Pro Hockey Rumors

There has been some speculation that Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov might welcome a change of scenery. However, Russian player agent Alexei Dementiev told RB Sport in Russia that Kuznetsov’s discontent has been around a lack of offensive freedom.  It’s worth noting that Dementiev is not Kuznetsov’s agent (that would be Newport’s Craig Oster) but he suggested that if new coach … [Read more...] about Offensive Freedom Could Reestablish Trust Between Kuznetsov And Capitals

The 2023 NHL Draft is quickly approaching, and trade talk is set to increase daily until the event begins Wednesday night. Per The Fourth Period’s David Pagnotta, at least four teams are actively engaged in trade talks involving first-round picks in this year’s draft – starting with the Washington Capitals and their eighth overall pick.Washington will at least attempt to move … [Read more...] about Washington Capitals Trying To Move Up From Eighth Overall

The Washington Capitals are set to add back-to-back AHL Coach of the Year Mitch Love to their coaching staff as an assistant, Sportsnet’s Jeff Marek reports. It’s the first notable coaching move made by the Caps since naming Spencer Carbery their next head coach last month. The team parted ways with Peter Laviolette (now with the New York Rangers) immediately after the season’s … [Read more...] about Washington Capitals Expected To Hire Mitch Love

Earlier today, we relayed a report from TSN’s Bob McKenzie that prized but risky Russian 2023 NHL Draft prospect Matvei Michkov has multiple interviews scheduled with NHL teams after arriving in Nashville for next week’s big day. In terms of which teams are expected to meet with him, mark the Washington Capitals down as an absolute.Per The Hockey News’ Sammi Silber, relaying a … [Read more...] about Washington Capitals Interested In Matvei Michkov At Eighth Overall