28-9-2012 Jack Hillen frustrated
Washington Capitals defenseman Jack Hillen feels frustrated about his position in the organization. He feels he's good enough to be a regular player for the team and wonders why the organization still considers him a minor league player.
A native of USA, Jack Hillen, was originally signed as a free agent to the NHL. He has appeared in 230 NHL games during his career, notching 10 goals and adding 46 assists along with 129 penalty minutes. The 26 year old defenseman has not yet played for the Washington Capitals this season.
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28-9-2012 Michael Carman frustrated
Washington Capitals center Michael Carman feels frustrated about his position in the organization. He feels he's good enough to be a regular player for the team and wonders why the organization still considers him a minor league player.
A native of USA, Michael Carman was originally drafted to the NHL by the Colorado Avalanche in the 3rd round of the 2006 entry draft. He has not yet played at NHL level. The 24 year old center has not yet played for the Washington Capitals this season.
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26-9-2012 Jack Hillen frustrated
Washington Capitals defenseman Jack Hillen feels frustrated about his position in the organization. He feels he's good enough to be a regular player for the team and wonders why the organization still considers him a minor league player.
A native of USA, Jack Hillen, was originally signed as a free agent to the NHL. He has appeared in 230 NHL games during his career, notching 10 goals and adding 46 assists along with 129 penalty minutes. The 26 year old defenseman has not yet played for the Washington Capitals this season.
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26-9-2012 Jeff Schultz frustrated
Washington Capitals defenseman Jeff Schultz feels frustrated about his position in the organization. He feels he's good enough to be a regular player for the team and wonders why the organization still considers him a minor league player.
A native of Canada, Jeff Schultz was originally drafted to the NHL by the Washington Capitals in the 1st round of the 2004 entry draft. He has appeared in 373 NHL games during his career, notching 11 goals and adding 61 assists along with 121 penalty minutes. The 26 year old defenseman has not yet played for the Washington Capitals this season.
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25-9-2012 Karl Alzner frustrated
Washington Capitals defenseman Karl Alzner feels frustrated about his position in the organization. He feels he's good enough to be a core player for the team and wonders why the organization still considers him a minor league player.
A native of Canada, Karl Alzner was originally drafted to the NHL by the Washington Capitals in the 1st round of the 2007 entry draft. He has appeared in 222 NHL games during his career, notching 4 goals and adding 35 assists along with 67 penalty minutes. The 24 year old defenseman has played 7 games with the Washington Capitals this season, totalling 0+0=0 with 4 PIM.
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23-9-2012 Zach Hamill frustrated
Washington Capitals center Zach Hamill feels frustrated about his position in the organization. He feels he's good enough to be a regular player for the team and wonders why the organization still considers him a minor league player.
A native of Canada, Zach Hamill was originally drafted to the NHL by the Boston Bruins in the 1st round of the 2007 entry draft. He has appeared in 26 NHL games during his career, notching 0 goals and adding 5 assists along with 6 penalty minutes. The 24 year old center has played 6 games with the Washington Capitals this season, totalling 0+1=1 with 2 PIM.
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23-9-2012 Mattias Sjögren frustrated
Washington Capitals center Mattias Sjögren feels frustrated about his position in the organization. He feels he's good enough to be a regular player for the team and wonders why the organization still considers him a minor league player.
A native of Sweden, Mattias Sjögren, was originally signed as a free agent to the NHL. He has not yet played at NHL level. The 24 year old center has not yet played for the Washington Capitals this season.
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23-9-2012 Weekly team report
Who's hot
Brooks Laich is looking good with 4 points in 2 games last week. Nicklas Bäckström is looking good with 4 points in 2 games last week.
Who's cold
Mike Ribeiro has lost his sights and is now 5 games without a goal. Wojtek Wolski has been a healthy scratch in his last five games. Brandon Anderson hasn't got a chance to start in the last five games. Jay Beagle has been a healthy scratch in his last five games. Dany Sabourin hasn't got a chance to start in the last five games. Ryan Potulny has been a healthy scratch in his last five games. Jeff Schultz has been a healthy scratch in his last five games. Troy Brouwer has lost his sights and is now 6 games without a goal. Michal Neuvirth has been chilly and allowed 8 goals in 2 games. Marcus Johansson has lost his sights and is now 6 games without a goal. Nail Yakupov has been a healthy scratch in his last five games. Jaynen Rissling has been a healthy scratch in his last five games. Filip Forsberg has been a healthy scratch in his last five games. Riley Barber has been a healthy scratch in his last five games.
Trainer's room
No injuries at the moment.
