Capitals Make Moves on Day 1 of 2026 NHL Free Agency
The 2026 NHL Free Agency period began on Wednesday, July 1st. As a result, the Washington Capitals added some new […]
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Capitals sign Boone Jenner to four-year contract
Jenner’s new contract with the Capitals carries an average annual value of $5.75 million.
Capitals Sign Boone Jenner to 4-Year Deal
The Washington Capitals have signed center Boone Jenner to a four-year contract worth $23 million, carrying an average annual value of $5.75 million, according to Mark Scheig. Jenner was selected…
Capitals land former Blue Jackets captain Boone Jenner on a four-year, $23 million contract
Boone Jenner is officially making his way from one Metropolitan Division team to another. After ESPN’s Kevin Weekes linked the Washington Capitals to the former Columbus Blue Jackets captain at the 2026 NHL Draft last Friday, the Caps have indeed inked Jenner to a contract on the first day of free agency. Jenner’s deal is
Capitals sign Desharnais, Holl, Brodzinski to contracts
Desharnais’ deal is four years at an AAV of $4.2 million.
Capitals sign veteran defenseman Justin Holl to a one-year contract
The Washington Capitals have made another small signing on the first day of free agency, inking veteran defenseman Justin Holl to a one-year, one-way contract. Holl, most recently of the St. Louis Blues organization, will earn $900k at both the NHL and AHL levels. Holl, 34, spent most of the 2025-26 season in the AHL
Brandon Duhaime signs free agent contract with Toronto Maple Leafs
Team prankster, enforcer, and genuinely funny guy, Brandon Duhaime, is moving on from the Washington Capitals. The rugged fourth-line forward signed a three-year, $7.8 million contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs worth $2.6 million annually. Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported that Duhaime had signed in Toronto on Wednesday afternoon, and the Leafs made the news official
The free agency market is unfolding perfectly for an ideal Wizards reunion
The Wizards have one clear target to pursue based on the current free agency market.
Capitals sign ex-Canuck Desharnais to four-year deal at $4.2 million; Flyers sign Danila Klimovich
The Vancouver Canucks have made four signings so far on day one of NHL free agency. We’ve had coverage of all those signings, but we’re also keeping an eye on where some ex Canucks are ending up. You can keep up with all the moves from the day by checking back in with our live…
Capitals sign right-handed defender Vincent Desharnais to a four-year, $16.8 million contract
Vincent Desharnais is the newest member of the Washington Capitals. The Capitals entered free agency this summer knowing they needed to address the right side of their blueline, and did so by signing Desharnais to a four-year, $ 16.8 million contract ($4.2 million AAV). The 30-year-old rearguard has bounced around four different NHL teams since
Commanders roster rankings: Tress Way among those just outside top 10
Our Commanders roster rankings are now complete. The top 10 has been revealed over the past few weeks, starting with Leo Chenal at No. 10 and ending with Laremy Tunsil in the top spot. The 10 talents you see below weren’t the only ones receiving votes from the panel. Our roster rankings: 10. […]
Capitals sign forward Jonny Brodzinski to a one-year, one-way contract
The Washington Capitals have made their first signing on the opening day of free agency, and it’s a minor one. The club inked forward Jonny Brodzinski to a one-year, one-way contract. The 33-year-old veteran center will earn $850k in both the NHL and AHL. Brodzinski has played the past six seasons in the New York
Wizards' refusal to field Anthony Davis offers says the quiet part out loud
The Wizards made their stance on Anthony Davis' future crystal clear.
