Jfresh joins Greg to discuss how the Caps managed to retool and whether that’s a model for the rest of the league, debate Karlsson vs. Carlson, and Ovechkin’s linemates. You can follow the show on Twitter at @JapersRinkRadio and Greg at @GregY_JR. You can also follow Greg on Bluesky at @gregyoung.bsky.social. You can follow our guest on Twitter at @Jfreshhockey and check out … [Read more...] about Japers’ Rink Radio Episode 235: Can the Caps Construct a Consistent Core? (w/ Jfresh)
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Get to Know the Newest Capital, Anthony Beauvillier
The Washington Capitals made their lone trade acquisition early on deadline day by picking up forward Anthony Beauvillier from the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for a second-round draft pick in… … [Read more...] about Get to Know the Newest Capital, Anthony Beauvillier
Ilya Kovalchuk Announces Retirement
Longtime NHL winger Ilya Kovalchuk has officially confirmed the end of his playing career, per Hockey News Hub on X. Now 41, Kovalchuk is one of the most decorated wingers of the 21st century – even if his NHL career saw more than a few twists and turns. A dominant teenager with Spartak Moscow, then of the second-tier Russian league at the turn of the century, he was the first … [Read more...] about Ilya Kovalchuk Announces Retirement
Vegas Golden Knights sign goalie Adin Hill to a 6-year, $37.5 million contract extension
This season at age 28, Adin Hill has played in a career high 53 games and has a 2.53 goals-against average and .906 save percentage to help Vegas vault to the top of the Pacific Division. … [Read more...] about Vegas Golden Knights sign goalie Adin Hill to a 6-year, $37.5 million contract extension
Senate passes bill to permanently put fentanyl on list of dangerous drugs
A long-running legislative push to permanently put illicit fentanyl and its chemical cousins on the most restrictive list of U.S. drugs could reach President Trump's desk before the end of March. … [Read more...] about Senate passes bill to permanently put fentanyl on list of dangerous drugs