Sammi Silber

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Capitals beat reporter for The Hockey News, sports and live events at Peacock TV, proud captain of the D.C. Ghost Pirates and grad student at ASU. "I can do all things..."

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Part 2 of your Capitals Mailbag is here! Who centers Alex Ovechkin? What sticks will he use next season? Are any players on a tight leash amid the influx of additions this summer? Are more moves coming? I answer all your burning questions @TheHockeyNews:

Capitals Mailbag Pt. 2: Who Centers Ovechkin, Ovi's Sticks, Goalie Situation, Odd Men Out, Prospect Updates, More Moves Coming?thehockeynews.com We answer more of your burning questions in Part 2 of our Capitals Mailbag.

Take a look back at the Capitals' decision to draft Terik Parsacak 17th overall and read more about the 18-year-old and what he brings to the mix in our Upper Deck NHL Draft Spotlight: thehockeynews.com/nhl/washingt...

Upper Deck 2024 NHL Draft Spotlight: Why The Capitals Selected Terik Parascak 17th Overallthehockeynews.com The Capitals are banking on Parascak being one of the steals of the 2024 NHL Draft.

Here's the latest on Evgeny Kuznetsov's rumored departure for the KHL, as agent Shumi Babyev refutes the reports that he's returning but doesn't rule them out, either. That said, if he does leave the NHL, here's how it impacts the Capitals and salary cap:

Agent Shares Latest & Quells Reports Of Kuznetsov Leaving For KHL; What Would His Exit, If True, Mean For Capitals & Salary Cap?thehockeynews.com The ex-Capitals center is reportedly drawing attention from multiple KHL clubs.

Per reports, Evgeny Kuznetsov will terminate the final year of his NHL contract that he originally signed with the Capitals and sign in the KHL. More on the former star, who was traded to the Hurricanes at the deadline:

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A lot of questions, so you're getting a two-part Capitals Mailbag. Are Chychrun, Thompson and Lindgren around for the long haul? What's the latest on Ovechkin's conditioning? Will Oshie insist on playing? We answer those questions and more in Part 1:

Capitals Mailbag Pt. 1: Where Chychrun, Thompson & New Guys Fit In & What It Means For Prospects, Ovechkin's Conditioning, Oshie's Futurethehockeynews.com We address where the new guys slot into the lineup if they are blocking any of the prospects from getting their fair share of NHL ice time and more in Part 1 of our Capitals mailbag.

Rutger McGroarty is looking for a fresh start with a new organization. The Capitals have already overhauled their roster, but could they take a look at the 20-year-old? Here's a look at the whole situation, the possibility of a deal & if it's feasible:

Let's Talk About The Capitals & Rutger McGroartythehockeynews.com The Capitals have expressed their desire to get younger and continue adding to their offense. That said, is going for Rutger McGroarty the right call?

The Capitals made quite a few moves this offseason, bringing Pierre-Luc Dubois, Jakob Chychrun and more. Looking at all their moves, how much did they really improve, and is there still work to be done? A deep dive into D.C.'s offseason, plans & more:

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What's new general manager Chris Patrick's plan for the future? He shares his vision and expectations to remain competitive, even after the Alex Ovechkin era comes to an end. More: thehockeynews.com/nhl/washingt...

New GM Chris Patrick Shares Vision For Capitals' Future, Does Not Plan On Team Losing Steam After Ovechkin Erathehockeynews.com The new Capitals GM wants to remain competitive going into a new era.

More on the Capitals signing Leon Muggli and their plan for his development as he prepares to return to the NL. Plus, more from Muggli on his skill set and why he likes to compare himself to Gustav Forsling and Josh Morrissey: thehockeynews.com/nhl/washingt...

Capitals Sign Leon Muggli To Entry-Level Contract; Plan For Next Season & A Closer Look At His Play, NHL Comparablesthehockeynews.com The Capitals prospect compares himself to Gustav Forsling and Josh Morrissey.

"If I hated the guy, I probably wouldn't have come to Washington." On Dropping The Gloves, Matt Roy again took the time to stand by Pierre-Luc Dubois, insisting talk that he's toxic in locker rooms "couldn't be further from the truth." #ALLCAPS

Roy Excited To Reunite With Dubois, Slams Talk About Locker Room Issues: 'If I Hated The Guy, I Probably Wouldn't Have Come To Washington'thehockeynews.com The Capitals newest defenseman believes that Dubois is a great addition for the franchise.

