The NHL draft has come and passed. We now move on to free agency. This is the time for teams to fill out their rosters. This is the time where teams will put supporting players next to the cores of their teams. The Washington Capitals like most teams have their core, it’s the supporting cast […] Backstrom’s Long Term Future Clouds The Capitals Short Term Future - Stars and … [Read more...] about Backstrom’s Long Term Future Clouds The Capitals Short Term Future
Are The San Jose Sharks And Washington Capitals Good Trading Partners?
The Washington Capitals need to retool their lineup. So far this off-season they have shaken up the goaltending by getting rid of their two younger options in Vitek Vanecek and Ilya Samsonov. Vanecek now with the division rival Devils, Samsonov a UFA who could potentially still return on a smaller deal. While the goaltending was […] Are The San Jose Sharks And Washington … [Read more...] about Are The San Jose Sharks And Washington Capitals Good Trading Partners?
Washington Capitals found their goalies
The Washington Capitals have their goalies. First they acquired Darcy Kuemper, fresh off a Stanley Cup championship with the Colorado Avalanche, will fill the void left behind by Vitek Vanecek and Ilya Samsonov. It was no secret that the organization wasn’t happy with the young duo in-net and were looking to make significant changes. Officially […] Washington Capitals found … [Read more...] about Washington Capitals found their goalies
Capitals Get it Right by Signing Darcy Kuemper
After getting rid of both goalies from last season in Vitek Vanecek and Ilya Samsonov, the Washington Capitals were looking for a serious upgrade in the goaltender department. The Capitals have signed Darcy Kuemper to a 5 year, $26.25 million contract ($5.25 million AAV). Kuemper contract with CapsYear 1, $6 MYear 2, $6 MYear 3, […] Capitals Get it Right by Signing Darcy … [Read more...] about Capitals Get it Right by Signing Darcy Kuemper
Capitals add Charlie Lindgren to backup Kuemper
After finding their veteran net minder in Darcy Kuemper, the Washington Capitals needed to add another goalie to back him up after saying goodbye to both Vitek Vanecek and Ilya Samsonov. They chose Charlie Lindgren and signed him to a three year, $3.3 million contract that will carry an average annual value (AAV) of $1.1 […] Capitals add Charlie Lindgren to backup Kuemper - … [Read more...] about Capitals add Charlie Lindgren to backup Kuemper