Fedorov gets new deal with Capitals Jul 13, 2008
- The Washington Capitals agreed to terms with Sergei Fedorov for a one-year, $4 million contract and rewarded forward Brooks Laichs career season with a three-year, $6. 1 million deal on Wednesday. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Canes' camp suits Sutter just fine Jul 13, 2008
The Carolina Hurricanes will play two preseason games each against the Washington Capitals, Philadelphia Flyers and Nashville Predators, the team announced Friday. The team's annual "Caniac Carnival" will be held at the RBC Center on Sept. 21, with a free intrasquad scrimmage to follow. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Tim Army Signs Multi-Year Extension Jul 13, 2008
" As the Friars continue to acclimate themselves to Army's fast-paced, aggressive style of hockey, eight members of the team in 2007-08 recorded career highs in scoring, led by (27 points), who recorded the most points by a Friar defenseman since All-American had 29 points during the 2003-04 season. Prior to his arrival at Providence, Army spent three seasons with the Portland Pirates of the American Hockey League. While with the Pirates, he posted a 99-89-32-20 mark in 240 games behind the... (Friars.com)
Flyers give GM Holmgren 3-year extension Jul 8, 2008
The Flyers beat the third-seeded Washington Capitals in the first round and dispatched the top-seeded Montreal Canadiens in six games before losing to Pittsburgh. "I am positive he will continue to improve our team and to make sure that we are in contention for the Stanley Cup,'' Snider said.Holmgren, who coached the Flyers from 1988 to 1992, became interim general manager when Bob Clarke stepped down in October 2006.The Flyers also announced on Monday the signing of free agent forward Arron... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Penguins sign Cooke to replace Ruutu Jul 6, 2008
The 5-foot-11, 205-pound Cooke had 10 goals, 13 assists and 91 penalty minutes in 78 games with the Vancouver Canucks and Washington Capitals last season. Cooke, a left winger who usually plays on the penalty-killing unit, was acquired by Washington at the trade deadline for left winger Matt Pettinger. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
15 players to take clubs to salary arbitration Jul 6, 2008
TORONTO (AP) -Center Brooks Laich and defenseman Shaone Morrisonn of the Washington Capitals were among 15 players who elected to take their teams to salary arbitration, the NHL Players' Association said Saturday. The only other club to have two players go that route were the Minnesota Wild, who are set to have hearings with forwards Pierre-Marc Bouchard and Stephane Veilleux. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Other teams with tough times Jul 6, 2008
The Washington Capitals finished 8 67 5 in their inaugural season in the NHL. The. 131 winning percentage is the worst in NHL history along with a 17-game losing streak that was tied by the 1992 93 San Jose Sharks. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Russian team signs Jagr Jul 5, 2008
Jagr began his NHL career in 1990 and played for the Pittsburgh Penguins, Washington Capitals and the Rangers. In 1,273 NHL games, he had 1,599 points on 646 goals and 953 assists. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Naslund, Blake find new teams Jul 4, 2008
The Washington Capitals signed forward Keith Aucoin to a two-year deal. Sponsored Links. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Penguins lock up goaltender Fleury Jul 4, 2008
CAPS SIGN FORMER CANE AUCOIN: The Washington Capitals signed free-agent center Keith Aucoin to a two-year contract Thursday. The 29-year-old Aucoin split last season between the Carolina Hurricanes and the AHL's Albany River Rats. (News & Observer -- Sports)
TRANSACTIONS Jul 3, 2008
WASHINGTON CAPITALS Re-signed D Mike Green to a four-year contract. Signed G Jose Theodore to a two-year contract. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Windy City of change Jul 2, 2008
Washington Capitals: The Capitals took a couple of calculated gambles, re-signing young defenseman Mike Green to a lucrative long-term contract after just one breakout season for the players, and grabbing free agent goalie Jose Theodore, who hasn't convinced everyone that he has put his career back on track. Green was really a no-brainer because as Caps GM George McPhee noted, there is a dearth of talented right-handed shooting defenseman with offensive skills, and someone would have made an... (CBS News)
Campbell lands in Chicago on busy NHL spending day Jul 2, 2008
Huet, who helped the Washington Capitals get into the playoffs after being acquired from Montreal at the deadline, packed up again and headed to Chicago. The void wasn't open for long as the Capitals replaced him with veteran Jose Theodore, giving the 2002 NHL MVP a two-year deal worth $9 million. (Anchorage Daily News)
