Willie Mitchell visits with Caps
Free agent defenseman Willie Mitchell met with the Capitals at Kettler Capitals Iceplex Tuesday, his agent Mike Liut said, adding that there isn't an established timetable for when the 33-year-old will make a decision on what team to join. CSN's Corey Masisak first reported, via Twitter that Mitchell was at KCI.
The Capitals are one of four teams Mitchell has visited with, Liut said. According to a Sportsnet report, the Los Angeles Kings, San Jose Sharks and Vancouver Canucks are the others.
Eric Belanger to sign with Capitals, possible trade in the works Just heard from Belanger's agent, Joe Tacopina, who said he can't confirm anything at this time about whether the free-agent center will be returning to Washington or not. More to come.
According to The Globe and Mail this afternoon, free-agent Eric Belanger will return to the Capitals once the team has completed another deal that is suspected to be a trade for a defenseman. More to come on this.
Agent: No talks with Caps about Theodore It appears the Caps are prepared to make a change in net next season.
The agent for goaltender
Jose Theodore , who just completed his second season in Washington, said there have been no discussions regarding an extension for the 33-year-old unrestricted free agent to be.
"They haven't communicated with me at all," Don Meehan said this morning from his Toronto-area office.
Washington Capitals press their luck with yet another Game 7 The Washington Capitals have faced the frightening prospect of failure -- and then failed spectacularly-- as often, as infamously, and usually as comically as any pro team in sports in the last 30 years.
But they have never had quite the chance to fail as badly as they do on Wednesday night at Verizon Center. Before you can avoid such a fate in sports, you have to acknowledge it and face it. You can't leave it standing behind you, tapping you on the shoulder.
A Capital Condundrum ...The purpose of this article is simply to discuss the Capitals and their situation going forward. Given their recent ridiculous streak, I figured it would be a good time.
Obviously, they are a powerhouse team in the league. They are 1st in league scoring (ahead by about 40 goals), although in the lower half of the league in goals against. They have the best PP in the league but their PK is only better than 5 other teams. They have 4 players in the top 20 in league scoring but their goaltending has only been decent. They have probably the biggest game changer in all of hockey in Ovie and it certainly looks like their run and gun style make them a favorite coming out of the east.
With Nylander in the past, Caps can build for the future By Tarik El-Bashir
By loaning Michael Nylander to the American Hockey League's Grand Rapids Griffins, the Washington Capitals did more than just rid themselves of a distraction that had been lingering all season. The team with the best record in the NHL through Sunday's games also paved the financial way for both immediate and future improvement.
Ovechkin injured in Caps' winTarik El-Bashir
For the second time in three games, Alex Ovechkin was ejected after being assessed a major penalty and a game misconduct.
Center Nylander is placed on waiversTarik El-Bashir
Michael Nylander was placed on waivers Saturday by the Washington Capitals, a move that could expedite a resolution to an awkward situation that has hung over the team since training camp.
