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The Washington Capitals roster has been finalized for the 2023-24 season. Of the 19 players who appeared in Washington’s opening game of the 2022-23 season, 12 are still with the Capitals. The new lineup includes eight players aged 25 or younger. That’s a significant change from last season when the opening lineup only had two players that young.  However, the team is still the … [Read more...] about 2023-24 Washington Capitals Roster Finalized

Last Word on Hockey’s Puck Drop Previews are back for the 2023-24 season! As the regular season approaches, Last Word will preview each team’s current outlook and stories to watch for the upcoming year. We’ll also do our best to project how things will go for each team over the course of the campaign. Today, we’re previewing the 2023-24 Washington Capitals. 2023-24 Washington … [Read more...] about Puck Drop Preview: 2023-24 Washington Capitals

Sweater numbers are synonymous with players. Most hockey fans can instantly tell you a great player by the number they wear on their back. There are many different stories about how players became associated with the famous numbers. Many odd and interesting facts surround these numbers as well. As we count down the start of the 2023-24 NHL season, we take a look at the story … [Read more...] about Behind the Sweater Number: No. 8

Sweater numbers are synonymous with players. Most hockey fans can instantly tell you a great player by the number they wear on their back. There are many different stories about how players became associated with the famous numbers. Many odd and interesting facts surround these numbers as well. As we count down the start of the 2023-24 NHL season, we take a look at the story … [Read more...] about Behind the Sweater Number: No. 43

It’s time for another edition of NHL rumours for your weekend. We’re nearing the start of September and the NHL rumours are picking up. Some big extensions have already been signed. However, there is plenty of fallout to sort out. Other teams are trying to make a deal to give players a fresh start. Today’s NHL rumours focus on the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Washington … [Read more...] about NHL Rumours: Toronto Maple Leafs and Washington Capitals