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NHL Commissioner says league wants cut of gambling action
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman says the league wants a cut of gambling profits if its intellectual property, data or video from games are used. Bettman tells guest host Larry Lage in the in the latest…
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Capitals invest big money and time in forward Tom Wilson
Tom Wilson does not want to boast he is now a big part of the Washington Capitals’ core. His new contract does that for him. When the Capitals signed the physical, top-line right winger to…
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Capitals’ John Carlson takes Stanley Cup to Bethesda, raising $100K for childhood cancer
On his one day with the Stanley Cup, Capitals defenseman John Carlson showed it off in Bethesda for a worthy cause. Fans who made a donation to Michael Mosier Defeat DIPG Foundation got a chance to take photos with Carlson and the cup. See more photos.
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Guardian of the Cup: Meet the man in charge of ‘protecting’ the Stanley Cup
You’ve probably seen it pop up on social media and in the news: the Stanley Cup in all kinds of locations and events. But who makes sure it stays safe?
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PHOTOS: Stanley Cup celebrates Canada Day in DC
The star of Canada Day celebrations at the Canadian Embassy in D.C. on Sunday was the Stanley Cup.
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PHOTOS: Fanfest brings Stanley Cup to fans; some express disappointment
Caps fans rocked the red on Saturday at Fanfest for a picture with the Stanley Cup and a chance to get a peek at the team’s development camp scrimmage at Kettler Capitals Iceplex in Arlington, Virginia. But some fans said they were turned away from the event even as they stood in line for hours.
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Washington Capitals announce Todd Reirden as next head coach
The former assistant coach takes over for the recently-departed Barry Trotz.
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Capitals re-sign Smith-Pelly, agree to terms with Kempny
Less than 72 hours after not tendering a qualifying offer to Devante Smith-Pelly, the Washington Capitals re-signed the restricted free agent forward to a $1 million, 1-year contract.
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Capitals re-sign Carlson to $64M, 8-year deal
The Washington Capitals have announced they’ve re-signed defenseman John Carlson to a $64 million, 8-year contract that makes him the second-highest paid player on their roster.
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AP sources: Avalanche sign Grubauer, begin to buy out Orpik
Assuming Orpik clears waivers, Colorado can buy him out Sunday, less than 48 hours after acquiring him in a trade with the Washington Capitals.
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Trade action slow on first night of NHL draft
DALLAS (AP) — Rasmus Dahlin went first overall to the Buffalo Sabres, Commissioner Gary Bettman was booed relentlessly by the crowd all night and trade chatter didn’t amount to a whole lot of movement. With…
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Capitals trade Grubauer, Orpik to Colorado for 2nd-round pick in NHL draft
The Washington Capitals have announced a trade that sends goaltender Philipp Grubauer and defenseman Brooks Orpik to the Colorado Avalanche in exchange for a second-round pick (47th overall) in the 2018 NHL Draft.
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Islanders hire Trotz as coach fresh off winning Stanley Cup
DALLAS (AP) — When Barry Trotz left the Washington Capitals fresh off winning the Stanley Cup, the New York Islanders couldn’t move fast enough to talk to him. Minutes after word circulated that Trotz resigned…
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Ex-Caps coach Barry Trotz signs with Islanders
The New York Islanders announced Thursday afternoon that they’ve hired coach Barry Trotz, who resigned from the Washington Capitals on Monday.
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Summer of Ovi: Cup celebrations, fatherhood await Ovechkin
Over the next few months, Alex Ovechkin will return home to Moscow and have his day with the Cup, celebrate Russia hosting the World Cup and — at some point — become a father when wife Nastya gives birth to the couple’s first child. For the first time in the superstar’s 13-year career, the offseason won’t include questions about whether he can get it done in the playoffs and help the Washington Capitals win it all.
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