Capitals make deals with Green, Theodore Jul 2, 2008
Nick Wass / ASSOCIATED PRESSWashington Capitals defensemanMike Green celebrates his goal againstAtlanta on Dec. 8, 2007 ... WASHINGTON - The Washington Capitals are keeping the dynamic young star with the oh-my-gosh end-to-end moves, but not the goaltender whose outstanding play helped lead the late surge to the playoffs. (MSNBC -- Sports)
'Hawks make big NHL free agency splash Jul 2, 2008
After two seasons with the Kings, Huet went to Montreal for most of three years before being traded to the Washington Capitals late last season. He has a career 83-61-11 record with a 2. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Signing day: Campbell, Huet heading for Chicago Jul 2, 2008
Meanwhile, the Washington Capitals, a team that expects to be a strong Eastern Conference contender next season, wanted to re-sign Huet, but when the 'Hawks went strong after him with a four-year deal, general manager George McPhee signed. Agent Steve Bartlett said Huet didn't know Campbell was signing there when he made his deal, but he views Chicago as a team on the rise. (USA Today -- Sports)
Bolts ink veteran goalie Kolzig to 1-year deal Jul 2, 2008
Kolzig, 38, spent his entire career with the Washington Capitals. He has 301 wins, which ties him for 22nd place all time. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NHL)
Blackhawks snare Campbell Jul 2, 2008
- Goaltender Jos Theodore signed a two-year deal worth $9 million with the Washington Capitals. The former Hart Trophy winner (2001-02, Montreal) spent the past three seasons with the Avalanche. (The Gazette (Montreal))
AVAILABLE FREE AGENTS Jul 1, 2008
2008 NHL free agent list - NHL - SI.com. Posted: Thursday June 26, 2008 12:41PM; Updated: Tuesday July 1, 2008 1:55AM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NHL)
D Mike Green gets 4-year, $21 million with Caps Jul 1, 2008
The Washington Capitals are keeping the dynamic young star with the oh-my-gosh end-to-end moves. Alex Ovechkin. (Florida Times-Union)
* Sports Briefs Jun 29, 2008
Jagr, a native of the Czech Republic who won the Hart Trophy as the NHLs MVP 10 years ago, has 646 goals and 953 assists in parts of 18 seasons with the Rangers, Pittsburgh Penguins and Washington Capitals. CYCLING. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Philadelphia Flyers Retooling Roste... Jun 27, 2008
Eight spots later they traded their 28th overall pick to the Washington Capitals in exchange for defenseman Steve Eminger and a third-round pick in the draft. They used that selection (67th overall) on QMJHL defenseman Marc-Andre Bourdon. (Suite101.com)
LOOSEN UP: Melrose will bring unique style to Tampa Bay Jun 26, 2008
Washington Capitals: Of course, the best coaching story of the recently-conluded season came courtesy of the Caps. They promoted Bruce Boudreau from the AHL in November with the team in last place. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Complete team-by-team picks Jun 24, 2008
2008 NHL draft team-by-team picks - NHL - SI.com. Posted: Monday June 23, 2008 10:31AM; Updated: Monday June 23, 2008 4:02PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NHL)
Russian threat minimized Jun 24, 2008
Last season, Alexander Ovechkin, the NHL's reigning scoring champion and most valuable player, signed what amounts to a lifetime contract with the Washington Capitals. The Detroit Red Wings' Pavel Datsyuk, last season's winner of the Frank J. Selke Trophy (top defensive forward) and Lady Byng Memorial Trophy (most gentlemanly player), is just two years into a seven-year deal. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
NHL dismisses threat of new Russian league Jun 23, 2008
Washington Capitals GM George McPhee said it's important to be certain a Russian player is committed to coming to North America before that player is drafted. It's a commitment the Capitals received before selecting right wing Dmitri Kugryshev in the second round this past weekend. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Forty-Five Americans Selected at 2008 NHL Entry Draft Jun 23, 2008
Minnetonka H.S.), the 17th overall pick by the Anaheim Ducks, was the first American high school player drafted in 2008, while John Carlson (Colonia, N.J.) of the United States Hockey League's Indiana Ice, was the first player drafted from a domestic Junior hockey league when he was selected 27th overall by the Washington Capitals. To close out the first round, Thomas McCollum (Sanborn, N.Y.) became the first American-born goaltender to be selected in the first round since Al Montoya was taken... (Wcha.com)
Flyers pick defenseman Bourdon, goalie DeSerres Jun 22, 2008
We restocked our cupboard in certain areas, and adding (Washington Capitals defenseman Steve) Eminger (in a late first round trade) can help the Flyers right away. Share this story. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
