The Washington Capitals had a disappointing season, and it has resulted in some changes behind the bench. Peter Laviolette was already let go by the club and the team announced earlier today that his two assistant coaches would be leaving the organization as well. The Capitals finished the season with 80 points and missed the playoffs for just the second time since 2008, … [Read more...] about East Notes: Capitals Coaches, Red Wings, Karmanos
Nic Dowd Might Require Surgery
Capitals center Nic Dowd told reporters including NHL.com’s Tom Gulitti (Twitter link) that he was playing through a couple of injuries and a decision about whether he’ll need surgery will be made within the next couple of weeks. Despite playing through the injuries at the end, the 32-year-old had a career year this season, setting new benchmarks in goals (13) and points (25) … [Read more...] about Nic Dowd Might Require Surgery
Carl Hagelin Hopes To Play Next Season
It has been more than a year since Capitals winger Carl Hagelin has played due to an eye injury. As a result, he spent all of this season on LTIR. However, while his current contract is set to come to an end, the veteran told reporters including NHL.com’s Tom Gulitti (Twitter link) that he’s hopeful that he’ll be able to play next season. Hagelin, when fully healthy, has been … [Read more...] about Carl Hagelin Hopes To Play Next Season
Capitals Notes: Oshie, Kuznetsov, Wilson
The Washington Capitals cleaned out their lockers after a rare non-playoff season for the team. This is just the second time the Capitals have missed the playoffs since 2008. The Alex Ovechkin era in Washington has resulted in one Stanley Cup, but is it a rarity to see the team miss the playoffs altogether. Players were understandably frustrated when talking to the media while … [Read more...] about Capitals Notes: Oshie, Kuznetsov, Wilson
Capitals Reassign Aliaksei Protas, Two Others
The Washington Capitals have reassigned forwards Aliaksei Protas, Joe Snively, and Beck Malenstyn to the Hershey Bears. Hershey is gearing up for what they hope will be a long Calder Cup playoff run, and both Snively and Protas will likely be counted-on scorers for head coach Todd Nelson. Additionally, the Capitals reassigned prospect Alexander Suzdalev to Hershey from the … [Read more...] about Capitals Reassign Aliaksei Protas, Two Others