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22-9-2012 Rich Peverley frustrated
Washington Capitals right wing Rich Peverley feels frustrated about his position in the organization. He feels he's good enough to be a core player for the team and wonders why the organization still considers him a minor league player.
A native of Canada, Rich Peverley, was originally signed as a free agent to the NHL. He has appeared in 339 NHL games during his career, notching 73 goals and adding 124 assists along with 142 penalty minutes. The 30 year old right wing has played 6 games with the Washington Capitals this season, totalling 2+2=4 with 6 PIM.
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22-9-2012 Ben Eager frustrated
Washington Capitals left wing Ben Eager feels frustrated about his position in the organization. He feels he's good enough to be a core player for the team and wonders why the organization still considers him a minor league player.
A native of Canada, Ben Eager was originally drafted to the NHL by the Phoenix Coyotes in the 1st round of the 2002 entry draft. He has appeared in 392 NHL games during his career, notching 42 goals and adding 40 assists along with 853 penalty minutes. The 28 year old left wing has played 6 games with the Washington Capitals this season, totalling 0+0=0 with 5 PIM.
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20-9-2012 Wojtek Wolski frustrated
Washington Capitals left wing Wojtek Wolski feels frustrated about his position in the organization. He feels he's good enough to be a regular player for the team and wonders why the organization still considers him a minor league player.
A native of Canada, Wojtek Wolski was originally drafted to the NHL by the Colorado Avalanche in the 1st round of the 2004 entry draft. He has appeared in 424 NHL games during his career, notching 95 goals and adding 163 assists along with 107 penalty minutes. The 26 year old left wing has not yet played for the Washington Capitals this season.
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20-9-2012 Brooks Laich frustrated
Washington Capitals left wing Brooks Laich feels frustrated about his position in the organization. He feels he's good enough to be a core player for the team and wonders why the organization still considers him a minor league player.
A native of Canada, Brooks Laich was originally drafted to the NHL by the Ottawa Senators in the 6th round of the 2001 entry draft. He has appeared in 562 NHL games during his career, notching 119 goals and adding 166 assists along with 246 penalty minutes. The 29 year old left wing has played 5 games with the Washington Capitals this season, totalling 3+4=7 with 9 PIM.
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19-9-2012 Garrett Stafford frustrated
Washington Capitals defenseman Garrett Stafford feels frustrated about his position in the organization. He feels he's good enough to be a regular player for the team and wonders why the organization still considers him a minor league player.
A native of USA, Garrett Stafford, was originally signed as a free agent to the NHL. He has appeared in 7 NHL games during his career, notching 0 goals and adding 2 assists along with 0 penalty minutes. The 32 year old defenseman has not yet played for the Washington Capitals this season.
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19-9-2012 Michael Carman frustrated
Washington Capitals center Michael Carman feels frustrated about his position in the organization. He feels he's good enough to be a regular player for the team and wonders why the organization still considers him a minor league player.
A native of USA, Michael Carman was originally drafted to the NHL by the Colorado Avalanche in the 3rd round of the 2006 entry draft. He has not yet played at NHL level. The 24 year old center has not yet played for the Washington Capitals this season.
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18-9-2012 Dany Sabourin frustrated
Washington Capitals goaltender Dany Sabourin feels frustrated about his position in the organization. He feels he's good enough to be a regular player for the team and wonders why the organization still considers him a minor league player.
A native of Canada, Dany Sabourin was originally drafted to the NHL by the Calgary Flames in the 4th round of the 1998 entry draft. He has appeared in 57 NHL games during his career, booking 2 career shutouts and allowing 139 goals. The 32 year old goaltender has not yet played for the Washington Capitals this season.
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17-9-2012 Rich Peverley frustrated
Washington Capitals right wing Rich Peverley feels frustrated about his position in the organization. He feels he's good enough to be a core player for the team and wonders why the organization still considers him a minor league player.
A native of Canada, Rich Peverley, was originally signed as a free agent to the NHL. He has appeared in 337 NHL games during his career, notching 72 goals and adding 123 assists along with 142 penalty minutes. The 30 year old right wing has played 4 games with the Washington Capitals this season, totalling 1+1=2 with 6 PIM.
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16-9-2012 Wojtek Wolski frustrated
Washington Capitals left wing Wojtek Wolski feels frustrated about his position in the organization. He feels he's good enough to be a regular player for the team and wonders why the organization still considers him a minor league player.
