23-10-2021 Tyson Barrie reaches a milestone !
Tyson Barrie scored the 300th point of his career in tonight's game against the New Jersey Devils on a goal by Ryan Murphy. I've seen my idols break records and now I am doing the same, was the comment released to the press after the game..

A native of Canada, Tyson Barrie was originally drafted to the NHL by the Colorado Avalanche in the 3rd round of the 2009 entry draft. He has appeared in 731 NHL games during his career, notching 66 goals and adding 234 assists along with 321 penalty minutes. The 30 year old defenseman has played 8 games with the Washington Capitals this season, totalling 0+2=2 with 6 PIM.


23-10-2021 Travis Konecny injured.
Travis Konecny (WSH) suffered head injury during the game in an incident with Mattias Richard (NJ). He is expected to be sidelined for at least three months. It's a bad injury for the team, but the guys just can't go out there and give up. Hopefully they will take this opportunity to pick up their play a bit in my absence, were his words after the game.

20-10-2021 Weekly team report
Who's hot

No-one is especially hot at the moment.

Who's cold

Darren Sutter has been chilly and allowed 8 goals in 2 games. Robert Oppenheimer has been a healthy scratch in his last five games. Kaapo Kakko is looking out of place on the ice despite notching 2 points last week. Travis Konecny has lost his sights and is now 7 games without a goal. Josh Tucker has lost his sights and is now 5 games without a goal.

Trainer's room

Lars-Bjorn Ericsson remains sidelined with chest injury.



19-10-2021 Lars-Bjorn Ericsson injured.
Lars-Bjorn Ericsson (WSH) suffered chest injury during the game in an incident with Scott Stevens (BOS). He is expected to be sidelined for more than a month. Well, you win some and you lose some...it's as simple as that. I just got thrown around today, he said as medics fastened him onto the stretcher.

18-10-2021 Mattias Bengtsson injured.
Mattias Bengtsson (WSH) suffered abdomen injury during training. He is expected to be sidelined for a couple of days. I should be back in the lineup soon, it doesn't feel that serious, were his words after the game.

16-10-2021 Media attacks the Washington Capitals
The media is disappointed by the team's 7 game losing streak. Most of the critic is addressed to the work of general manager Quin and headcoach Ross Mahoney

16-10-2021 Michael Bournival injured.
Michael Bournival of Hershey Bears suffered injury during tonights minorleague game against the Belleville Senators. He is expected to be sidelined for a couple of days . If it was up to me I would have finished the game, but they want to be careful about this kind of injury, he said when he was taken off the ice.

16-10-2021 Kaapo Kakko injured.
Kaapo Kakko (WSH) suffered wrist injury during the game in an incident with Brandon Carlo (OTT). He is expected to be sidelined for a couple of days. I may be out of the line up for the next game just as a precaution, but I don't think it's anything serious, he commented to the press.

14-10-2021 Lars-Bjorn Ericsson resumes light training.
Washington Capitals right wing Lars-Bjorn Ericsson has resumed light training after his arm injury and is listed day to day.

14-10-2021 Lars-Bjorn Ericsson injured.
Lars-Bjorn Ericsson (WSH) suffered arm injury during the game in an incident with Brandon Carlo (OTT). He is expected to be sidelined for about a week. Sometimes you have to take a hit like that for the team, he commented to the press.

13-10-2021 Joe Kidd frustrated
Washington Capitals center Joe Kidd 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, Joe Kidd was originally drafted to the NHL by the Los Angeles Kings in the 2nd round of the 2015 entry draft. He has appeared in 37 NHL games during his career, notching 2 goals and adding 6 assists along with 133 penalty minutes. The 24 year old center has not yet played for the Washington Capitals this season.


13-10-2021 Team captain meets with Lars-Bjorn Ericsson
Following the team's recent 5-1 loss at Detroit Red Wings on 12-10-2021, Washington Capitals captain Jack Eichel and Lars-Bjorn Ericsson did not leave the dressing room for some time. I think it was time to get some things out of the way, said Jack Eichel

13-10-2021 Weekly team report
Who's hot

No-one is especially hot at the moment.