First Georgian is one of 19 Americans in draft's top 100 Jun 22, 2008
Anton Gustafsson (Washington Capitals, No. 21). It was natural for the Caps to land Gustafsson because his father Bengt, now a Swedish coach, was a popular player with the Capitals years ago. (USA Today -- Sports)
NHL draft: Calgary drafts Hawks' Larson in fourth round Jun 22, 2008
Indiana defenseman John Carlson was the first USHL player taken, going to the Washington Capitals with the 27th overall pick. Larson, meanwhile, scored 19 goals and assisted on 19 others in 57 regular-season games for the Black Hawks during his rookie campaign in 2007-08. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Anderson gets chance to prove himself Jun 22, 2008
His roommate on the road was current Washington Capitals coach Bruce Boudreau. The 2007-08 NHL coach of the year said Anderson has as impressive a hockey mind as he has met. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Flyers Acquire D Eminger From Washington Jun 21, 2008
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Team hires coach Jun 21, 2008
" Waddell gave two reasons for deciding to hire Anderson now rather than right after firing Hartley. Waddell wanted time to assess his team, and it would have been "a tough situation for a first-year coach" to come into the league in midseason. (Washington Capitals coach Bruce Boudreau, a good friend of Anderson's, did just that and became NHL coach of the year.) Waddell didn't start interviewing candidates until June 12, two days after Anderson's team clinched the Calder Cup. The team's owners... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Right coach for wrong reasons Jun 21, 2008
He could have compared this move to that of the Washington Capitals and Bruce Boudreau, not to Curt Fraser. We all know how the story ended for the Capitals. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Report: Thrashers hire Anderson as head coach Jun 20, 2008
" Anderson also played junior hockey with current Washington Capitals head coach Bruce Boudreau, a long-time minor-league coach who made the jump with great succeess to the NHL. "We'd be like proud parents if he got the opportunity to go on to coach in the NHL," Cheveldayoff said of Anderson last month. "I know from John's standpoint, he would obviously welcome the opportunity. Like anybody that's at a level below the top level of the game, you want to get there. (Globe and Mail)
Waiting for Mr. Right Jun 18, 2008
I had the privilege of speaking this morning with Washington Capitals coach and Jack Adams Trophy winner Bruce Boudreau, who not surprisingly spoke very highly of his close friend Anderson. One of the best points Boudreau made to me is that Anderson s success with the Wolves can t be attributed solely to the talented players he has had the opportunity to coach. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Flyers' Richards Proved His Worth Jun 17, 2008
The alternate captain and his team entered the playoffs as the sixth seed and proceeded to eliminate the third seed Washington Capitals in seven games. Richard scored his first playoff goal on a penalty shot in game 3 and finished the series with 2 goals and 5 assists. (Suite101.com)
Anderson still in running for Thrashers' post Jun 17, 2008
The Washington Capitals hired a successful minor-league coach a year ago and were rewarded when Bruce Boudreau, a close friend of Anderson's, became the NHL's coach of the year. That brought more attention to Anderson as a potential NHL coach. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Ovechkin honored Jun 15, 2008
Mayor Adrian M. Fenty laughed and clapped and didn't mind a bit, even though the hundreds of fans chanting "M-V-P!" would have been more than ready to elect the Washington Capitals star to any office of his choosing on the spot. Ovechkin was feted like royalty in the nation's capital on Friday, honored as the city's first MVP in a major North American professional sports league since Joe Theismann of the NFL's Washington Redskins in 1983. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Reebok-CCM Hockey Advisory Players Clean House at The 2008 NHL Awards Show Jun 14, 2008
MONTREAL, June 13 /PRNewswire/ - Reebok-CCM Hockey would like to congratulate Martin Brodeur of the New Jersey Devils, recent Stanley Cup winner Pavel Datsyuk of the Detroit Red Wings, Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals and Vincent Lecavalier of the Tampa Bay Lightning on their outstanding seasons, which culminated in the reception of individual awards at the 2008 NHL Awards Show in Toronto, ON. CCM's Alex Ovechkin took center spotlight of both the 2007-08 season and the 2008 NHL Awards... (PR Newswire)
MVP Ovechkin gets key to Washington D.C. Jun 14, 2008