A native of Canada, Wojtek Wolski was originally drafted to the NHL by the Colorado Avalanche in the 1st round of the 2004 entry draft. He has appeared in 424 NHL games during his career, notching 95 goals and adding 163 assists along with 107 penalty minutes. The 26 year old left wing has not yet played for the Washington Capitals this season.
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16-9-2012 Dany Sabourin frustrated
Washington Capitals goaltender Dany Sabourin feels frustrated about his position in the organization. He feels he's good enough to be a regular player for the team and wonders why the organization still considers him a minor league player.
A native of Canada, Dany Sabourin was originally drafted to the NHL by the Calgary Flames in the 4th round of the 1998 entry draft. He has appeared in 57 NHL games during his career, booking 2 career shutouts and allowing 139 goals. The 32 year old goaltender has not yet played for the Washington Capitals this season.
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16-9-2012 Weekly team report
Who's hot
Nicklas Bäckström is looking good with 3 points in 2 games last week.
Who's cold
No-one is especially cold at the moment.
Trainer's room
No injuries at the moment.
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15-9-2012 Garrett Stafford frustrated
Washington Capitals defenseman Garrett Stafford feels frustrated about his position in the organization. He feels he's good enough to be a regular player for the team and wonders why the organization still considers him a minor league player.
A native of USA, Garrett Stafford, was originally signed as a free agent to the NHL. He has appeared in 7 NHL games during his career, notching 0 goals and adding 2 assists along with 0 penalty minutes. The 32 year old defenseman has not yet played for the Washington Capitals this season.
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13-9-2012 Ben Eager frustrated
Washington Capitals left wing Ben Eager feels frustrated about his position in the organization. He feels he's good enough to be a core player for the team and wonders why the organization still considers him a minor league player.
A native of Canada, Ben Eager was originally drafted to the NHL by the Phoenix Coyotes in the 1st round of the 2002 entry draft. He has appeared in 389 NHL games during his career, notching 42 goals and adding 40 assists along with 848 penalty minutes. The 28 year old left wing has played 3 games with the Washington Capitals this season, totalling 0+0=0 with 0 PIM.
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11-9-2012 Joey Crabb frustrated
Washington Capitals left wing Joey Crabb feels frustrated about his position in the organization. He feels he's good enough to be a core player for the team and wonders why the organization still considers him a minor league player.
A native of USA, Joey Crabb was originally drafted to the NHL by the New York Rangers in the 7th round of the 2002 entry draft. He has appeared in 144 NHL games during his career, notching 18 goals and adding 32 assists along with 85 penalty minutes. The 29 year old left wing has not yet played for the Washington Capitals this season.
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11-9-2012 Mattias Sjögren frustrated
Washington Capitals center Mattias Sjögren feels frustrated about his position in the organization. He feels he's good enough to be a regular player for the team and wonders why the organization still considers him a minor league player.
A native of Sweden, Mattias Sjögren, was originally signed as a free agent to the NHL. He has not yet played at NHL level. The 24 year old center has not yet played for the Washington Capitals this season.
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11-9-2012 Nicklas Bäckström frustrated
Washington Capitals center Nicklas Bäckström feels frustrated about his position in the organization. He feels he's good enough to be a core player for the team and wonders why the organization still considers him a minor league player.
A native of Sweden, Nicklas Bäckström was originally drafted to the NHL by the Washington Capitals in the 1st round of the 2006 entry draft. He has appeared in 367 NHL games during his career, notching 101 goals and adding 267 assists along with 184 penalty minutes. The 24 year old center has played 2 games with the Washington Capitals this season, totalling 0+1=1 with 0 PIM.
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11-9-2012 Michal Neuvirth frustrated
Washington Capitals goaltender Michal Neuvirth feels frustrated about his position in the organization. He feels he's good enough to be a core player for the team and wonders why the organization still considers him a minor league player.
A native of Czech, Michal Neuvirth was originally drafted to the NHL by the Washington Capitals in the 2nd round of the 2006 entry draft. He has appeared in 110 NHL games during his career, booking 7 career shutouts and allowing 266 goals. The 24 year old goaltender has played 2 games with the Washington Capitals this season, allowing 10 goals on 54 while booking 0 shutouts.
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10-9-2012 Kevin Marshall frustrated
Washington Capitals defenseman Kevin Marshall feels frustrated about his position in the organization. He feels he's good enough to be a regular player for the team and wonders why the organization still considers him a minor league player.
A native of Canada, Kevin Marshall was originally drafted to the NHL by the Philadelphia Flyers in the 2nd round of the 2007 entry draft. He has appeared in 10 NHL games during his career, notching 0 goals and adding 0 assists along with 8 penalty minutes. The 23 year old defenseman has not yet played for the Washington Capitals this season.