Who's cold

Jack Hughes has lost his sights and is now 5 games without a goal. Jack Eichel has lost his sights and is now 5 games without a goal.

Trainer's room

No injuries at the moment.



6-10-2021 Weekly team report
Who's hot

Griffin Reinhart is looking good with 3 points in 2 games last week.

Who's cold

Petr Mrazek has been chilly and allowed 5 goals in 1 games.

Trainer's room

No injuries at the moment.



5-10-2021 Jake Debrusk injured.
Jake Debrusk of Hershey Bears suffered injury during tonights minorleague game against the Providence Bruins. He is expected to be sidelined for a couple of days . I just hope I can get back on the ice quickly and do what I can for the team, he said from the locker room after being helped off the ice.

4-10-2021 Josh Tucker injured.
Josh Tucker (WSH) suffered arm injury during the game in an incident with Chris Stewart (PHI). He is expected to be sidelined for a couple of days. I just hope I can get back on the ice quickly and do what I can for the team, he commented from the trainers bench.

30-9-2021 Media rates the best players in the league
GOALTENDER
NameOFDFOAAgeTeam
Sergei BobrovskyA-A-A-33Minnesota Wild
Andrei VasilevskiA-A-A-27Phoenix Coyotes
Carey PriceA-A-A-34Tampa Bay Lightning
John GibsonBA-B28Boston Bruins
Jonathan QuickBBB35Los Angeles Kings
Martin JonesA-A-B31Edmonton Oilers
Tuukka RaskBBB34Dallas Stars
Jake OettingerA-BB22Calgary Flames
Marc-André FleuryBBB36New York Islanders
Braden HoltbyBBB32Philadelphia Flyers
DEFENSEMAN
NameOFDFOAAgeTeam
Erik KarlssonAA-A-31Detroit Red Wings
Cale MakarABA-22St. Louis Blues
Drew DoughtyAA-B31Calgary Flames
Oliver Ekman-LarssonA-A-B30Philadelphia Flyers
Victor HedmanB-AB30Tampa Bay Lightning
Miro HeiskanenBA-B22San Jose Sharks
Derek FataABB26Calgary Flames
Ryan McDonaghBBB32Montreal Canadiens
Alex PietrangeloBAB31Phoenix Coyotes
Ryan MurrayBBB28Toronto Maple Leafs
LEFT WING
NameOFDFOAAgeTeam
Auston MatthewsA-B-A-24Pittsburgh Penguins
Patrick KaneACA-32Vancouver Canucks
Taylor HallA-B-B29Pittsburgh Penguins
Anze KopitarBBB34Calgary Flames
Leon DraisaitlA-B-B25Boston Bruins
Josh BaileyA-B-B31San Jose Sharks
Nino NiederreiterBBB29Chicago Blackhawks
Jordan StaalB-BB33Boston Bruins
Jason RobertsonBB-B22Los Angeles Kings
Pavel OrtovB-BB26New Jersey Devils
CENTER
NameOFDFOAAgeTeam
Connor McDavidAB-A-24Boston Bruins
Steven StamkosAB-A-31Tampa Bay Lightning
Blake WheelerBA-B35Columbus Blue Jackets
Tyler SeguinA-BB29Phoenix Coyotes
John TavaresAB-B31New Jersey Devils
Sidney CrosbyAB-B34Boston Bruins
Jonathan ToewsBBB33Philadelphia Flyers
Matt DucheneA-B-B30St. Louis Blues
Ruslan KirzhakovCAB27Nashville Predators
Mikhail GrigorenkoA-B-B27Florida Panthers
RIGHT WING
NameOFDFOAAgeTeam
Aaron LyfordB-B-A-27Chicago Blackhawks
Nathan MacKinnonAB-B26Los Angeles Kings
Dustin ByfuglienBBB36Calgary Flames
Patrice BergeronB-BB36Boston Bruins
Alexander OvechkinAB-B36Dallas Stars
Mitch MarnerAB-B24New Jersey Devils
Max PaciorettyBA-B31Los Angeles Kings
Evgeni MalkinAB-B35New York Rangers
Ryan JohansenA-B-B29Columbus Blue Jackets
Kyle PalmieriA-CB30Florida Panthers


