Author: TXHT Hockey

Trade News: Capitals Trade Burakovsky to the Avalanche

Today in NHL news the Washington Capitals have traded forward and Restricted Free Agent (RFA) Andre Burakovsky to the Colorado Avalanche for Colorado's second round pick in 2020, Arizona's third round pick in 2020 (previously acquired by Colorado in the Carl Soderberg trade earlier this week), and minor league forward Scott Kosmachuk. https://twitter.com/Capitals/status/1144683387136991237   For … Continue reading Trade News: Capitals Trade Burakovsky to the Avalanche →

NWHL News and Notes – June 26th, 2019

Today in the NWHL the Minnesota White Caps announced that they have re-signed Lisa Martinson for the 2019-20 season.   Prior to coming to the Whitecaps Martinson played 126 games for St. Cloud State where she posted 19 points (7-12-19) for the Huskies. Martinson's salary was not disclosed.   All players will partake in the … Continue reading NWHL News and Notes – June 26th, 2019 →

Brooks Orpik Announces Retirement After 15 Seasons

Today Washington  Capitals defenseman Brooks Orpik announced his retirement after playing for 15 seasons. https://twitter.com/Capitals/status/1143504415887962112?s=19   Orpik, who was drafted 18th overall in 2000 by the Pittsburgh Penguins, would spend the first 10 seasons of his career with the Penguins before signing with the Capitals on July 1st, 2014 to a five year contract. https://twitter.com/penguins/status/1143547480505589761?s=19 … Continue reading Brooks Orpik Announces Retirement After 15 Seasons →

NWHL News and Notes – June 24th, 2019

Today in the NWHL both the Boston Pride and Minnesota Whitecaps re-signed players for the 2019-20 season.   First for the Pride they re-signed defender Lauren Kelly to a one year contract. Kelly becomes the fifth defender to sign with the Pride for the 2019-20 season. She will also be entering second season with the … Continue reading NWHL News and Notes – June 24th, 2019 →

NWHL News and Notes – June 21st, 2019

Today in the NWHL the Buffalo Beauts have announced that they have signed highly skilled forward Brooke Stacey from the University of Maine. Stacey will be entering her first season in the NWHL and with the Beauts. During her time at the University of Maine, Stacey registered 13 goals and 17 assists for 30 points … Continue reading NWHL News and Notes – June 21st, 2019 →

NWHL News and Notes – June 18th, 2019

Today in NWHL news, we had a three big signings for the Buffalo Beauts, Metropolitan Riveters, and Boston Pride this morning.   First up, the Buffalo Beauts have signed goaltender Mariah Fujimagari for the 2019-20 season. Fujimagari will be entering her first season in the NWHL after spending the last two seasons in Slovakia (2017-18) … Continue reading NWHL News and Notes – June 18th, 2019 →

Capitals Announce 2019-20 Preseason Schedule

Today the Washington Capitals have announced their 2019-20 Preseason Schedule which will feature six games against three opponents. https://twitter.com/Capitals/status/1140678839347101696   The Capitals will take on the Chicago Blackhawks, 2019 First Round rival Carolina Hurricanes, and the 2019 Stanley Cup Champion St. Louis Blues. For the Blackhawks they will be looking to continue thier turnaround under … Continue reading Capitals Announce 2019-20 Preseason Schedule →

NWHL News and Notes – June 17th, 2019

Today in the NWHL the Connecticut Whale announced a new signing for the 2019-20 season.   The Whale have signed UMass Boston's leading scorer Jane Morrisette to a one year deal. Morrisette participated in the Whale's free agent training camp a couple of weeks ago and impressed General Manager Bray Ketchum with her determination. Morrisette's … Continue reading NWHL News and Notes – June 17th, 2019 →

Capitals News: Hagelin Re-signs for 4 years $11 million

On Sunday June 16th the Washington Capitals announced that they have re-signed forward Carl Hagelin for four years and $11 million that has an AAV of $2.75 million per season. https://twitter.com/Capitals/status/1140355394856017926   Hagelin, who was aquired from the Los Angeles Kings near the trade deadline, recorded 3 goals and 8 assists for 11 points in … Continue reading Capitals News: Hagelin Re-signs for 4 years $11 million →