Mayor Adrian M. Fenty laughed and clapped and didn't mind a bit, even though the hundreds of fans chanting "M-V-P!'' would have been more than ready to elect the Washington Capitals star to any office of his choosing on the spot.advertisementOvechkin was feted like royalty in Washington on Friday, honored as the city's first MVP in a major North American professional sports league since Joe Theismann of the Washington Redskins in 1983. The 22-year-old left wing won both the Hart Trophy (MVP) and... (MSNBC -- Sports)
* NHL: Ovechkin captures MVP, Datsyuk wins defensive crown Jun 14, 2008
Ovechkin, of the Washington Capitals, also picked up the Lester B. Pearson Award which goes to the top player in the National Hockey League as voted on by his peers during Thursdays awards show at the Elgin Theatre. Ovechkin received 128 of 134 first place votes for the Hart Trophy. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
National Sports Minute Jun 13, 2008
TORONTO (AP) - Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (oh-VEHCH'-kihn) came away with both the Lester B. Pearson and Hart trophies at the NHL awards ceremony last night. The Hart goes to the league MVP and the Pearson is handed to the most outstanding player. (WREG.com, TN)
Ovechkin caps amazing season with NHL MVP Jun 13, 2008
May 28: Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin joins Bob Neumeier and Mike Milbury in the studio to talk about his huge season ... TORONTO - You can call Alex Ovechkin NHL MVP. What the Washington Capitals young star really wants is to be known as Stanley Cup champion. (MSNBC -- Sports)
NHL: Ovechkin and Boudreau honored in Caps' big night Jun 13, 2008
TORONTO Alex Ovechkin kicked off a big night Thursday when the Washington Capitals star forward won the Lester B. Pearson Award, given by the NHL Players' Association to the league's player of the year. Ovechkin, who led the NHL with 65 goals and 112 points, edged finalists Jarome Iginla of the Calgary Flames and Evgeni Malkin of the Pittsburgh Penguins for the honor. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
* NHL: Caps prepare to celebrate expected hardware sweep Jun 13, 2008
The Washington Capitals are so confident that Alex Ovechkin will win the NHLs MVP award that theyve already scheduled a celebration party. The Capitals, in fact, were in the hunt for a shelf-load of hardware at the leagues annual awards dinner last night in Toronto. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Ovechkin hauls in the hardware Jun 13, 2008
Advertisements The Associated Press TORONTO - You can call Alex Ovechkin NHL MVP. What the Washington Capitals young star really wants is to be known as Stanley Cup champion. Ovechkin capped off a special season Thursday night by capturing the NHL's two most prestigious individual awards. (News & Observer -- Sports)
NHL Awards: Capitals' sensation, Ovechkin, captures Hart and Pearson Jun 13, 2008
TORONTO -- You can call Alex Ovechkin NHL MVP. What the Washington Capitals' young star really wants is to be known as Stanley Cup champion ... Awards Alexander Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals received for his play this season. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Ovechkin scores hardware Jun 13, 2008
TORONTO - Alexander Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals earned plenty of consolation prizes in a season that produced a first-round playoff exit. Ovechkin won the Hart Trophy and Lester B. Pearson Award last night, honoring his MVP season that produced NHL highs of 65 goals and 112 points. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Ovechkin the valuable Jun 13, 2008
Not bad for a kid from Moscow who came to the United States and turned the team in the nation's capital, the Washington Capitals, into a contender in his third season. "No, when I was a kid, I had no style," Ovechkin said when asked about his haberdashery expertise. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
Dion Phaneuf Named Worldwide Cover Athlete of EA's NHL 09 Jun 12, 2008
Player Territory Team Dion Phaneuf Worldwide* Calgary Flames Alexander Ovechkin Russia Washington Capitals Daniel Alfredsson Sweden Ottawa Senators *with the exception of the countries named below. As the successor to the critically acclaimed NHL 08, winner of seven sports game of the year awards, NHL 09 builds on the momentum of last year, with innovative controls, added depth and new features designed to help newcomers jump into the series. (IGN PS2)
'Beav' leaves void Jun 12, 2008
The Washington Capitals made Mathers an eighth-round draft choice in 1992, but he never reached the National Hockey League. His career, instead, took him in 1996 to Fresno after a short stint in Europe. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Ovechkin, Caps to clean up NHL awards? Jun 12, 2008
May 28: Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin joins Bob Neumeier and Mike Milbury in the studio to talk about his huge season ... WASHINGTON - The Washington Capitals are so confident that Alex Ovechkin will win the NHLs MVP award that theyve already scheduled a celebration party. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Finley to return for UND hockey Jun 12, 2008
