Ted Gets Us

The latest statement from Ted Leonsis proving that he really understands new media, where it is now and where it might be going, comes from an interview after the NHL awards show with Mouthpiece Sports.com's Sarah Spain.In the short interview, she asks the Capitals owner about the awards show itself, about Ovechkin's presence there, the Capitals' off-season plans, and finally, about allowing

Fedorov Signs With KHL Team

Sergei Fedorov has signed a two-year deal with Metallurg Magnitogorsk, according to the Russian club.At Metallurg, Fedorov will be reunited with his younger brother Fedor Fedorov, who signed a two-year deal with the club this year.Fedorov's agent, Pat Brisson, told the team that Fedorov wished to fulfill his father's dream of seeing his sons play on the same team.The deal is reportedly for two

Capitals Raid Hershey, Hire Bob Woods as Assistant; Re-sign Collins and Sloan

The Washington Capitals announced today they have hired Bob Woods, who lead the AHL Hershey Bears to the Calder Cup this past season, as an assistant to head coach Bruce Boudreau.Woods, a former defenseman, replaces Jay Leach and will work with the defense.Here's the press release:ARLINGTON, Va. – The Washington Capitals have hired Bob Woods from the American Hockey League’s (AHL) Hershey Bears

Ovie Wins Hart, Pearson; Green Joins Him as First Team All-Star

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin, who led the league in goals with 56, won the NHL's most valuable player award, and the player's vote for player of the year, for the second year in a row.It's the first time for a back-to-back winner since goalie Dominic Hasek won in 1997-98, and first forward to win consecutive Hart Trophies since Wayne Gretzky won seven in a row in the 1980'

Capitals Re-Sign Quintin Laing

From the Caps:The Washington Capitals have re-signed left wing Quintin Laing to a one-year contract, vice president and general manager George McPhee announced today. In keeping with club policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.Laing, 30, played one game for Washington last season. He was recalled by the Caps from the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League on March 19 and played the

Congratulations to Hershey Bears, Calder Cup Champions

The Hershey Bears won their AHL-record 10th Calder Cup title, beating the Manitoba Moose 4-1 in game six of finals championship.The Bears got goals from Andrew Gordon, Chris Bourque, Alexandre Giroux (15th of post-season) and Keith Aucoin.Goalie Michael Neuvirth was named the 2009 Calder Cup MVP, turning away 24 of 25 shots in the clincher. He had a 1.92 GAA in 22 post-season appearances.With