# alex ovechkin (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover alex ovechkin. Page: Feed: --- ## [‘Invented BS by bloggers’: Quinn Hughes trade rumors get emphatic denial as Wild continue contract extension talks](https://russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2026/08/25/quinn-hughes-trade-rumors-minnesota-wild-denial-contract-extension/) _2026-08-25 · Chris Cerullo · RMNB_ Despite rumors to the contrary, a new report says the Minnesota Wild aren’t shopping star defenseman Quinn Hughes. Recent speculation has again linked Hughes to the New Jersey Devils — the team that currently employs both of his brothers, Jack and Luke — after the Devils were one of the central teams mentioned in rumors about Hughes ## [Capitals sign goaltender Cal Petersen to a professional tryout agreement](https://russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2026/08/25/cal-petersen-capitals-professional-tryout-agreement-2026-training-camp/) _2026-08-25 · Chris Cerullo · RMNB_ The Washington Capitals are bringing another goaltender with NHL experience to this year’s training camp. Washington announced Tuesday that Cal Petersen, formerly of the Los Angeles Kings and Philadelphia Flyers, will be joining the team for the preseason on a professional tryout agreement. The 31-year-old backstop has played in 106 career NHL games, most recently ## [Capitals games coming to DAZN through Monumental Sports Network partnership](https://russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2026/08/25/capitals-games-dazn-monumental-sports-network-partnership/) _2026-08-25 · Ian Oland · RMNB_ Monumental Sports Network is adding another streaming option for Washington Capitals fans, reaching an agreement to make its Monumental+ subscription available through DAZN. The partnership will allow eligible viewers in MNMT’s regional broadcast territory to watch locally televised Capitals games and the network’s other programming through DAZN, while Monumental’s existing cable, streaming, and… ## [New Jersey Devils’ promotional schedule highlighted by ‘Butter Bench’](https://russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2026/08/25/new-jersey-devils-giveaway-butter-bench-thanksgiving/) _2026-08-25 · Jenny Karamus · RMNB_ Keep on rolling by, Zamboni gravy boats. There’s a new hockey-themed Thanksgiving dishware giveaway in the NHL. The New Jersey Devils released their 2026-27 theme nights and giveaways Monday morning, including a special new Thanksgiving promotion giveaway: Butter Benches. The Devils’ will give the butter dish “bench” away to the first 9,000 fans in attendance ## [NHL likely to hold outdoor game in Europe in ‘relatively near future,’ Germany favorite to host](https://russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2026/08/24/nhl-outdoor-game-europe-germany-favorite-host-bill-daly/) _2026-08-25 · Chris Cerullo · RMNB_ The NHL has taken its outdoor games to some pretty spectacular locales over the years, from historic baseball stadiums and football fields to the shore of Lake Tahoe and the Caesars Palace parking lot. Now, the league appears to have its sights set on taking the concept across the Atlantic. NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly ## [Capitals fan Jesse Vaughan helps guide Kyle Kirkwood to historic Freedom 250 win in DC: ‘My face still hurts from smiling’](https://russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2026/08/24/kyle-kirkwood-indycar-freedom-250-win-jesse-vaughan-spotter-washington-capitals-fan/) _2026-08-25 · Ian Oland · RMNB_ From his perch seven stories above Pennsylvania Avenue, Jesse Vaughan had one of the most unusual views of a race he’s ever experienced. Vaughan, Kyle Kirkwood’s spotter for Andretti Global, spent the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, DC, stationed on a balcony of the Federal Trade Commission building. From there, he could see down ## [Report: Alex Ovechkin racked up 33 fines for traffic violations during his offseason in Russia](https://russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2026/08/24/alex-ovechkin-33-fines-traffic-violations-offseason-russia/) _2026-08-24 · Chris Cerullo · RMNB_ Alex Ovechkin reportedly picked up a significant number of traffic fines during his offseason in Russia. According to Russian outlet Mash on Sport, the Washington Capitals captain racked up 33 separate fines for traffic violations this summer. The fines totaled 82,000 rubles (approximately $1,000 USD) and covered a variety of violations, including speeding, driving on ## [Alex Ovechkin plans to fly back to Washington, DC on September 10 ahead of 2026-27 NHL season (report)](https://russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2026/08/23/alex-ovechkin-fly-back-washington-dc-september-10-capitals/) _2026-08-23 · Chris Cerullo · RMNB_ Alex Ovechkin will reportedly be back in the Washington, DC area on September 10. After TASS confirmed last week that the Washington Capitals captain had “early September” travel plans, Match TV released the latest report with the specific date. “Alexander is currently training in Moscow, continuing his preparations for the NHL season,” an unnamed source told ## [‘That’s why I’m the best’: Daniel Sprong appears to talk trash toward own bench after scoring overtime winner in preseason game](https://russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2026/08/23/daniel-sprong-thats-why-im-the-best-bench-avtomobilist-khl/) _2026-08-23 · Ian Oland · RMNB_ Daniel Sprong had an important message, apparently for his own team, after a sensational performance in Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg’s preseason victory over Traktor Chelyabinsk. Sprong assisted on Anatoly Golyshev’s go-ahead goal late in the third and then scored the overtime winner 1:38 into sudden death to give Avtomobilist a 4-3 win at their home arena. To ## [‘We’re moving forward in Texas’: NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly puts timeline on potential Houston or Austin expansion franchise](https://russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2026/08/22/nhl-expansion-houston-austin-timeline-bill-daly-deputy-commissioner/) _2026-08-23 · Chris Cerullo · RMNB_ The NHL is quickly