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9-9-2012 Team captain meets with Joel Ward
Following the team's recent 6-1 loss at Detroit Red Wings on 9-9-2012, Washington Capitals captain Roman Hamrlik and Joel Ward did not leave the bench after the game for a while. I wanted to go over some things that have been troubling his game lately, said Roman Hamrlik
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9-9-2012 Weekly team report
Who's hot
No-one is especially hot at the moment.
Who's cold
Michal Neuvirth has been chilly and allowed 10 goals in 2 games.
Trainer's room
No injuries at the moment.
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8-9-2012 Joel Ward frustrated
Washington Capitals right wing Joel Ward feels frustrated about his position in the organization. He feels he's good enough to be a core player for the team and wonders why the organization still considers him a minor league player.
A native of Canada, Joel Ward, was originally signed as a free agent to the NHL. He has appeared in 315 NHL games during his career, notching 46 goals and adding 72 assists along with 109 penalty minutes. The 32 year old right wing has played 1 games with the Washington Capitals this season, totalling 0+1=1 with 0 PIM.
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8-9-2012 Dany Sabourin frustrated
Washington Capitals goaltender Dany Sabourin feels frustrated about his position in the organization. He feels he's good enough to be a regular player for the team and wonders why the organization still considers him a minor league player.
A native of Canada, Dany Sabourin was originally drafted to the NHL by the Calgary Flames in the 4th round of the 1998 entry draft. He has appeared in 57 NHL games during his career, booking 2 career shutouts and allowing 139 goals. The 32 year old goaltender has not yet played for the Washington Capitals this season.
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6-9-2012 Jay Beagle frustrated
Washington Capitals right wing Jay Beagle feels frustrated about his position in the organization. He feels he's good enough to be a regular player for the team and wonders why the organization still considers him a minor league player.
A native of Canada, Jay Beagle, was originally signed as a free agent to the NHL. He has appeared in 82 NHL games during his career, notching 7 goals and adding 3 assists along with 35 penalty minutes. The 26 year old right wing has not yet played for the Washington Capitals this season.
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6-9-2012 Matt Hendricks frustrated
Washington Capitals left wing Matt Hendricks feels frustrated about his position in the organization. He feels he's good enough to be a regular player for the team and wonders why the organization still considers him a minor league player.
A native of USA, Matt Hendricks was originally drafted to the NHL by the Nashville Predators in the 5th round of the 2000 entry draft. He has appeared in 216 NHL games during his career, notching 22 goals and adding 29 assists along with 292 penalty minutes. The 31 year old left wing has played 1 games with the Washington Capitals this season, totalling 0+1=1 with 0 PIM.
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6-9-2012 Sergei Kostenko agrees on a contract.
Sergei Kostenko has signed a one year deal with the Portland Pirates. Financial terms of the deal were not announced.
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6-9-2012 Nikita Dvurechensky agrees on a contract.
Nikita Dvurechensky has signed a one year deal with the Portland Pirates. Financial terms of the deal were not announced.
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6-9-2012 Jeremy Welsh agrees on a contract.
Jeremy Welsh has signed a one year deal with the Portland Pirates. Financial terms of the deal were not announced.
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6-9-2012 Mika Partanen agrees on a contract.
Mika Partanen has signed a one year deal with the Portland Pirates. Financial terms of the deal were not announced.
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4-9-2012 Ben Eager frustrated
Washington Capitals left wing Ben Eager feels frustrated about his position in the organization. He feels he's good enough to be a core player for the team and wonders why the organization still considers him a minor league player.
A native of Canada, Ben Eager was originally drafted to the NHL by the Phoenix Coyotes in the 1st round of the 2002 entry draft. He has appeared in 386 NHL games during his career, notching 42 goals and adding 40 assists along with 848 penalty minutes. The 28 year old left wing is getting ready for the upcoming season.
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2-9-2012 Wojtek Wolski frustrated
Washington Capitals left wing Wojtek Wolski feels frustrated about his position in the organization. He feels he's good enough to be a regular player for the team and wonders why the organization still considers him a minor league player.
A native of Canada, Wojtek Wolski was originally drafted to the NHL by the Colorado Avalanche in the 1st round of the 2004 entry draft. He has appeared in 424 NHL games during his career, notching 95 goals and adding 163 assists along with 107 penalty minutes. The 26 year old left wing is waiting for a good start this season.
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2-9-2012 Garrett Stafford frustrated
Washington Capitals defenseman Garrett Stafford feels frustrated about his position in the organization. He feels he's good enough to be a regular player for the team and wonders why the organization still considers him a minor league player.
