When the Capitals signed Jakob Chychrun to a massive eight-year, $72MM extension in March, most thought he’d been locked in as their succession plan to John Carlson as the team’s No. 1 defenseman. That appears to be the case, as Capitals general manager Chris Patrick told reporters today they’re in no rush to begin extension talks with Carlson as he enters the final season of … [Read more...] about Capitals Unlikely To Hold Offseason Extension Talks With John Carlson
Capitals Reassign Andrew Cristall To AHL
While the Capitals’ season is over, their AHL affiliate in Hershey is still alive in the Calder Cup Playoffs. They’ll be getting a boost in the form of 2023 second-round pick Andrew Cristall, who the Caps announced has been assigned to Hershey and could make his pro debut in tomorrow’s win-or-go-home Game 3 against Charlotte. Cristall, a left-winger, has far exceeded his 40th … [Read more...] about Capitals Reassign Andrew Cristall To AHL
Sonny Milano’s Availability To Start Next Season In Question
This season was one to forget for Capitals winger Sonny Milano. He was scratched several times early on in the season and after his third game back in early November, he didn’t come back at all after suffering a setback in his recovery from an upper-body injury near the trade deadline. Unfortunately for him and Washington, it appears that it’s far from a given that Milano will … [Read more...] about Sonny Milano’s Availability To Start Next Season In Question
Capitals Notes: Ovechkin, Eller, Protas, Free Agents
It was locker clean-out day for the Capitals today after they were eliminated by Carolina earlier this week. At his end-of-season scrum (video link), winger Alex Ovechkin tried to brush aside any speculation about him not returning next season, indicating that he’s going to do his best to play. Ovechkin, of course, broke the all-time goal record this year which has led some … [Read more...] about Capitals Notes: Ovechkin, Eller, Protas, Free Agents
Latest On Rasmus Sandin, Lars Eller
Now with 21 years of experience as an assistant/associate and interim head coach on NHL benches, Shaw is likely going to emerge as a candidate for at least one of the league’s four remaining head coach vacancies in Boston, Chicago, Pittsburgh, and Seattle. He reportedly received interest from the Capitals and Ducks in 2023’s hiring cycle.When the Hurricanes won Game 5 of the … [Read more...] about Latest On Rasmus Sandin, Lars Eller