"That'll probably be one of our biggest question marks." With Dubois, Chychrun and more pieces joining the mix in D.C., how will the Capitals stack up on special teams? Here are head coach Spencer Carbery's initial thoughts and more analysis:

How Do Capitals Stack Up On Special Teams WIth New Additions? Carbery Shares His Takethehockeynews.com The Capitals are looking to find more consistency on special teams across the board this coming season.

"I always like to surround myself with guys that have high energy, guys that like to have fun, and he's always smiling." On the Ryan Leonard and Ilya Protas "bromance," as the two bonded at Capitals development camp and found chemistry on the ice, too.

Ryan Leonard & Ilya Protas Became Fast Friends At Capitals Camp. Their Chemistry Carries Over Onto The Ice, Toothehockeynews.com The Capitals prospects formed a tight bond at development camp.

Here's more why the Capitals went for a restructure in their front office and how operations will work under new general manager Chris Patrick, and more on how Brian MacLellan remains involved: thehockeynews.com/nhl/washingt...

Capitals Explain New Front Office Restructure & How Operations Work Going Forward Under New GM Chris Patrickthehockeynews.com Brian MacLellan will continue to be a part of the Capitals' decision-making process.

"I gotta earn everything I get here... I always wanted to be a Capital." Zac Funk put himself on the radar and earned a deal with the #ALLCAPS after putting up 67 goals in 68 WHL games. He's ready for more, and to show that 2023-24 wasn't a one-off. thehockeynews.com/nhl/washingt...

Zac Funk Put Himself On The Map With A Miracle Of A Season. Now, He's Ready For More With The Capitals: 'Gotta Earn Everything I Get Here'thehockeynews.com The Capitals prospect had 67 goals in 68 WHL games last season.

The Capitals front office has undergone a bit of a restructure, as Chris Patrick taking over Brian MacLellan's role as general manager. MacLellan remains president of hockey ops. More: thehockeynews.com/nhl/washingt...

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Oasiz Wiesblatt wasn't at Capitals development camp to make friends. He was there to make an impression. From scrapping with Ryan Leonard to showcasing his tenacious skillset, here's more on one of the more interesting free agent invites to watch: thehockeynews.com/nhl/washingt...

Oasiz Wiesblatt Is One Of The More Interesting Free Agents Out There. He's Doing Everything He Can To Land With The Capitalsthehockeynews.com The Capitals free agent invite packed a punch at development camp and wants to represent the deaf community as he continues his career.

Take a look back at Capitals development camp with all the sights, sounds and scenes from the week: thehockeynews.com/nhl/washingt...

Scenes From Washington Capitals Development Campthehockeynews.com Here's a look back at the Capitals development camp.

"The sky's the limit, trying to manifest miracles. You never know." Capitals free agent invite Ayo Adeniye @AfricanHockey made the most of development camp, and now, he has his sights set on the pros as he paves the way for the Black hockey community.

Capitals Free Agent Invite Ayo Adeniye Makes Most Of Development Camp, Leading Way For Black Players As He Eyes NHLthehockeynews.com Adeniye just finished his NCAA Division III career at Adrian College when he got the call from the Capitals.

Per agent Dan Milstein, the Capitals have signed Ilya Protas, the younger brother of Aliaksei Protas and one of the #ALLCAPS 2024 third-round selections. More on Protas, who made noise at development camp this past weekend: thehockeynews.com/nhl/washingt...

Capitals Sign Ilya Protas To Entry-Level Contractthehockeynews.com The younger brother of Aliaksei Protas is eager to get his journey going with the Capitals.

"We're going to work with him every single day to try to get the best out of him." Spencer Carbery shares his thoughts on new Capitals center Pierre-Luc Dubois and how he plans to get him to reach his highest potential with D.C. #ALLCAPS

Carbery Says Initial Conversations With Dubois Have Been Great, Ready To Help Him Live Up To Potential With Capitals: 'I Love The Challenge'thehockeynews.com The Capitals head coach believes that there will be a lot of opportunity for Dubois as he arrives in Washington.

From this morning: It was all Ryan Leonard as the Capitals closed out development camp with their Future Caps Cup 3-on-3 tournament, as he got chippy and was a force to be reckoned with to lead his team to a championship. More notes and videos: thehockeynews.com/nhl/washingt...

