The Washington Capitals have moved to purchase the website CapFriendly, per Friedman. CapFriendly has become a central repository for information on NHL player and staff contracts, fantasy hockey tools, and lineup information among many other uses. The move will give Washington full access to CapFriendly’s extensive toolkit, though it will also force the site to publicly shut … [Read more...] about Capitals To Buy CapFriendly
Ethan Bear To Be Activated From NHLPA Player Assistance Program
Ethan Bear is expected to be activated from the NHLPA Player Assistance Program according to CapFriendly, although the Washington Capitals have yet to confirm the news. Bear originally went into the program on March 27th of this year, missing the last 18 games of the regular season for the Capitals and an additional four postseason contests. It has been an interesting year and … [Read more...] about Ethan Bear To Be Activated From NHLPA Player Assistance Program
Capitals, Sharks Extend Bona Fide Offers To Five Prospects
The Washington Capitals and San Jose Sharks have taken the steps needed to retain their negotiating rights over five players, with the Capitals extending a bona fide offer to forwards Patrick Thomas and Brett Hyland, as well as defenseman Cameron Allen (Twitter link), while the Sharks have extended offers to forwards Brandon Svoboda and David Klee. A bona fide offer is the … [Read more...] about Capitals, Sharks Extend Bona Fide Offers To Five Prospects
Offseason Checklist: Washington Capitals
The offseason has arrived for all but a handful of teams who are still taking part in the playoffs. Accordingly, it’s now time to examine what they will need to accomplish over the coming months. Next up is a look at Washington. The Capitals were able to pull off a late-season comeback to reach the postseason but they were quickly dispatched in a four-game sweep by the … [Read more...] about Offseason Checklist: Washington Capitals
Ryan Leonard Could Be Looking To Sign ELC Soon
Sean Shapiro of EP Rinkside is reporting that if Boston College forward Will Smith signs his entry-level contract with the San Jose Sharks as expected, it could create a ripple effect that might see his teammate Ryan Leonard move to sign his ELC as well. A report surfaced a few weeks ago that the Washington Capitals would re-engage in contract talks this summer with the … [Read more...] about Ryan Leonard Could Be Looking To Sign ELC Soon