A native of USA, Garrett Stafford, was originally signed as a free agent to the NHL. He has appeared in 7 NHL games during his career, notching 0 goals and adding 2 assists along with 0 penalty minutes. The 32 year old defenseman is looking forward for the start of the season.
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2-9-2012 Weekly team report
Who's hot
No-one is especially hot at the moment.
Who's cold
No-one is especially cold at the moment.
Trainer's room
No injuries at the moment.
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1-9-2012 Ben Eager frustrated
Washington Capitals left wing Ben Eager feels frustrated about his position in the organization. He feels he's good enough to be a core player for the team and wonders why the organization still considers him a minor league player.
A native of Canada, Ben Eager was originally drafted to the NHL by the Phoenix Coyotes in the 1st round of the 2002 entry draft. He has appeared in 386 NHL games during his career, notching 42 goals and adding 40 assists along with 848 penalty minutes. The 28 year old left wing is eagerly waiting to hit the ice once the season starts.
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1-9-2012 Mattias Sjögren frustrated
Washington Capitals center Mattias Sjögren feels frustrated about his position in the organization. He feels he's good enough to be a regular player for the team and wonders why the organization still considers him a minor league player.
A native of Sweden, Mattias Sjögren, was originally signed as a free agent to the NHL. He has not yet played at NHL level. The 24 year old center is getting ready for the upcoming season.
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1-9-2012 Riley Barber agrees on a contract.
Riley Barber has signed a $850 000 per year, 3 year deal with the Washington Capitals. Detailed terms of the deal were not announced.
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31-8-2012 Nicklas Bäckström frustrated
Washington Capitals center Nicklas Bäckström feels frustrated about his position in the organization. He feels he's good enough to be a core player for the team and wonders why the organization still considers him a minor league player.
A native of Sweden, Nicklas Bäckström was originally drafted to the NHL by the Washington Capitals in the 1st round of the 2006 entry draft. He has appeared in 365 NHL games during his career, notching 101 goals and adding 266 assists along with 184 penalty minutes. The 24 year old center is looking forward for the start of the season.
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31-8-2012 Matt Clackson frustrated
Washington Capitals left wing Matt Clackson feels frustrated about his position in the organization. He feels he's good enough to be a regular player for the team and wonders why the organization still considers him a minor league player.
A native of Canada, Matt Clackson was originally drafted to the NHL by the Philadelphia Flyers in the 7th round of the 2005 entry draft. He has not yet played at NHL level. The 27 year old left wing is waiting for a good start this season.
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29-8-2012 Dustin Stevenson uncertain about future
Dustin Stevenson wants clarification on his future as he no longer can be considered a prospect. He wants you to clarify his status in the organization.
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29-8-2012 John Erskine frustrated
Washington Capitals defenseman John Erskine feels frustrated about his position in the organization. He feels he's good enough to be a regular player for the team and wonders why the organization still considers him a minor league player.
A native of USA, John Erskine was originally drafted to the NHL by the Dallas Stars in the 2nd round of the 1998 entry draft. He has appeared in 424 NHL games during his career, notching 11 goals and adding 33 assists along with 775 penalty minutes. The 32 year old defenseman is waiting for a good start this season.
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29-8-2012 Evgeni Kuznetsov agrees on a contract.
Evgeni Kuznetsov has signed a $950 000 per year, 3 year deal with the Washington Capitals. Detailed terms of the deal were not announced.
A native of Russia, Evgeni Kuznetsov was originally drafted to the NHL by the Washington Capitals in the 1st round of the 2010 entry draft. He has not yet played at NHL level. The 20 year old right wing is waiting for a good start this season.
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29-8-2012 Jaynen Rissling agrees on a contract.
Jaynen Rissling has signed a $1 300 000 per year, 3 year deal with the Washington Capitals. Detailed terms of the deal were not announced.
A native of Canada, Jaynen Rissling was originally drafted to the NHL by the Washington Capitals in the 7th round of the 2012 entry draft. He has not yet played at NHL level. The 18 year old defenseman is expecting a good season for the team.
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29-6-2012 Ron Wilson praises J.T. Compher
Washington Capitals head coach Ron Wilson has praised young center J.T. Compher in his latest interviews. Altough he seems very fond of this highly skilled youngster, he didn't want to comment on his team's strategy concerning the upcoming draft.