Capitals Development Camp Notebook Day 5: Ryan Leonard Dominates, Gets Chippy To Lead Team To Championship In 3v3 Tournamentthehockeynews.com The Capitals prospect was all-in as he helped his team win it all to close out camp.

"I want to come back... It's also unfair to my teammates, coaching staff, everyone upstairs if I'm not reliable." On NHL Network, Capitals RW T.J. Oshie shares the latest on his back and where he's at as he considers whether or not to continue his career.

T.J. Oshie Provides Update On Back, Where He's At As He Ponders Future With Capitals: 'You Just Don't Want To Be That Burden'thehockeynews.com The 37-year-old noted in a new interview that it would be "unfair" to the Capitals if he came back and played without addressing his chronic back issues.

Ryan Leonard and Ilya Protas are finding chemistry on and off the ice, the physicality picked up as Oasiz Wiesblatt, Andrew Cristall and more threw their weight around and other notes as game play gets underway at Capitals Development Camp:

Capitals Development Camp Notebook Day 4: Leonard & Protas' Chemistry, Intensity & Physicality Picks Up In Small-Area Gamesthehockeynews.com The Capitals finally got into some game action at development camp.

The Capitals have put pen to paper and signed Terik Parascak to his entry-level deal today. More on the 18-year-old, who is in D.C. at development camp this week: thehockeynews.com/nhl/washingt...

Capitals Sign Terik Parascak To Entry-Level Contractthehockeynews.com The Capitals prospect had 105 points in 68 WHL games last season as a rookie.

Andrew Cristall and more showcase their quick hands, Ryan Chesley impresses with Joaquim Lemay and Brent Johnson on the blue line and more takeaways from Day 3 of Capitals development camp. Video and more in today's notebook: thehockeynews.com/nhl/washingt...

Capitals Development Camp Day 3 Notebook: Power Edge Pro Work, Skills & Thrills; Chesley & Cristall Shine As Ilya Protas Makes Impressionthehockeynews.com The Capitals prospects continue to shine at camp.

"He's an interesting player. I think we can get more out of him." The Capitals signed Taylor Raddysh to replenish their depth on the forward lines and add another potential fourth-line winger. But the hope is that he can do even more for D.C.:

Capitals Believe They Can Get More Out Of Taylor Raddysh: 'Just A Matter Of Getting An Identity For Him'thehockeynews.com The Capitals inked the 26-year-old to a one-year, $1 million contract to open free agency.

"I think we've been trying to take risks... versus let's just tank it and go down and try to win the lottery, which is a painful approach to it... we're a better-slotted team." GM Brian MacLellan explains why the Capitals went all out this offseason:

GM MacLellan Explains Why The Capitals Chose To Majorly Shake Things Up This Offseasonthehockeynews.com The Capitals wanted to be better, so general manager Brian MacLellan chose to do something about it.

Another busy day of skating and skills for the Capitals prospects, Joaquim Lemay, Brent Johnson and Leon Muggli impress, Haakon Hanelt is in high spirits, Terik Parscak's making progress and everything else to know from Day 2 of Capitals Development Camp: thehockeynews.com/nhl/washingt...

Capitals Development Camp Day 2 Notebook: Johnson, Lemay, Muggli Stand Out On Blue Line, Hanelt All Smiles, Parascak's Progressthehockeynews.com The Capitals prospects continue to work hard as camp continues.

Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin to GM Brian MacLellan after the Pierre-Luc Dubois trade kicked off a busy offseason for the #ALLCAPS: 👍 More on the 38-year-old: thehockeynews.com/nhl/washingt...

Alex Ovechkin Responds To Capitals GM MacLellan's Busy Offseason In Very Alex Ovechkin-Like Fashionthehockeynews.com The Capitals captain is currently overseas but has been keeping a close eye on the offseason.

"I had no idea they were actually going to offer me... I want to be over-ready so you don't regret the decision." Ryan Leonard opens up about what went into his decision to return to Boston College, the process and next steps with the Capitals & more: thehockeynews.com/nhl/washingt...

Ryan Leonard Explains What Went Into Decision To Return To BC, Process & Next Steps With Capitals: 'I Want To Be Over-Ready'thehockeynews.com The Capitals prospect wants to return to Boston College and win another championship.