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Posted at 10:52 AM ET, 07/24/2013

USA Hockey focused on Sochi and future at Olympic camp

By Katie Carrera

USA Hockey wants to give young players a glimpse of Olympic preparations at orientation camp.

By Katie Carrera | 10:52 AM ET, 07/24/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: David Poile, John Carlson, Sochi 2014, USA Hockey

Posted at 06:10 PM ET, 07/22/2013

USA Hockey sets Olympic camp roster

By Katie Carrera

Check out the full list of invitees to US Olympic camp, which will be Aug. 26-27 at Kettler Capitals Iceplex in Arlington.

By Katie Carrera | 06:10 PM ET, 07/22/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Sochi 2014, USA Hockey

Posted at 02:28 PM ET, 07/22/2013

Holtby, Green, Alzner invited to Canada's Olympic camp; Carlson, to U.S. camp; Ovechkin, Kuznetsov among Russia invitees

By Lindsay Applebaum

Three Caps are among the 47 invitees to Hockey Canada's orientation camp ahead of the 2014 Olympics in Sochi.

By Lindsay Applebaum | 02:28 PM ET, 07/22/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Alex Ovechkin, Alexander Semin, Braden Holtby, Evgeny Kuznetsov, Karl Alzner, Marcus Johansson, Mike Green, Nicklas Backstrom, Olympics, Sochi 2014, USA Hockey

Posted at 05:27 PM ET, 07/19/2013

No on-ice practices at USA Hockey Olympic camp

By Katie Carrera

Players will not take part in on-ice practices at the USA Hockey Olympic orientation camp at Kettler Capitals Iceplex in August.

By Katie Carrera | 05:27 PM ET, 07/19/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Sochi 2014, USA Hockey

Posted at 01:23 PM ET, 07/19/2013

NHL 2013-14 schedule; Capitals in Metropolitan Division

By Katie Carrera

Check out the 2013-14 regular season schedule.

By Katie Carrera | 01:23 PM ET, 07/19/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: 2013-14 Schedule, Schedule

Posted at 12:22 PM ET, 07/19/2013

NHL players will participate in 2014 Sochi Olympics

By Katie Carrera

It's official: NHL players will participate in the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia.

By Katie Carrera | 12:22 PM ET, 07/19/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Alex Ovechkin, Olympics, Sochi 2014

Posted at 10:37 AM ET, 07/19/2013

NHL waiting on Olympic agreement to release schedule

By Katie Carrera

The NHL will not release the 2013-14 schedule until an agreement on Olympic participation has been reached.

By Katie Carrera | 10:37 AM ET, 07/19/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Schedule, Sochi 2014

Posted at 09:47 AM ET, 07/15/2013

What is the fair market value for Marcus Johansson?

By Neil Greenberg

By Neil Greenberg | 09:47 AM ET, 07/15/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:29 PM ET, 07/13/2013

Adam Oates: Caps want Tom Wilson to avoid bad habits

By Katie Carrera

The Caps made a point to challenge Tom Wilson at development camp, where he was the only prospect in attendance with a shot of making the opening night roster.

By Katie Carrera | 06:29 PM ET, 07/13/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Adam Oates, Development camp, Tom Wilson

Posted at 12:26 PM ET, 07/13/2013

Garrett Haar leaving Western Michigan (updated)

By Katie Carrera

Caps' prospect Garrett Haar has decided to leave college and play in the WHL for the Medicine Hat Tigers.

By Katie Carrera | 12:26 PM ET, 07/13/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Development camp, garrett haar, George McPhee

Posted at 01:46 PM ET, 07/12/2013

Undrafted Nate Schmidt could make a cameo with Caps this season

By Katie Carrera

After being overlooked in the NHL draft, Nate Schmidt is eager to prove he can contribute with the AHL's Hershey Bears next season.

By Katie Carrera | 01:46 PM ET, 07/12/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Development camp, Nate Schmidt

Posted at 06:20 PM ET, 07/11/2013

Adam Oates: Ilya Kovalchuk's retirement 'sad for the league'

By Katie Carrera

New Jersey Devils' winger Ilya Kovalchuk has retired.

