Capitals' Breakout Candidate & McMichael Almost Traded
Plus, a look back at the Capitals acquiring Cristóbal Huet , and more!
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Every NHL Team’s Breakout Candidate in 2024-25
August 1, 2024 by Michael Ostrower
The biggest moves of the 2024 offseason have passed and the 2024-25 season is close to two months away, meaning it is the perfect time to start predicting how each NHL team will perform. Every season comes with countless shocking results and breakout stars. This season is expected to be no different as the caliber of skill in the league is at an all-time high. While it is obvious Connor McDavid and Cale Makar will continue their stardom, who are the lesser-known players poised to break out?
Top 10 NHL Trade Rentals Who Didn’t Win the Stanley Cup
July 31, 2024 by Mike Fink
The goal of the trade deadline, for the teams that are aggressive and buying to be exact, is to win the Stanley Cup. Only one team every season can look back and say they won the deals they made because they ended up winning it all.
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Jets Reportedly Discussed Connor McMichael Trade With Capitals
July 30, 2024 by Jesse Courville-Lynch
The Washington Capitals have made waves this offseason with several moves to bolster their roster in hopes of going on another deep playoff run with their aging core. They brought in Pierre-Luc Dubois from the Los Angeles Kings in exchange for Darcy Kuemper, and they also moved a draft pick in exchange for Andrew Mangiapane. While they added some depth at the forward position, it seemingly led to them considering dumping one for a fresh start.