Ivan Miroshnichenko is one of a series of talented first-round picks who will likely become part of the Washington Capitals' core in the future. His recent NHL debut against the New York Islanders on December 20 did nothing to tamp that optimism. While he did not score, Miroshnichenko dazzled when he was out on the…
The Washington Capitals hosted Connor McDavid and the rest of the struggling Edmonton Oilers on Friday afternoon. Could one of the coldest teams in the league come into DC and take down the hottest team in the league? Uh, yes. Evander Kane opened the scoring after Leon Draisaitl spun Nicolas Aube-Kubel. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins doubled that…
The captain of the 2023 Calder Cup champion Hershey Bears is staying in Chocolatetown. The Washington Capitals announced they re-signed defenseman Dylan McIlrath to a two-year, two-way contract where he will make $525,000 guaranteed each season. McIlrath's contract, per CapFriendly, will pay him $775k at the NHL level and $525k in the AHL. The deal…
HERSHEY, PA The 2022-23 Hershey Bears found their inner grizzly this season and are fully embracing their nickname both on and off the ice. After goals, some courageous and bold Hershey players do their best standing bear pose, raising their arms (and one leg) while showing their teeth. Then they let out a big…