By Katie Carrera | 06:20 PM ET, 07/11/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Adam Oates, Ilya Kovalchuk, New Jersey Devils

Posted at 04:52 PM ET, 07/11/2013

Courtney Laughlin helping out Caps coaching staff at development camp

By Katie Carrera

The daughter of Caps color analyst Craig Laughlin was able to help out the coaching staffs and observe during development camp this week.

By Katie Carrera | 04:52 PM ET, 07/11/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Courtney Laughlin, Craig Laughlin, Development camp

Posted at 12:46 PM ET, 07/11/2013

Karl Alzner: Free agents remain who can help Caps 'tremendously'

By Katie Carrera

Defenseman Karl Alzner believes there are still free agents available on the market that can help the Capitals improve.

By Katie Carrera | 12:46 PM ET, 07/11/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Free agency, George McPhee, Karl Alzner, offseason

Posted at 10:36 AM ET, 07/11/2013

Caps prospects take different approaches to balancing hockey and college

By Chelsea Janes

Several Capitals prospects have made college a stop on their roads to the NHL, though they're each taking their own approach.

By Chelsea Janes | 10:36 AM ET, 07/11/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: connor carrick, Development camp, garrett haar, Nate Schmidt, Patrick Wey, Riley Barber

Posted at 04:54 PM ET, 07/10/2013

Capitals re-sign Karl Alzner to four-year deal (Updated)

By Katie Carrera

Washington re-signs defenseman Karl Alzner, 25, to a four-year, $11.2 million deal.

By Katie Carrera | 04:54 PM ET, 07/10/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Defense, Karl Alzner, offseason, Restricted free agents

Posted at 02:39 PM ET, 07/10/2013

Tom Wilson taking summer of increased expectations in stride

By Katie Carrera

Checking in with gritty winger Tom Wilson, who is hoping to challenge for a roster spot with the Capitals this fall.

By Katie Carrera | 02:39 PM ET, 07/10/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Development camp, George McPhee, Michael Latta, Tom Wilson

Posted at 11:08 AM ET, 07/10/2013

Potomac native Sam Anas working to stand out at Caps development camp

By Chelsea Janes

Potomac's Sam Anas was at Caps development camp last year to watch. Now, he's on the other side of the glass.

By Chelsea Janes | 11:08 AM ET, 07/10/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Development camp, sam anas

Posted at 03:33 PM ET, 07/09/2013

Capitals draft pick Andre Burakovsky undecided on where to play next season

By Katie Carrera

First-round selection hasn't decided whether he will play in North America or Sweden next year.

By Katie Carrera | 03:33 PM ET, 07/09/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Andre Burakovsky, Development camp

Posted at 01:04 PM ET, 07/09/2013

Michael Latta eager to make a strong impression with Caps

By Katie Carrera

Michael Latta was only in town for one day of development camp but the 22-year-old prospect could contend for a spot on the NHL roster in September.

By Katie Carrera | 01:04 PM ET, 07/09/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Development camp, George McPhee, Michael Latta

Posted at 06:31 AM ET, 07/09/2013

George McPhee: Brooks Laich slotted as Capitals' second-line center

By Katie Carrera

General Manager George McPhee says the Capitals plan to start next season with Brooks Laich as their second-line center.

By Katie Carrera | 06:31 AM ET, 07/09/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Brooks Laich, George McPhee, offseason

Posted at 03:20 PM ET, 07/08/2013

Caps' development camp group rosters

By Katie Carrera

Check out the full group rosters for Capitals' development camp.

By Katie Carrera | 03:20 PM ET, 07/08/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Development camp

Posted at 12:32 PM ET, 07/08/2013

Capitals sign Tyson Strachan, two others as depth additions

By Katie Carrera

The Capitals signed defenseman Tyson Strachan, winger Matt Watkins and goaltender David Leggio to two-way contracts Monday, adding depth at the AHL level.

By Katie Carrera | 12:32 PM ET, 07/08/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: AHL, Free agency, Hershey Bears, offseason, Tyson Strachan

Posted at 02:44 PM ET, 07/07/2013

Prospects to watch at Capitals' development camp

By Katie Carrera

Five prospects to watch at Capitals' development camp, which runs Monday-Saturday at Kettler Capitals Iceplex.

