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
Capitals Notes: Chychrun, Oshie, Saulnier
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
Capitals Promote Chris Patrick To GM, Brian MacLellan Remains President
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
Capitals Sign Ilya Protas
3:15 PM: The Capitals have officially announced the contract. 12:35 PM: A day after signing their first-round pick, the Capitals have signed another one of their 2024 draft picks. Dan Milstein, the agent for Ilya Protas, announced (Twitter link) that Washington has signed the forward to a three-year, entry-level contract. Financial terms were not disclosed but PuckPedia … [Read more...] about Capitals Sign Ilya Protas
Capitals Sign Cam Allen To Entry-Level Contract
The Washington Capitals got some work done today regarding one of the draft selections from the 2023 NHL Draft. The organization announced they have signed defenseman Cam Allen to a three-year, entry-level contract with an average annual value of $866.7K at the NHL level. The Capitals drafted Allen with the 136th overall pick of the 2023 NHL Draft out of the Guelph Storm … [Read more...] about Capitals Sign Cam Allen To Entry-Level Contract