The Western Collegiate Hockey Association's leader last season in plus-minus rating was a first-round draft pick of the Washington Capitals. Finley led the Fighting Sioux in plus-minus the last two seasons and led the league with a plus-24 rating as a junior. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Red Wings assistant will take over Sharks Jun 12, 2008
Traded to the New York Islanders in 1998 just before playing for Canada at the Olympics, Linden also played for the Montreal Canadiens and the Washington Capitals before going back to Vancouver in November 2001. RED WINGS AND BABCOCK AGREE TO CONTRACT: Mike Babcock signed a three-year deal worth about $4. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Long before there was Ovechkin, there was Kennedy Jun 12, 2008
And when Alexander Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals climbs onto the stage at the Elgin Theatre in downtown Toronto to accept the Hart Memorial Trophy, another season will have passed since Ted (Teeder) Kennedy became the last Maple Leaf, 53 years ago, to receive the trophy, awarded to the player deemed most valuable to his NHL team. The 82-year-old Kennedy lives in an assisted living retirement home in his hometown of Port Colborne, Ont. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
NHL has Hart attack in Ovechkin T-shirt snafu Jun 11, 2008
The website removed the item later in the day, and a league spokesman said the gaffe shouldn't be interpreted as a Hart victory for the Washington Capitals superstar. "In an effort to offer our fans the merchandise they want in a timely manner following an event such as the NHL Awards, our licensees prepare product for all possible outcomes," Frank Brown said in a statement. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Ovechkin, Iginla, Malkin, are Hart finalists Jun 11, 2008
May 28: Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin joins Bob Neumeier and Mike Milbury in the studio to talk about his huge season ... NEW YORK - Calgary Flames right wing Jarome Iginla, Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin and Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin are the three finalists for the Hart Trophy that is awarded to the NHLs most valuable player. (MSNBC -- Sports)
A look at awards finalists Jun 11, 2008
May 28: Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin joins Bob Neumeier and Mike Milbury in the studio to talk about his huge season. NBC Sports. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Wilson to take charge of Leafs Jun 11, 2008
"Wilson also has coached the Anaheim Ducks and Washington Capitals. He spent parts of three seasons as a player with the Leafs in the 1970s. His NHL coaching record is 518-446-127."I think he's everything we need here in Toronto," interim GM Cliff Fletcher said. "He's one of the top coaches in the league. "He was also the only candidate Fletcher interviewed for the job.The Maple Leafs finished 12th in the Eastern Conference with a 36-35-11 record last season, missing a playoff spot by 11... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Anderson Watch Officially On Jun 11, 2008
Since Hartley s dismissal, we ve watched as the Washington Capitals, Colorado Avalanche and Toronto Maple Leafs have fired and replaced head coaches. Florida, San Jose, Tampa Bay, Ottawa still are seeking new head coaches. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Ron Wilson Hired by Toronto Maple Leafs, His Fourth NHL Head Coaching Job Jun 11, 2008
The hiring marks the fourth head coaching post for Wilson, 53, who also led the Washington Capitals and Anaheim Ducks. Ron has a very proven track record in this league,'' Maple Leafs General Manager said in a statement. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
Two Former Friar Hockey Players Named To Prestigious Posts Jun 11, 2008
Prior to Toronto, Wilson coached the San Jose Sharks, the Anaheim Mighty Ducks and the Washington Capitals. He also led the 1996 United States National Team to a gold medal in the World Cup. (Friars.com)
Burke next? It stands to reason Jun 10, 2008
After being let go by Anaheim in 1997, took over the Washington Capitals and guided the team to the Stanley Cup final in his first season. Coached the U.S. entry at the 1998 Nagano Winter Olympics. (Globe and Mail)
Alex Byers: Say it ain't so, Joe Jun 10, 2008
You worked alongside Washington Capitals' goaltender Olie Kolzig to help fight the disease that your son, Joey, is diagnosed with. You wear that blue puzzle piece on your lapel each time you step on the hardwood to show your support, and you've always said if you ever left GW, it would be for a place that has the means to help you give Joey the best care. (GW Hatchet, Washington DC)
