Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images Daily Washington Capitals news and notes: Camp wraps up with a scrimmage at Cap One, two recent draftees get deals and more. Your savory breakfast links: A busy week of development camp fun wrapped up with a final scrimmage on the big stage at Capital One Arena. [Caps video (Chesley, teams), NBCSW, WHN, NoVa Caps] It was a busy week … [Read more...] about Saturday Caps Clips
Update: Capitals Sign Dylan Strome
Photo by Chase Agnello-Dean/NHLI via Getty Images The Capitals have signed the 25-year-old center to a one-year, $3.5 million deal. The Washington Capitals have signed 25-year-old center Dylan Strome to a one-year, $3.5 million contract. The Chicago Blackhawks declined to extend a qualifying offer to Strome earlier this week, so he hit the free agency market yesterday. … [Read more...] about Update: Capitals Sign Dylan Strome
Capitals Re-Sign Matt Irwin
Photo by Andrew Lahodynskyj/NHLI via Getty Images The 34-year-old blueliner is back for another season in Washington. The Washington Capitals have re-signed defenseman Matt Irwin to a one-year, two-way contract for next season. The deal carries a $750,000K value at the NHL level and a $450,000K value at the AHL level. Here is the official release from the team: The … [Read more...] about Capitals Re-Sign Matt Irwin
Friday Caps Clips
Photo by Chase Agnello-Dean/NHLI via Getty Images Daily Washington Capitals news and notes: So you thought Brian MacLellan was done making moves? HA! Your savory breakfast links: Brian MacLellan pulled off another big move yesterday evening, signing Dylan Strome to a one-year deal. [Rink, Caps, NHL, WaPo, NBCSW, WashTimes, WHN, S&S, NBC Chicago, THW, AP, The … [Read more...] about Friday Caps Clips
Weighing the Rewards and the Risks of the Darcy Kuemper Signing
Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports What does the Caps’ new goalie bring to the table - and what are the concerns? As expected, the Capitals have signed Colorado netminder Darcy Kuemper to be their new starting goalie. So what can the Caps and their fans expect from Kuemper? Let’s dive in... Let’s be clear: Darcy Kuemper is a huge get for the Capitals, who sent … [Read more...] about Weighing the Rewards and the Risks of the Darcy Kuemper Signing