By Katie Carrera | 02:44 PM ET, 07/07/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Andre Burakovsky, Development camp, Nate Schmidt, Patrick Wey, Riley Barber, Tom Wilson

Posted at 03:34 PM ET, 07/05/2013

NHL Free Agency: Mike Ribeiro to Coyotes, Matt Hendricks to Predators

By Katie Carrera

Mike Ribeiro and Matt Hendricks have both signed with new teams on the first day of NHL free agency.

By Katie Carrera | 03:34 PM ET, 07/05/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Free agency, Matt Hendricks, Mike Ribeiro, Unrestricted free agents

Posted at 11:57 AM ET, 07/05/2013

2013 NHL Free Agency: Daniel Alfredsson, Stephen Weiss join Red Wings

By Katie Carrera

Get the latest updates on the Capitals and the rest of the NHL and discuss the moves as the signing period opens.

By Katie Carrera | 11:57 AM ET, 07/05/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Free agency, Unrestricted free agents

Posted at 10:34 PM ET, 07/03/2013

Capitals' development camp schedule

By Katie Carrera

Check out the schedule for Capitals' development camp at KCI July 8-13.

By Katie Carrera | 10:34 PM ET, 07/03/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Development camp

Posted at 02:43 PM ET, 07/03/2013

Capitals buy out Jeff Schultz

By Katie Carrera

Jeff Schultz cleared waivers allowing the Caps to buy him out.

By Katie Carrera | 02:43 PM ET, 07/03/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: compliance buyouts, Jeff Schultz, offseason

Posted at 01:01 PM ET, 07/03/2013

Alex Ovechkin named NHL all-star at two different positions

By Katie Carrera

A voting error leads to Alex Ovechkin being named to the end-of-year all star teams as both a right wing and left wing.

By Katie Carrera | 01:01 PM ET, 07/03/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Alex Ovechkin, all star

Posted at 08:34 PM ET, 07/02/2013

NHL free agency: Vincent Lecavalier agrees to terms with Philadelphia

By Katie Carrera

Vincent Lecavalier, the most sought after free agent, has agreed to terms with the Flyers. What does it mean for the Caps?

By Katie Carrera | 08:34 PM ET, 07/02/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Free agency, offseason, Unrestricted free agents

Posted at 03:46 PM ET, 07/02/2013

Capitals re-sign Tomas Kundratek to two-year deal

By Katie Carrera

Washington re-signed defenseman Tomas Kundratek to a two-year contract.

By Katie Carrera | 03:46 PM ET, 07/02/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: offseason, Restricted free agents, Tomas Kundratek

Posted at 12:45 PM ET, 07/02/2013

Capitals will buy out Jeff Schultz

By Katie Carrera

Washington placed Jeff Schultz on unconditional waivers Tuesday with the intent of using a compliance buyout on the defenseman.

By Katie Carrera | 12:45 PM ET, 07/02/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: compliance buyouts, Jeff Schultz, offseason

Posted at 10:49 AM ET, 07/02/2013

Capitals make qualifying offers to five restricted free agents

By Katie Carrera

Washington tendered qualifying offers to restricted free agents Karl Alzner, Marcus Johansson, Tomas Kundratek, Nicolas Deschamps and Peter LeBlanc.

By Katie Carrera | 10:49 AM ET, 07/02/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Free agency, offseason, Restricted free agents

Posted at 12:42 AM ET, 07/02/2013

Capitals' 2013 draft class

By Katie Carrera

A look at each of the six players the Capitals chose in the 2013 NHL draft Sunday in New Jersey.

By Katie Carrera | 12:42 AM ET, 07/02/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: 2013 NHL Draft, Prospects

Posted at 12:25 PM ET, 07/01/2013

Matt Hendricks prepared to hit free agent market

By Katie Carrera

With no progress on an extension with the Capitals, Matt Hendricks is prepared to test the unrestricted free agent market when it opens at noon Friday.

By Katie Carrera | 12:25 PM ET, 07/01/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Free agency, Matt Hendricks, offseason, Unrestricted free agents

Posted at 12:45 AM ET, 07/01/2013

Vincent Lecavalier 'fits into our puzzle', Adam Oates says

By Katie Carrera

Coach Adam Oates met with impending UFA Vincent Lecavalier Saturday and believes the veteran center would fit well with the Capitals.

By Katie Carrera | 12:45 AM ET, 07/01/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Adam Oates, Free agency, George McPhee, offseason, Unrestricted free agents, Vincent Lecavalier

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Capitals Insider: July, 2013