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30-6-2012 Training camp preview
Washington Capitals will arrange the annual training camp starting on September 14th. Players reporting to the training camp with either Washington Capitals and Portland Pirates:
- Rich Peverley R
- Zach Hamill C
- Ryan Stoa C
- Mike Ribeiro C
- Ben Eager L
- Jordan Eberle R
- Wojtek Wolski L
- Garrett Stafford D
- Jack Hillen D
- Matt Beaudoin C
- Joey Crabb L
- Brandon Anderson G
- Joel Ward R
- Mattias Sjögren C
- Jay Beagle R
- Cameron Schilling D
- Dustin Stevenson D
- Roman Hamrlik D
- Tom Poti D
- Jason Chimera L
- John Erskine D
- Dany Sabourin G
- Matt Hendricks L
- Brooks Laich L
- Ryan Potulny R
- Jeff Schultz D
- Mike Green D
- Troy Brouwer R
- Patrick McNeill D
- Nicklas Bäckström C
- Michal Neuvirth G
- Michael Carman C
- Karl Alzner D
- Kevin Marshall D
- John Carlson D
- Danick Paquette R
- Tomas Kundratek D
- Marcus Johansson C
- Dmitry Orlov D
- Brett Flemming D
- Garrett Mitchell R
- Stanislav Galiev R
- Philipp Grubauer G
- David LeNeveu G
- Joel Champagne C
- Joe Whitney L
- Maxim Gratchev L
- Eric Neilson R
- Matt Clackson L
- Nail Yakupov L
- Filip Forsberg L
- Sergei Kostenko G
Players reporting out of shape:
- Ryan Stoa C
- Jason Chimera L
- Patrick McNeill D
- Kevin Marshall D
- Danick Paquette R
- David LeNeveu G
Players reporting in good shape:
- Brandon Anderson G
- Mattias Sjögren C
- Cameron Schilling D
- Ryan Potulny R
- Michal Neuvirth G
- Karl Alzner D
- Joe Whitney L
- Maxim Gratchev L
- Filip Forsberg L
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28-6-2012 David LeNeveu agrees on a contract.
David LeNeveu has signed a one year deal with the Portland Pirates. Financial terms of the deal were not announced.
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28-6-2012 Maxim Gratchev agrees on a contract.
Maxim Gratchev has signed a one year deal with the Portland Pirates. Financial terms of the deal were not announced.
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28-6-2012 Eric Neilson agrees on a contract.
Eric Neilson has signed a one year deal with the Portland Pirates. Financial terms of the deal were not announced.
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28-6-2012 Joe Whitney agrees on a contract.
Joe Whitney has signed a one year deal with the Portland Pirates. Financial terms of the deal were not announced.
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28-6-2012 Washington Capitals name captain.
Washington Capitals have named Roman Hamrlik as the captain of the team.
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28-6-2012 Matt Beaudoin rejects contract offer.
Matt Beaudoin rejected the $600 000 per year, 3 year offer from Washington Capitals
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28-6-2012 Washington Capitals trade
Washington Capitals traded Wojtek Wolski and Dany Sabourin to Vancouver Canucks for Roberto Luongo
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28-6-2012 Wojtek Wolski interviewed in paper
Wojtek Wolski was interviewed in today's paper about the recent trade that sent him from Vancouver Canucks to Washington Capitals. This is a great hockey town, and I'm gonna' miss it here. In some ways this will always feel like a home to me, he pointed out to the gathered press corps.
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28-6-2012 Washington Capitals trade
Washington Capitals traded Roberto Luongo to Vancouver Canucks for Wojtek Wolski and Dany Sabourin
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28-6-2012 Washington Capitals trade
Washington Capitals traded Alexander Ovechkin, Mathieu Perreault, Braden Holtby and
's round 3 pick in 2013 to Edmonton Oilers for Ben Eager, Jordan Eberle and Nail Yakupov
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28-6-2012 Washington Capitals trade
Washington Capitals traded Thomas Wilson and
's round 2 pick in 2013 to Boston Bruins for Rich Peverley
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27-6-2012 Mike Green frustrated
Washington Capitals defenseman Mike Green feels frustrated about his position in the organization. He feels he's good enough to be a core player for the team and wonders why the organization still considers him a minor league player.
A native of Canada, Mike Green was originally drafted to the NHL by the Washington Capitals in the 1st round of the 2004 entry draft. He has appeared in 398 NHL games during his career, notching 82 goals and adding 169 assists along with 298 penalty minutes. The 26 year old defenseman is eagerly waiting to hit the ice once the season starts.
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27-6-2012 Matt Beaudoin rejects contract offer.
