Looking Back at Capitals' Vokoun & Kuznetsov Leaving NHL
Plus, a look back at some of the best goalie in Capitals history, and more!
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Report: Kuznetsov’s Contract to be Terminated, Signing in KHL
July 15, 2024 by Jacob Billington
Reports suggest that Carolina Hurricanes forward Evgeny Kuznetsov will have his contract terminated and he will be signing a four-year deal in the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL).
Former Capital Kuznetsov Provided Offensive Stability While in Washington
July 15, 2024 by Nathan Moser
With Evgeny Kuznetsov potentially leaving the NHL for the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL), he leaves behind a legacy for being one of the best forwards in the Alex Ovechkin era. He was not around for the beginning seasons of Ovechkin’s time like Nicklas Backstrom was, but Kuznetsov showed up in 2013-14, and grew into a star Capitals fans were proud to see on the ice. He especially played a key role during Washington’s Stanley Cup championship in 2018. It was heartbreaking for fans when he was traded to the Carolina Hurricanes this past season, but he ended his time in Washington as one of the best to ever lace up the skates for the organization.
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Forgotten Washington Capitals: Tomas Vokoun
July 13, 2024 by Nathan Moser
Washington eventually moved on from Varlamov and traded him to the Colorado Avalanche, as Neuvirth played more games and Holtby gained experience. Heading into the 2011-12 season, Capitals general manager George McPhee wanted to bring another veteran netminder into the mix. With that, he inked Tomas Vokoun to a one-year contract…
Capitals Showdown: Kolzig vs. Holtby
July 12, 2024 by Nathan Moser
The Washington Capitals are fortunate to have had two spectacular goalies in their history. Olaf Kolzig was selected by general manager David Poile with the 19th overall pick in the 1989 NHL Entry Draft and Braden Holtby was chosen by GM George McPhee with the 93rd overall pick in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft. Both goalies had stellar NHL careers, but which one is the best goalie in franchise history?