29-9-2021 Peter Forsberg returns to South-Carolina Stingrays
Washington Capitals's Peter Forsberg did not sign a contract during the pre-season and has returned to South-Carolina Stingrays.

29-9-2021 Jack Hughes returns to Manchester Storm
Washington Capitals's Jack Hughes did not sign a contract during the pre-season and has returned to Manchester Storm.

29-9-2021 Mattias Bengtsson returns to Frölunda Göteborg
Washington Capitals's Mattias Bengtsson did not sign a contract during the pre-season and has returned to Frölunda Göteborg.

29-9-2021 Lars-Bjorn Ericsson returns to Djurgarden IF Stockholm
Washington Capitals's Lars-Bjorn Ericsson did not sign a contract during the pre-season and has returned to Djurgarden IF Stockholm.

29-9-2021 Darren Sutter returns to Chicoutimi Saguenées
Washington Capitals's Darren Sutter did not sign a contract during the pre-season and has returned to Chicoutimi Saguenées.

29-9-2021 Zigmund Palffy returns to HC Pardubice
Washington Capitals's Zigmund Palffy did not sign a contract during the pre-season and has returned to HC Pardubice.

29-9-2021 Boris Bereznity returns to Avangard Omsk
Washington Capitals's Boris Bereznity did not sign a contract during the pre-season and has returned to Avangard Omsk.

29-9-2021 Scott Niedermayer returns to Montreal Rocket
Washington Capitals's Scott Niedermayer did not sign a contract during the pre-season and has returned to Montreal Rocket.

29-9-2021 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

Kaapo Kakko remains sidelined with arm injury.



28-9-2021 Kaapo Kakko injured.
Kaapo Kakko (WSH) suffered arm injury during the game in an incident with Oscar Klefbom (EDM). He is expected to be sidelined for a couple of days. It's nothing, just two good guys goin' at it - nobody got seriously hurt, he said when he was taken off the ice.

26-9-2021 Griffin Reinhart resumes full training.
Washington Capitals defenseman Griffin Reinhart has resumed full training after his ankle injury.

22-9-2021 Weekly team report
Who's hot

No-one is especially hot at the moment.

Who's cold

Jack Hughes has lost his sights and is now 5 games without a goal. Philipp Grubauer hasn't got a chance to start in the last five games. Boris Bereznity hasn't got a chance to start in the last five games. Hugues Létourneau has been a healthy scratch in his last five games. Travis Konecny has lost his sights and is now 6 games without a goal.

Trainer's room

Griffin Reinhart remains sidelined with ankle injury.



21-9-2021 Griffin Reinhart resumes light training.
Washington Capitals defenseman Griffin Reinhart has resumed light training after his ankle injury and is listed day to day.

21-9-2021 Griffin Reinhart injured.
Griffin Reinhart (WSH) suffered ankle injury during the game in an incident with Dylan McIlrath (VAN). He is expected to be sidelined for about a week. I'll remember that goon's number for the cheap hit he gave me. When we meet again he better keep his head up, that's all. I was very lucky it wasn't more serious, he commented to the media.

15-9-2021 Weekly team report
Who's hot

Tyson Barrie is looking good with a 4 game point scoring streak with 2 game goalstreak.

Who's cold

No-one is especially cold at the moment.

Trainer's room

No injuries at the moment.



8-9-2021 Andrew Franks frustrated
Washington Capitals defenseman Andrew Franks 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, Andrew Franks was originally drafted to the NHL by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 2nd round of the 2015 entry draft. He has appeared in 2 NHL games during his career, notching 0 goals and adding 0 assists along with 0 penalty minutes. The 23 year old defenseman has not yet played for the Washington Capitals this season.