Matt Beaudoin rejected the $600 000 per year, 3 year offer from Washington Capitals
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26-6-2012 Jeff Schultz frustrated
Washington Capitals defenseman Jeff Schultz feels frustrated about his position in the organization. He feels he's good enough to be a regular player for the team and wonders why the organization still considers him a minor league player.
A native of Canada, Jeff Schultz was originally drafted to the NHL by the Washington Capitals in the 1st round of the 2004 entry draft. He has appeared in 373 NHL games during his career, notching 11 goals and adding 61 assists along with 121 penalty minutes. The 26 year old defenseman is waiting for a good start this season.
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26-6-2012 Ron Wilson praises Michal Plutnar
Washington Capitals head coach Ron Wilson has praised young defenseman Michal Plutnar in his latest interviews. Altough he seems very fond of this highly skilled youngster, he didn't want to comment on his team's strategy concerning the upcoming draft.
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26-6-2012 John Carlson agrees on a contract.
John Carlson has signed a $2 500 000 per year, 5 year deal with the Washington Capitals. Detailed terms of the deal were not announced.
A native of USA, John Carlson was originally drafted to the NHL by the Washington Capitals in the 1st round of the 2008 entry draft. He has appeared in 186 NHL games during his career, notching 17 goals and adding 58 assists along with 74 penalty minutes. The 22 year old defenseman is waiting for a good start this season.
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25-6-2012 Brandon Anderson returns
Washington Capitals were delighted to hear that Brandon Anderson has returned to the team.
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25-6-2012 Thomas Wilson returns
Washington Capitals were delighted to hear that Thomas Wilson has returned to the team.
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25-6-2012 Filip Forsberg returns
Washington Capitals were delighted to hear that Filip Forsberg has returned to the team.
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24-6-2012 Jay Beagle frustrated
Washington Capitals right wing Jay Beagle feels frustrated about his position in the organization. He feels he's good enough to be a regular player for the team and wonders why the organization still considers him a minor league player.
A native of Canada, Jay Beagle, was originally signed as a free agent to the NHL. He has appeared in 82 NHL games during his career, notching 7 goals and adding 3 assists along with 35 penalty minutes. The 26 year old right wing is waiting for a good start this season.
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23-6-2012 Jeff Schultz frustrated
Washington Capitals defenseman Jeff Schultz feels frustrated about his position in the organization. He feels he's good enough to be a regular player for the team and wonders why the organization still considers him a minor league player.
A native of Canada, Jeff Schultz was originally drafted to the NHL by the Washington Capitals in the 1st round of the 2004 entry draft. He has appeared in 373 NHL games during his career, notching 11 goals and adding 61 assists along with 121 penalty minutes. The 26 year old defenseman is waiting for a good start this season.
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23-6-2012 Ron Wilson praises Ben Harpur
Washington Capitals head coach Ron Wilson has praised young defenseman Ben Harpur in his latest interviews. Altough he seems very fond of this highly skilled youngster, he didn't want to comment on his team's strategy concerning the upcoming draft.
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24-6-2012 Options to be confirmed tomorrow
The following players' contract options need to be confirmed tomorrow:
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22-6-2012 Zach Hamill uncertain about future
Zach Hamill wants clarification on his future as he no longer can be considered a prospect. He wants you to clarify his status in the organization.
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22-6-2012 Ryan Stoa uncertain about future
Ryan Stoa wants clarification on his future as he no longer can be considered a prospect. He wants you to clarify his status in the organization.
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22-6-2012 Mike Ribeiro uncertain about future
Mike Ribeiro wants clarification on his future as he no longer can be considered a prospect. He wants you to clarify his status in the organization.
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22-6-2012 Wojtek Wolski uncertain about future
Wojtek Wolski wants clarification on his future as he no longer can be considered a prospect. He wants you to clarify his status in the organization.
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22-6-2012 Garrett Stafford uncertain about future
Garrett Stafford wants clarification on his future as he no longer can be considered a prospect. He wants you to clarify his status in the organization.
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22-6-2012 Jack Hillen uncertain about future
Jack Hillen wants clarification on his future as he no longer can be considered a prospect. He wants you to clarify his status in the organization.
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22-6-2012 Matt Beaudoin uncertain about future
Matt Beaudoin wants clarification on his future as he no longer can be considered a prospect. He wants you to clarify his status in the organization.
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22-6-2012 Joey Crabb uncertain about future
Joey Crabb wants clarification on his future as he no longer can be considered a prospect. He wants you to clarify his status in the organization.
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22-6-2012 Joel Ward uncertain about future
Joel Ward wants clarification on his future as he no longer can be considered a prospect. He wants you to clarify his status in the organization.
