In the 1990’s, the NHL was gifted the duo of Brett Hull and Adam Oates. From 2007-2023, the NHL has enjoyed the duo of Alex Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom of the Washington Capitals. For Backstrom, the 2018 Stanley Cup Champion has announced the next chapter in his life. Today he signed with Brynas of the Swedish Hockey League, the top division in Sweden. Backstrom’s Next … [Read more...] about Washington Capitals Legend Announces Next Chapter in His Life
2010 Playoff Hero Retires
On Friday, goaltender Jaroslav Halak announced his retirement from professional hockey. The 40-year old last played in the NHL in 2023 and played for seven teams during his 17-year career. Halak Retires Jaroslav Halak has announced his NHL retirement … 17 seasons 295 career wins A .915 career save-percentage An absolute DOG in the playoffs ? pic.twitter.com/Vsc6uRtUyW — B/R … [Read more...] about 2010 Playoff Hero Retires
NHL Rumours: The Washington Capitals Want to Bounce Back After Missing Out on Big Free Agent
Welcome back to another summertime edition of NHL Rumours from us here at Last Word On Hockey. Today we shall delve into the situation surrounding the team led by the all-time leading goal scorer, Alex Ovechkin’s Washington Capitals. So, let’s figure out what they are looking for and how they could possibly attain it. Jeff Marek: I think there will be trades [this summer]; the … [Read more...] about NHL Rumours: The Washington Capitals Want to Bounce Back After Missing Out on Big Free Agent
Lynden Lakovic Signs Entry-Level Contract
The Washington Capitals announced Saturday that they have signed first-round pick Lynden Lakovic to a three-year, entry-level contract. The Capitals drafted Lakovic at last weekend’s NHL Entry Draft. Capitals Sign Lakovic to Entry-Level Contract Capitals announce they’ve signed 2025 first round pick Lynden Lakovic to a three-year entry-level contract (AAV of $975,000 at the … [Read more...] about Lynden Lakovic Signs Entry-Level Contract
Veteran Forward Re-Signs With Capitals
A veteran NHL forward has gotten a new contract. News emerged that Anthony Beauvillier has signed a new contract with the Washington Capitals. This deal is for two years for $5.5 million. The agreement has an average salary cap hit of $2.75 million and runs through the end of the 2026-27 season. BEAUVI’S BACK The Washington Capitals have re-signed forward Anthony Beauvillier … [Read more...] about Veteran Forward Re-Signs With Capitals