Pro Hockey Rumors

With over 180 deals signed during the first day of free agency yesterday, some smaller names may have gotten lost in the shuffle. Here’s a list of names that have inked two-way deals with Metropolitan Division clubs since the market opened yesterday, per CapFriendly. Some of these may have been included in our main coverage yesterday, while others went under the radar. All … [Read more...] about Minor Free Agent Signings: Metropolitan Division

7/11: Washington has confirmed the signing according to a team announcement. 7/10: The Capitals have been active in recent days when it comes to signing their prospects.  The latest to receive a contract is Leon Muggli as PuckPedia reports (Twitter link) that they’ve signed the defenseman to a three-year, entry-level contract.  The deal will carry a cap hit of $941K and an AAV … [Read more...] about Capitals Sign Leon Muggli To Entry-Level Deal

For the second season in a row, the Capitals have loaned 2022 third-round pick Ludwig Persson to Finland. The 20-year-old forward will suit up for Jukurit in the top-level Liiga this year, the team announced today. Persson, 20, has yet to play a game in the Washington organization despite signing his entry-level contract nearly two years ago. The Gothenburg, Sweden native has … [Read more...] about Capitals Loan Ludwig Persson To Liiga’s Jukurit

The Capitals made a big addition on their back end earlier this month with the acquisition of Jakob Chychrun from Ottawa in exchange for Nick Jensen and a third-round pick.  With Chychrun in the final year of his contract, he’s now extension-eligible.  However, GM Brian MacLellan indicated earlier this week (video link) that they won’t be rushing to get a new contract in … [Read more...] about Capitals Notes: Chychrun, Oshie, Saulnier

The Capitals will have a new general manager next season for the first time in a decade. Chris Patrick is being promoted to the role, as well as senior VP of hockey operations, after serving as an assistant GM for the past three seasons, reports Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman. He’s replacing Brian MacLellan, who remains with the organization as their president of hockey … [Read more...] about Capitals Promote Chris Patrick To GM, Brian MacLellan Remains President