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22-6-2012 Joel Ward frustrated
Washington Capitals right wing Joel Ward feels frustrated about his position in the organization. He feels he's good enough to be a core player for the team and wonders why the organization still considers him a minor league player.
A native of Canada, Joel Ward, was originally signed as a free agent to the NHL. He has appeared in 314 NHL games during his career, notching 46 goals and adding 71 assists along with 109 penalty minutes. The 32 year old right wing is looking forward for the start of the season.
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22-6-2012 Mattias Sjögren uncertain about future
Mattias Sjögren wants clarification on his future as he no longer can be considered a prospect. He wants you to clarify his status in the organization.
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22-6-2012 Jay Beagle uncertain about future
Jay Beagle wants clarification on his future as he no longer can be considered a prospect. He wants you to clarify his status in the organization.
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22-6-2012 Cameron Schilling uncertain about future
Cameron Schilling wants clarification on his future as he no longer can be considered a prospect. He wants you to clarify his status in the organization.
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22-6-2012 John Erskine uncertain about future
John Erskine wants clarification on his future as he no longer can be considered a prospect. He wants you to clarify his status in the organization.
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22-6-2012 Dany Sabourin uncertain about future
Dany Sabourin wants clarification on his future as he no longer can be considered a prospect. He wants you to clarify his status in the organization.
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22-6-2012 Matt Hendricks uncertain about future
Matt Hendricks wants clarification on his future as he no longer can be considered a prospect. He wants you to clarify his status in the organization.
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22-6-2012 Brooks Laich uncertain about future
Brooks Laich wants clarification on his future as he no longer can be considered a prospect. He wants you to clarify his status in the organization.
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22-6-2012 Ryan Potulny uncertain about future
Ryan Potulny wants clarification on his future as he no longer can be considered a prospect. He wants you to clarify his status in the organization.
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22-6-2012 Alexander Ovechkin uncertain about future
Alexander Ovechkin wants clarification on his future as he no longer can be considered a prospect. He wants you to clarify his status in the organization.
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22-6-2012 Jeff Schultz uncertain about future
Jeff Schultz wants clarification on his future as he no longer can be considered a prospect. He wants you to clarify his status in the organization.
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22-6-2012 Mike Green uncertain about future
Mike Green wants clarification on his future as he no longer can be considered a prospect. He wants you to clarify his status in the organization.
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22-6-2012 Troy Brouwer uncertain about future
Troy Brouwer wants clarification on his future as he no longer can be considered a prospect. He wants you to clarify his status in the organization.
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22-6-2012 Patrick McNeill uncertain about future
Patrick McNeill wants clarification on his future as he no longer can be considered a prospect. He wants you to clarify his status in the organization.
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22-6-2012 Nicklas Bäckström uncertain about future
Nicklas Bäckström wants clarification on his future as he no longer can be considered a prospect. He wants you to clarify his status in the organization.
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22-6-2012 Michal Neuvirth uncertain about future
Michal Neuvirth wants clarification on his future as he no longer can be considered a prospect. He wants you to clarify his status in the organization.
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22-6-2012 Michael Carman uncertain about future
Michael Carman wants clarification on his future as he no longer can be considered a prospect. He wants you to clarify his status in the organization.
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22-6-2012 Mathieu Perreault uncertain about future
Mathieu Perreault wants clarification on his future as he no longer can be considered a prospect. He wants you to clarify his status in the organization.
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22-6-2012 Karl Alzner uncertain about future
Karl Alzner wants clarification on his future as he no longer can be considered a prospect. He wants you to clarify his status in the organization.
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22-6-2012 Kevin Marshall uncertain about future
Kevin Marshall wants clarification on his future as he no longer can be considered a prospect. He wants you to clarify his status in the organization.
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22-6-2012 Matt Clackson uncertain about future
Matt Clackson wants clarification on his future as he no longer can be considered a prospect. He wants you to clarify his status in the organization.
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23-6-2012 Contracts expiring !
The following players' contracts are going to expire in one week:
-Matt Beaudoin (Portland Pirates) RFA
-John Carlson (Washington Capitals) RFA, needs qualifying offer
-Joel Champagne (Portland Pirates) RFA, needs qualifying offer
-Sergei Kostenko (Portland Pirates) RFA, needs qualifying offer
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23-6-2012 Contracts expiring !
The following staff members' contracts are going to expire in one week:
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Eastside Hockey Manager
Sujet: Washington Capitals team news 
Mer 29 Aoû - 15:35
