The Washington Capitals and San Jose Sharks have taken the steps needed to retain their negotiating rights over five players, with the Capitals extending a bona fide offer to forwards Patrick Thomas and Brett Hyland, as well as defenseman Cameron Allen (Twitter link), while the Sharks have extended offers to forwards Brandon Svoboda and David Klee. A bona fide offer is the … [Read more...] about Capitals, Sharks Extend Bona Fide Offers To Five Prospects
Offseason Checklist: Washington Capitals
The offseason has arrived for all but a handful of teams who are still taking part in the playoffs. Accordingly, it’s now time to examine what they will need to accomplish over the coming months. Next up is a look at Washington. The Capitals were able to pull off a late-season comeback to reach the postseason but they were quickly dispatched in a four-game sweep by the … [Read more...] about Offseason Checklist: Washington Capitals
Ryan Leonard Could Be Looking To Sign ELC Soon
Sean Shapiro of EP Rinkside is reporting that if Boston College forward Will Smith signs his entry-level contract with the San Jose Sharks as expected, it could create a ripple effect that might see his teammate Ryan Leonard move to sign his ELC as well. A report surfaced a few weeks ago that the Washington Capitals would re-engage in contract talks this summer with the … [Read more...] about Ryan Leonard Could Be Looking To Sign ELC Soon
Free Agent Focus: Washington Capitals
Free agency is now just a bit more than a month away and teams are looking ahead to when it opens. There will be several impact players set to hit the open market in July while many teams have key restricted free agents to re-sign as well. We continue our look around the NHL with an overview of the free agent situation for the Capitals. Key Restricted Free Agents F Connor … [Read more...] about Free Agent Focus: Washington Capitals
Capitals Invite Ryan McGuire To Development Camp
The Capitals have invited center Ryan McGuire to development camp this summer, reports Mark Divver of the New England Hockey Journal (Twitter link). The 21-year-old had a strong junior year at Colgate, notching 14 goals and 12 assists in 34 games but has elected to transfer to Northeastern next season. … [Read more...] about Capitals Invite Ryan McGuire To Development Camp