8-9-2021 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.



5-9-2021 Joe Kidd frustrated
Washington Capitals center Joe Kidd 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, Joe Kidd was originally drafted to the NHL by the Los Angeles Kings in the 2nd round of the 2015 entry draft. He has appeared in 37 NHL games during his career, notching 2 goals and adding 6 assists along with 133 penalty minutes. The 24 year old center is getting ready for the upcoming season.


1-9-2021 Josh Tucker frustrated
Washington Capitals center Josh Tucker feels frustrated about his position in the organization. He feels he's good enough to be a franchise player for the team and wonders why the organization still considers him a minor league player.

A native of Canada, Josh Tucker was originally drafted to the NHL by the Montreal Canadiens in the 1st round of the 2015 entry draft. He has appeared in 404 NHL games during his career, notching 63 goals and adding 88 assists along with 305 penalty minutes. The 24 year old center is waiting for a good start this season.


30-8-2021 Josh Tucker frustrated
Washington Capitals center Josh Tucker feels frustrated about his position in the organization. He feels he's good enough to be a franchise player for the team and wonders why the organization still considers him a minor league player.

A native of Canada, Josh Tucker was originally drafted to the NHL by the Montreal Canadiens in the 1st round of the 2015 entry draft. He has appeared in 404 NHL games during his career, notching 63 goals and adding 88 assists along with 305 penalty minutes. The 24 year old center is getting ready for the upcoming season.


30-6-2021 Tobias Enström retires
Tobias Enström has retired from professional hockey.

30-6-2021 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 Hershey Bears:
- Sami Vatanen D
- Joe Kidd C
- Kyle Sayoc R
- Boris Seiberling R
- Daniel Catenacci C
- Ryan Murphy D
- Kevin Hayes R
- Tyson Barrie D
- Brett Ritchie R
- Alexander Guptill L
- Justin Abdelkader L
- Daniel Nolin C
- Petr Mrazek G
- Jeremie Blain D
- Alex Petrovic D
- Brett Bulmer R
- Max Lacombe D
- Charlie Coyle C
- Nick Jessop L
- Michael Bournival C
- Derek Stepan L
- J.T. Miller C
- Ledvik Kostner L
- Antoine Paquette R
- Chase Balisy C
- Terry Breault R
- Mikkel Boedker R
- Tom Griffith R
- Mike Jackson R
- Carl Sneep D
- Lubomir Beheme L
- Kjril Gavrilenko D
- Philipp Grubauer G
- Stanislav Galiev C
- Steffen Soberg G
- Bronislav Pipko L
- Frantisek Seraka C
- Jim Boychuck D
- Jake Debrusk L
- Adam Walsh C
- Jake Bean D
- Robert Oppenheimer D
- Juerg Vaschauner C
- Ivan Heckman L
- Roman Zyuzyn C
- Lyle Clark L
- Kaapo Kakko R
- Jack Eichel C
- Jules Turner D
- Jere Lehtinen R
- Judd Blackwater R
- Mirko Garvan C
- Hugues Létourneau D
- Andrew Franks D
- Travis Konecny R
- Bernard Vincent L
- Josh Tucker C
- Rich Clarck G
- Hampus Lindholm D
- Griffin Reinhart D
- Nick Ebert D
- Benjamin Conz G
- Jeremy Boyce-Rotevall L

Players reporting out of shape:
- Sami Vatanen D
- Joe Kidd C
- Daniel Catenacci C
- Tyson Barrie D
- Alexander Guptill L
- Justin Abdelkader L
- Michael Bournival C
- Antoine Paquette R
- Mike Jackson R
- Carl Sneep D
- Kjril Gavrilenko D
- Stanislav Galiev C
- Robert Oppenheimer D
- Ivan Heckman L
- Roman Zyuzyn C
- Griffin Reinhart D

