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Capitals Insider: June, 2012

Posted at 12:42 PM ET, 06/29/2012

Alexander Semin headed to free agent market
By Katie Carrera
Alexander Semin’s agent says barring a last-minute offer, the Russian winger will hit the open market on Sunday at noon.

By Katie Carrera  |  12:42 PM ET, 06/29/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 09:44 AM ET, 06/29/2012

Adam Oates aims to earn Caps’ trust through communication, work ethic
By Katie Carrera
New bench boss Adam Oates says he aims to earn the Caps’ trust through communication.

By Katie Carrera  |  09:44 AM ET, 06/29/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:28 PM ET, 06/28/2012

Oates on Ovechkin: ‘Even the superstars need to be coached once in awhile’
By Katie Carrera
New Caps Coach Adam Oates respects Alex Ovechkin’s talent but believes he can help him add more elements to his game.

By Katie Carrera  |  01:28 PM ET, 06/28/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:18 AM ET, 06/28/2012

NHL free agency: Targets for the Capitals could include Shane Doan, Matt Carle
By Neil Greenberg
Players Washington should look to acquire once free agency begins on July 1.

By Neil Greenberg  |  11:18 AM ET, 06/28/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Statistical analysis

Posted at 03:50 PM ET, 06/27/2012

Caps trade Dennis Wideman to Calgary for Jordan Henry, fifth-round pick (updated)
By Katie Carrera
The defenseman signs a five-year deal in Calgary; Washington gets a 2012 fifth-round pick and AHL defenseman Jordan Henry.

By Katie Carrera  |  03:50 PM ET, 06/27/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:49 PM ET, 06/27/2012

Capitals introduce Adam Oates as head coach
By Lindsay Applebaum
New head coach Adam Oates and General Manager George McPhee speak at Verizon Center.

By Lindsay Applebaum  |  01:49 PM ET, 06/27/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 05:15 PM ET, 06/26/2012

Alex Ovechkin happy Adam Oates ‘likes offense’
By Katie Carrera
Alex Ovechkin happy Adam Oates ‘likes offense’

By Katie Carrera  |  05:15 PM ET, 06/26/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 04:01 PM ET, 06/26/2012

Adam Oates elected to Hockey Hall of Fame (updated)
By Katie Carrera
New Caps Coach Adam Oates has been elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame.

By Katie Carrera  |  04:01 PM ET, 06/26/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 03:39 PM ET, 06/26/2012

Adam Oates the ‘most elite hockey mind,’ says former Caps teammate Jeff Halpern
By Katie Carrera
Former Capital Jeff Halpern had Adam Oates as both a teammate and a coach, called him the “most elite hockey mind I’ve ever come across.”

By Katie Carrera  |  03:39 PM ET, 06/26/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:44 PM ET, 06/26/2012

Adam Oates named Capitals coach (updated)
By Katie Carrera
Oates played six seasons for the Caps and comes from an assistant coach position in New Jersey.

By Katie Carrera  |  12:44 PM ET, 06/26/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:26 PM ET, 06/24/2012

After draft, what’s next for the Capitals?
By Katie Carrera
As the focus shifts back to the current team, what’s next for the Capitals this offseason? Alexander Semin is just one of the likely departures.

By Katie Carrera  |  02:26 PM ET, 06/24/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:06 AM ET, 06/23/2012

Capitals draft updates: Day 2
By Katie Carrera
Follow along with our live blog of the Capitals’ selections and moves on the second day of the 2012 NHL entry draft in Pittsburgh.

By Katie Carrera  |  10:06 AM ET, 06/23/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:14 AM ET, 06/23/2012

Capitals select Filip Forsberg, Thomas Wilson in first round of 2012 NHL draft
By Katie Carrera
Washington selects Filip Forsberg and Thomas Wilson, 11th and 16th respectively, in first round of 2012 NHL draft.

By Katie Carrera  |  01:14 AM ET, 06/23/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Capitals Insider

Posted at 11:56 PM ET, 06/22/2012

Updated: George McPhee says Caps ‘might’ wrap up coaching search this week
By Katie Carrera
GM George McPhee says that after the draft the Capitals’ will turn their focus to selecting a new coach.

