Category: NHL

Lundqvist Officially a Capital

The Washington Capitals made their first splash of free agency as they signed goaltender Henrik Lundqvist to pair up with sophomore goaltender Ilya Samsonov. https://twitter.com/Capitals/status/1314626481717424129?s=20 With Braden Holtby signing with the Vancouver Canucks in free agency, the Capitals needed to address the need in net. Lundqvist will serve that need as he has stated that … Continue reading Lundqvist Officially a Capital →

Getting to know the Rangers 2020 draft class

Alexis Lafreniere stole the show and was the focal point of the New York Rangers draft class but the Rangers also drafted really well with their second first round pick and with their later round picks on day two. They took a rugged smooth skating defenseman, an in-your-face winger with a hard shot, a few … Continue reading Getting to know the Rangers 2020 draft class →

NJ Devils buying out G Cory Schneider

This afternoon the New Jersey Devils announced that they are placing goaltender Cory Schneider on waivers for the purpose of buying out the remaining two years of his contract. Please see the official announcement from the New Jersey Devils: Announcement from the New Jersey Devils https://twitter.com/njdevils/status/1314234138120126465?s=21 What does this mean? For starters, the New Jersey … Continue reading NJ Devils buying out G Cory Schneider →

Wednesday Night Headlines

Here are today’s headlines for Wednesday, October 7th, 2020. NWHL Signings and Sponsorships The Buffalo Beauts announced that Farrell Roofing as an official team sponsor. https://twitter.com/BuffaloBeauts/status/1313841646069583884?s=20 The Metropolitan Riveters have signed forward Paige Voight for the 2020-21 season. Voight scored 42 goals and 34 assists for 76 points in 140 games played with Merrimack. https://twitter.com/NWHL/status/1313856732293206021?s=20 … Continue reading Wednesday Night Headlines →

Capitals Select Trineyev, Hughes, Bjorklund, and Magnusson on Day 2 of 2020 Draft

Day 2 of the 2020 NHL Entry Draft featured picks 32 through 217. As expected, Alexis Lafreniere was drafted first overall by the New York Rangers last night, and Quinton Byfield went 2nd, making history as the highest drafted African American prospect in NHL history. The Washington Capitals drafted four additional players in addition to … Continue reading Capitals Select Trineyev, Hughes, Bjorklund, and Magnusson on Day 2 of 2020 Draft →

Washington Capitals select Hendrix Lapierre 22nd Overall in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft

Night 1 of the 2020 Entry Draft took place on October 6th, and as expected Alexis Lafreniere was drafted first overall by the New York Rangers (who had been chosen to draft first overall during the Return to Play phase). The Capitals were initially slated to draft 24th overall, but the Calgary Flames who had … Continue reading Washington Capitals select Hendrix Lapierre 22nd Overall in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft →

Tuesday Night Headlines

Here are today’s headlines for Tuesday, October 6th, 2020. Waivers and Buyouts Jack Johnson has cleared waivers and has been bought out by the Pittsburgh Penguins. Forward Justin Abdelkader has been placed on waivers for the purpose of buyout by the Detroit Red Wings. https://twitter.com/DetroitRedWings/status/1313509459096985609?s=20 The Montreal Canadiens have also placed defenseman Karl Alzner on … Continue reading Tuesday Night Headlines →

Caps Make Announcements on D

Today the Washington Capitals made a pair of announcements regarding their defense. Dillon Re-Signs for 4 Years First the Capitals announced that they have re-signed defender Brenden Dillon to a four year contract with an AAV of $3.9 million. https://twitter.com/Capitals/status/1313603475608043522?s=20 The signing keeps the Capitals Trade Deadline acquisition around to help stabilize the blue line, … Continue reading Caps Make Announcements on D →