Players reporting in good shape:
- Boris Seiberling R
- Charlie Coyle C
- J.T. Miller C
- Mikkel Boedker R
- Tom Griffith R
- Philipp Grubauer G
- Kaapo Kakko R
- Jack Eichel C


28-6-2021 Jules Turner frustrated
Washington Capitals defenseman Jules Turner 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, Jules Turner was originally drafted to the NHL by the Columbus Blue Jackets in the 4th round of the 2016 entry draft. He has appeared in 135 NHL games during his career, notching 0 goals and adding 5 assists along with 83 penalty minutes. The 23 year old defenseman is looking forward for the start of the season.


25-6-2021 Kyle Sayoc returns
Washington Capitals were delighted to hear that Kyle Sayoc has returned to the team.

25-6-2021 Nick Jessop returns
Washington Capitals were delighted to hear that Nick Jessop has returned to the team.

25-6-2021 Jere Lehtinen returns
Washington Capitals were delighted to hear that Jere Lehtinen has returned to the team.

24-6-2021 Options to be confirmed tomorrow
The following players' contract options need to be confirmed tomorrow:


23-6-2021 Contracts expiring !
The following players' contracts are going to expire in one week:
-Sami Vatanen (Washington Capitals) RFA, needs qualifying offer
-Tobias Enström (Hershey Bears) UFA
-Kyle Sayoc () RFA, needs qualifying offer
-Boris Seiberling (Washington Capitals) RFA, needs qualifying offer
-Brett Ritchie (Washington Capitals) RFA, needs qualifying offer
-Alexander Guptill (Hershey Bears) RFA, needs qualifying offer
-Daniel Nolin (Washington Capitals) RFA, needs qualifying offer
-Jeremie Blain (Hershey Bears) RFA, needs qualifying offer
-Alex Petrovic (Hershey Bears) RFA, needs qualifying offer
-Brett Bulmer (Hershey Bears) RFA, needs qualifying offer
-Charlie Coyle (Hershey Bears) RFA, needs qualifying offer
-Derek Stepan (Hershey Bears) RFA, needs qualifying offer
-J.T. Miller (Hershey Bears) RFA, needs qualifying offer
-Antoine Paquette (Washington Capitals) RFA, needs qualifying offer
-Chase Balisy (Hershey Bears) RFA, needs qualifying offer
-Mikkel Boedker (Hershey Bears) RFA, needs qualifying offer
-Tom Griffith (Hershey Bears) RFA, needs qualifying offer
-Mike Jackson (Washington Capitals) RFA, needs qualifying offer
-Carl Sneep (Washington Capitals) UFA
-Kjril Gavrilenko (Washington Capitals) RFA, needs qualifying offer
-Stanislav Galiev (Hershey Bears) RFA, needs qualifying offer
-Frantisek Seraka (Washington Capitals) RFA, needs qualifying offer
-Jim Boychuck (Hershey Bears) RFA, needs qualifying offer
-Juerg Vaschauner (Washington Capitals) RFA, needs qualifying offer
-Ivan Heckman (Washington Capitals) RFA, needs qualifying offer
-Jules Turner (Hershey Bears) RFA, needs qualifying offer
-Bernard Vincent (Washington Capitals) RFA, needs qualifying offer
-Rich Clarck (Hershey Bears) RFA, needs qualifying offer
-Benjamin Conz (Hershey Bears) RFA, needs qualifying offer
-Jeremy Boyce-Rotevall (Hershey Bears) RFA, needs qualifying offer


23-6-2021 Contracts expiring !
The following staff members' contracts are going to expire in one week:


20-6-2021 Board increases player budget for next season
The board of owners have increased player budget for next season with $6 100 000 because of your good financial record.

20-6-2021 Board collects bonuses
The board of owners has collected $6 100 000 profit from the team to shareholders.

20-6-2021 Mark Powell retires
Washington Capitals staff member Mark Powell has announced his retirement due to personal reasons.

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