While Nicklas Backstrom will spend part of this spring traveling around with the Capitals to follow his old pal’s historic chase, his future beyond this season will likely not be in the United States. Backstrom’s father, Anders, recently spoke to local Brynas news outlet, Gefle Dagblad, about his son’s next steps – and while it sounds like Backstrom and his family will head … [Read more...] about Nicklas Backstrom is Going Home
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Projected Lineups for the Capitals vs Jets – 3/25/25
The Washington Capitals take on the Winnipeg Jets at Canada Life Centre tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. CAPITALS (47-15-8) at JETS (48-19-4) 8… … [Read more...] about Projected Lineups for the Capitals vs Jets – 3/25/25
Capitals Sign Jakob Chychrun To Eight-Year Extension
According to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, the Washington Capitals have signed defenseman Jakob Chychrun to an eight-year, $72MM extension ($9MM AAV). An extension between the Capitals and Chychrun has seemingly been in the works for some time, with rumored interest dating back to the beginning of the season. The deal comes across as a market-setter for upper-echelon … [Read more...] about Capitals Sign Jakob Chychrun To Eight-Year Extension
Defending champion Panthers keep winning even without Tkachuk, Ekblad and before Marchand debuts
The Panthers won nine of their first 14 games since the NHL season resumed after the 4 Nations Face-Off break and remain atop the Atlantic Division with 11 left to play. … [Read more...] about Defending champion Panthers keep winning even without Tkachuk, Ekblad and before Marchand debuts
Trump says Waltz should not apologize over Signal leak
President Trump downplayed the Signal leak Tuesday, saying it's "one of the prices you pay" when not everyone is together in a room and defended National Security Adviser Mike Waltz. … [Read more...] about Trump says Waltz should not apologize over Signal leak