As we begin to ramp up the 2023-24 Washington Capitals season, we want to start rolling out some new regular features here, introducing you to new contributors and giving you a chance to give us your feedback and ideas before the season begins.
One of the new features we’ll be adding is posting regular links to help keep you engaged in the loop and providing a single post for all your Capitals and hockey news. Let’s go!
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The fourth period is to report to the Flyers assistant coach Brad Shaw Still in the running for the main coaching position in the capital. [NoVa Caps]
happy anniversary! Today five years ago, TJ Oshie He scored two goals and Braden Holtby stopped all 24 shots he faced as the Caps forced Game 7 against the Lightning in the Eastern Conference Final.
five years ago , @TJOshie77 Scored two goals and Braden Holtby stopped all 24 shots he faced as the Caps forced a Game 7 against the Lightning in the Eastern Conference Final # Hockey 365 # the capper pic.twitter.com/Mgctkm9j7M
– Mike Cometo (@mikecommito) May 21, 2023
According to Luke Fox from Sportsnet, Maple Leafs assistant Spencer Carberry He gained attention in New York but is still considered a capitals party favorite. [Sportsnet]
about the league
Sources say NHL commissioner Gary Bateman You will meet with the veteran coach Joel Quenneville Once the season is over to review its status. [Darren Dregger]
According to the latest from Rangers’ Larry Brooks, Mike Babcock Now in good talks with the Columbus Blue Jackets about taking over as their next head coach. [New York Post]
Clayton KeelerArizona Coyotes agents met Thursday to discuss the organization’s future on and off the ice. [Sportsnet]
The NHLPA and the NHL will meet this week to open discussions on a variety of issues that include the possibility of increasing the salary cap beyond the $1 million limit, Slap Shots has learned. [New York Post]
Pierre Lebrun on TSN Radio 1050 if the Arizona Coyotes are broadcast:”Salt Lake City He appears to be emerging as a frontrunner early on. People mentioned Houston and Atlanta but I think the league would prefer to keep those two places for future expansion.”
the United State France was defeated 9-0 on Sunday to maintain its perfect record at the Ice Hockey World Championships. [ESPN]
Finally, congratulations to the former Washington Capitals and Stanley Cup champion Chandler Stephenson on the winner of Sunday’s overtime game.