Wizards Re-Sign Jamir Watkins On Two-Way Deal
The Wizards have re-signed forward Jamir Watkins to a two-way contract, according to the NBA transactions log. Washington declined its $2.15MM option on Watkins, a 2025 second-round pick, and extended him a $2.39MM qualifying offer prior to free agency. That made him a restricted free agent. The Athletic reported afterward that the Wizards would likely […]
NBA Free Agency: Five big men the Wizards could target
It’s no secret the Washington Wizards need to add depth behind their presumed starting frontcourt of Anthony Davis and Alex Sarr. Wizards general manager Will Dawkins said as much last week, stating the team’s desire to add another forward or center in free agency. Nearly a day into the NBA’s legal tampering period, several teams […]
Brandon Aiyuk's latest rants appear to have burned any bridge to Commanders
According to a report from The Athletic, the Commanders were interested in signing Brandon Aiyuk. But that has likely changed in recent weeks.
Nationals Paul Taboni on Concerns Cade Cavalli Used Racist Language vs. Red Sox
After throwing his helmet in a benches-clearing fight, Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras became the first-ever Red Sox player ejected in back-to-back games. Not many fans seemed to have an issue with that, though, given what they heard Washington Nationals pitcher Cade Cavalli say to him.“Sit down, boy,” Cavalli shouted after striking out […] The post Nationals Paul Taboni on Concerns Cade Cavalli Used Racist Language vs. Red Sox appeared first on HEAVY .
Wizards’ Will Riley Never Stopped Working to Make the NBA
Casual basketball fans might see the stats and say that Will Riley is no Cooper Flagg or Kon Knueppel — but there’s more to the comparisons. Numbers alone don’t tell the whole story of the relentless pursuit and the countless hours in the gym that Will Riley has spent on his craft. Riley’s development through […] The post Wizards’ Will Riley Never Stopped Working to Make the NBA appeared first on The Lead .
Penguins sign Trevor van Riemsdyk to two-year contract
van Riemsdyk spent the past six years with the Washington Capitals, and he remains in the Metropolitan Division with the Penguins.
Everything Nationals' Cade Cavalli Said About Fight With Red Sox's Willson Contreras
Washington Nationals pitcher Cade Cavalli and president of baseball operations Paul Toboni spoke Wednesday about the incident that led to benches clearing during a Tuesday night matchup against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park.
Washington Nationals vs Boston Red Sox Game Thread
This game could be a little spicier than your average Wednesday get away day game. After the brawl last night, the temperature is hot in this series. After the Red Sox took the first game, the Nats struck back thanks to a gem from Cade Cavalli. Now the teams do battle one last time. Interestingly, […]
Trevor van Riemsdyk signs free agent contract with Pittsburgh Penguins
Trevor van Riemsdyk is headed to the Washington Capitals’ biggest rival. The now-former Capitals defenseman agreed to a two-year, $8 million contract ($4 million AAV) with the Pittsburgh Penguins minutes into free agency on Wednesday. The Penguins have signed defenseman Trevor van Riemsdyk to a two-year contract. Details: https://t.co/wM21lhTUZY pic.twitter.com/Zv80nWiv1H — Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) July
Cade Cavalli Insists There Was Nothing Racist About Calling Willson Contreras “Boy”
Cade Cavalli, pitcher for the Washington Nationals, used "boy" Tuesday night in a taunt directed at Willson Contreras of the Boston Red Sox. Cavalli had caught Contreras looking at a third strike, and shouted, "Sit down, boy," loud enough for it to be caught on the television broadcast. Contreras, a Venezuelan man seven years Cavalli's senior and with more than 40 times as many MLB games under his belt, took it exactly as intended. In the ensuing brouhaha, Contreras whipped off his batting hel...
Top 30 MLB Prospects July 2026 Updates For All 30 Teams
Baseball America presents July 2026 updates to Top 30 prospects rankings for every team, featuring new additions, risers, fallers and more. The post Top 30 MLB Prospects July 2026 Updates For All 30 Teams appeared first on College Baseball, MLB Draft, Prospects - Baseball America .
2026 Washington Nationals Top 30 Prospects July Update
Notable risers, fallers and new additions to our Washington Nationals Top 30 MLB prospects rankings for May 2026. The post 2026 Washington Nationals Top 30 Prospects July Update appeared first on College Baseball, MLB Draft, Prospects - Baseball America .
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