Washington Capitals
Will Alex DeBrincat Remain An Ottawa Senator?
The offseason for the National Hockey League is in full swing, with winger Alex DeBrincat potentially being on the trade market. It is highly likely that Alex DeBrincat is traded rather than taken to arbitration or signed via an offer sheet. Since DeBrincat wishes to wait till the completion of the Ottawa Senators sale (via […]
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ECHL: Washington Capitals Extend Affiliation with South Carolina Stingrays Through 2025-26 Season
The Capitals announced today that the club has extended its affiliation with the South Carolina Stingrays through the 2023-2024 season, marking the 10th consecutive season that the clubs have been together. Previously the Capitals had previously been affiliated with the Stingrays from 2004-2012 but would go with the Reading Royals until 2014. In the 17 […]
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Each Team’s Last Draft Lottery Win
Get your popcorn. Take a break from golf. The teams outside the playoffs are anxiously waiting to see where their ping pong balls will drop Monday night as their team’s future will be determined. Let’s look at each team’s last lottery win and who they drafted with the 1st overall pick. The teams are listed […]
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NHL News & Rumors: Maple Leafs, Oilers, Capitals & Canucks
Welcome to Inside The Rink’s latest News & Rumors column. In this episode of the series, we will be focusing on the Toronto Maple Leafs, Edmonton Oilers, Washington Capitals, and Vancouver Canucks. Maple Leafs Stun Lightning; Take Commanding Series Lead The Toronto Maple Leafs were down 4-1 to the Tampa Bay Lightning with just over […]
Read MoreA Look Back At Crazy Offer Sheets in the NHL
As a New York Rangers fan, I am well aware of offer sheets. On August 7th of, 1997, the Blueshirts signed the great Colorado Avalanche forward Joe Sakic to a contract offer sheet of $21 million over three seasons. At the time, the team was looking to replace Mark Messier since the “Messiah” went and signed […]
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Capitals’ Season Ends in Overtime
The Washington Capitals 2022-2023 season lasted five minutes and 34 seconds longer than anticipated. After losing a 3-goal lead in their 82nd game, the Capitals lost 5-4 to the New Jersey Devils in overtime Thursday night. Both Tom Wilson and Dylan Strome continued their respective point streaks. Nicklas Backstrom and Alex Ovechkin also appeared on […]
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The Panthers Have the Heart of a Lyon
After being the best team in the league last season, the Florida Panthers struggled to find their way for much of this year. Do not look now, but the Panthers appeared to have found themselves at the most important time of the regular season. Thanks to a Buffalo Sabres loss to the New Jersey Devils […]
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Capitals Split Final Back-to-Back
The Washington Capitals looked like a team with playoff potential Monday and Tuesday nights. Though the team was eliminated from postseason play on April 4, they managed to split games between two superior teams on consecutive nights. Three quick goals carried the Capitals to victory Monday against the New York Islanders, who hold the first […]
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Capitals Fall to Panthers Late
The Washington Capitals’ limp toward the offseason continued Saturday night against the Florida Panthers. Despite taking a 2-2 tie into the final five minutes of action, Washington lost 4-2 thanks to two goals in the last five minutes. Both of the final goals were scored by the Panthers, who had had goals waved off earlier […]
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Penguins Fans Set To Become Caps, Flyers Fans For The Day
For the first time in NHL history, all 32 teams are playing today, just a week before the regular season ends. Three games are a much watch if you’re a fan of a team in the Eastern Conference. Those three games are the Pittsburgh Penguins versus the Detroit Red Wings (in which the Penguins are […]
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