. Your savory breakfast links: The legendary Lars Eller is no longer a Washington Capital. Devastation reigns. [Rink, Caps, … [Read more...] about Thursday Caps Clips: Tommy Dubs
Mac the Knife: Brian MacLellan and the Great Retooling of 2023
Photo by Zach Guerette/NHLI via Getty Images The Caps’ GM was in a tough spot - but is maneuvering through it pretty well. The past week hasn’t been easy to watch as Caps fans, with several longtime Caps and fan favorites headed out via trade (and potentially more to come before tomorrow’s deadline). Taking the emotional side out of watching your team become sellers is … [Read more...] about Mac the Knife: Brian MacLellan and the Great Retooling of 2023
The Noon Number: Where There’s a Wilson…
Photo by Debora Robinson/NHLI via Getty Images A look at a new type of hat trick 3 - Number of Capitals players who have scored two goals and picked up at least five penalty minutes in the same game since 2013-14, with Tom Wilson the latest to join this elite club last night. Wilson scored twice, including the OT game-winner, and fought Nathan Beaulieu in Anaheim last … [Read more...] about The Noon Number: Where There’s a Wilson…
Capitals Re-Sign Nick Jensen
Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images Someone is staying in DC! Amid a flurry of players being moved out, one player is sticking around for at least a few more years, as the Caps have re-signed defenseman Nick Jensen to a three-year, $12.15M contract extension (AAV of $4.05M). Per Mike Vogel, the contract breaks down as follows: ‘23-24: $3 million salary, $2 million … [Read more...] about Capitals Re-Sign Nick Jensen
Wednesday Caps Clips: Capitals @ Ducks Game Day
Photo by John Cordes/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Daily Washington Capitals news and notes: The Caps hit the West Coast for the first of three in California, MacLellan has a busy day and more. Your savory breakfast links: Caps’ beatwriter Tarik El-Bashir joins the JRR crew to talk about the trade deadline (prior, of course, to a very busy day of trades/signings). … [Read more...] about Wednesday Caps Clips: Capitals @ Ducks Game Day