By Katie Carrera  |  11:56 PM ET, 06/22/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 07:34 PM ET, 06/22/2012

Capitals acquire Mike Ribeiro from Stars
By Katie Carrera
Washington trades prospect Cody Eakin and a second-round pick to Dallas for veteran center Mike Ribeiro.

By Katie Carrera  |  07:34 PM ET, 06/22/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:56 PM ET, 06/22/2012

Capitals pick 11th, 16th in first round of tonight’s NHL draft
By The Washington Post
Washington picks 11th, 16th in first round of tonight’s NHL Entry Draft.

By The Washington Post  |  01:56 PM ET, 06/22/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 08:49 AM ET, 06/22/2012

A look at the Capitals’ 2004-2011 draft picks
By Katie Carrera
A look at how Washington’s picks have fared since 2004, when the team decided to start from scratch.

By Katie Carrera  |  08:49 AM ET, 06/22/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:05 PM ET, 06/21/2012

Washington Capitals schedule released
By Katie Carrera
Washington opens the season Oct. 12 against Eastern Conference champion New Jersey.

By Katie Carrera  |  12:05 PM ET, 06/21/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:32 PM ET, 06/20/2012

Bruce Boudreau still roots for Caps, says Washington ‘is the greatest city in the world’
By Ben Sumner
The former Capitals coach returns to help teach a skating clinic in Laurel.

By Ben Sumner  |  12:32 PM ET, 06/20/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 03:19 PM ET, 06/19/2012

Longtime Caps assistant Dean Evason hired to coach AHL’s Admirals
By Katie Carrera
The longtime Caps assistant takes on his first professional head coaching gig.

By Katie Carrera  |  03:19 PM ET, 06/19/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 03:14 PM ET, 06/15/2012

Capitals hold 11 picks in upcoming 2012 NHL draft
By Katie Carrera
The Capitals hold 11 picks in the upcoming 2012 NHL entry draft.

By Katie Carrera  |  03:14 PM ET, 06/15/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:49 PM ET, 06/14/2012

George McPhee: Likely no Capitals coaching announcement before draft
By Katie Carrera
The Capitals’ general manager doesn’t anticipate making a head coaching announcement before the NHL draft. “It’s been narrowed down a little bit but we’ll get there when we get there,” McPhee said.

By Katie Carrera  |  01:49 PM ET, 06/14/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:34 AM ET, 06/12/2012

Capitals announce 2012-13 preseason schedule
By Katie Carrera
Check out the Capitals preseason schedule for 2012.

By Katie Carrera  |  10:34 AM ET, 06/12/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:29 AM ET, 06/08/2012

Capitals will not re-sign Jeff Halpern
By Katie Carrera
Given that he spent more time watching as a healthy scratch than playing late in the regular season and into the playoffs, the veteran already knew he likely wasn’t returning.

By Katie Carrera  |  11:29 AM ET, 06/08/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:55 AM ET, 06/07/2012

Mike Knuble: Caps’ stars are ‘not kids anymore’
By Katie Carrera
The departing winger talks about the future in Washington.

By Katie Carrera  |  10:55 AM ET, 06/07/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:18 AM ET, 06/06/2012

Mike Knuble won’t return to Capitals
By Katie Carrera
Veteran winger Mike Knuble says he has been informed by GM George McPhee that the Capitals won’t bring him back for a fourth season.

By Katie Carrera  |  11:18 AM ET, 06/06/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:51 PM ET, 06/04/2012

Caps prospect Evgeny Kuznetsov signs two-year deal in KHL
By Katie Carrera
The Capitals prospect makes his decision to stay in Russia official, signing a two-year deal.

By Katie Carrera  |  01:51 PM ET, 06/04/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:25 AM ET, 06/04/2012

Caps trade Tomas Vokoun to Penguins for seventh-round draft pick
By Katie Carrera
Pittsburgh acquires Vokoun’s rights; Washington gets seventh-round pick in the 2012 NHL draft.

By Katie Carrera  |  11:25 AM ET, 06/04/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:57 AM ET, 06/01/2012

Capitals won’t sign 2010 draft pick Samuel Carrier
By Katie Carrera
Washington won’t sign 2010 draft pick Samuel Carrier, thereby relinquishing its right to the defensive prospect.

By Katie Carrera  |  10:57 AM ET, 06/01/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

 

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