moving towards adding a 33rd team. According to NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly, the league could be ready to announce its 33rd franchise before the end of the year and have it playing games by the 2029-30 campaign. Houston and Austin are the frontrunners competing to become the NHL’s newest market, ## [profullstack on Ko‑fi (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/rzuypddXfxnJ) _2026-08-23 · **Sponsored**_ Open the creator's Ko‑fi page. ## [Tom Wilson will enter the 2026-27 season as the NHL’s active leader in penalty minutes and fights](https://russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2026/08/22/tom-wilson-nhl-active-leader-penalty-minutes-fights/) _2026-08-22 · Ian Oland · RMNB_ Tom Wilson is not only one of the NHL’s best overall players — yeah, I said it — but he’ll also enter the 2026-27 season with an important distinction. Wilson, 32, is the league’s active leader in penalty minutes with 1,649. Bardown released the updated rankings on their social media. NHL’s active leaders in penalty ## [‘This is insane’: Logan Thompson and Matt Roy take high-speed lap in Indy cars down Pennsylvania Avenue ahead of Freedom 250 Grand Prix](https://russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2026/08/22/logan-thompson-matt-roy-lap-indy-car-freedom-250-grand-prix-washington-dc/) _2026-08-22 · Ian Oland · RMNB_ The Freedom 250 Grand Prix is set to be held on Sunday, and two Washington Capitals players got a first look at the street course. Friday, Capitals goaltender Logan Thompson and defenseman Matt Roy climbed into specially built two-seat Indy cars and sat behind professional drivers, taking a high-speed lap around the Freedom 250 circuit. ## [‘Zee’s Final Shift’: Zdeno Chara officially retires from hockey, leaves skates on the ice after star-studded farewell game](https://russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2026/08/21/zdeno-chara-zees-final-shift-retire-leaves-skates-ice/) _2026-08-22 · Chris Cerullo · RMNB_ Zdeno Chara has officially put an end to his on-ice playing days. Chara played in “Zee’s Final Shift” on Friday, an all-star-laden farewell game celebrating the Slovakian defenseman’s legendary career. The friendly took place inside a sold-out Pavol Demitra Ice Hockey Stadium in Chara’s hometown of Trencin, Slovakia. At the end of the game, Chara ## [KHL introduces jersey change for reigning Gagarin Cup champion that the NHL should take note of](https://russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2026/08/21/khl-gold-shield-championship-teams/) _2026-08-22 · Ian Oland · RMNB_ Lokomotiv Yaroslavl repeated as Gagarin Cup champions last season, capturing their fifth title in franchise history. Now, the team has inspired a league-wide change to the jerseys of reigning KHL champions. “The KHL champion will wear a gold \[shield\],” the league’s media projects director Artashes Sargsyan told Championat.com, as translated by Google Translate. “Previously, such ## [Vincent Iorio signs one-year contract to return to the New York Rangers](https://russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2026/08/21/vincent-iorio-contract-new-york-rangers-one-year/) _2026-08-21 · Chris Cerullo · RMNB_ Vincent Iorio is sticking with the New York Rangers organization for at least one more season. The 23-year-old defender signed a one-year contract with the Rangers that will pay him $850k in the NHL and $125k in the AHL with the Hartford Wolf Pack. Iorio became a restricted free agent after his entry-level contract with ## [Islanders’ new third jersey pick is very lighthouse-y](https://russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2026/08/20/islanders-third-jersey-navy-lighthouse-fans-pick/) _2026-08-21 · Ian Oland · RMNB_ The New York Islanders officially unveiled their fans’ pick for the team’s new third jersey, and one thing’s for sure: the Gorton’s Fisherman should have no trouble finding his way home. The Isles are going with a Navy Lighthouse design as their new alternate sweater and will begin wearing it during the 2027-28 season. The ## [Alex Ovechkin falls below 90 overall and isn’t the Capitals’ highest-rated player in NHL 27](https://russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2026/08/20/washington-capitals-nhl-27-player-ratings-alex-ovechkin-ea-sports/) _2026-08-21 · Chris Cerullo · RMNB_ EA Sports is dropping the latest installment of its annual hockey video game series, NHL 27, on September 11. In the run-up to the release, the company has unveiled the ratings for the game’s top 300 players, including 12 members of the Washington Capitals. Alex Ovechkin, the team’s captain, is regularly the highest-rated member of ## [Dylan Strome scores viral shootout goal in ‘Hockey Night in Brampton’ charity game](https://russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2026/08/20/dylan-strome-hockey-night-in-brampton-charity-game-shootout-goal/) _2026-08-20 · Chris Cerullo · RMNB_ Dylan Strome was back on the ice for a charity game in Brampton, Ontario, on Wednesday night. Strome was one of many current and former pro players who suited up for “Hockey Night in Brampton” at the CAA Centre. The event raised funds for the construction of a second hospital in Brampton. Strome’s starring moment ## [Ovi chasing one of the All-Time greats for spot in history](https://starsandsticks.com/ovi-chasing-one-of-the-all-time-greats-for-spot-in-history-01m0ghk2a42w?utm_source=RSS) _2026-08-20 · John Murray · Stars and Sticks Feed_ Alexander Ovechkin needs just 27 games to reach career game no. 1600. Ovi has played in a career 1573 NHL games. Only 13 other NHLers have played that many game ## [Pierre-Luc Dubois, Logan Thompson, and Alex Tuch among Capitals players skating together ahead of training camp](https://russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2026/08/20/dubois-thompson-tuch-roy-fehervary-capitals-informal-skate/) _2026-08-20 · Ian Oland · RMNB_ The Washington Capitals saw a bigger group of players take the ice for an informal skate on Thursday morning. According to Monumental Sports Network’s Tarik El-Bashir, five of the team’s regulars skated at MedStar Capitals Iceplex together, including Pierre-Luc Dubois, Martin Fehervary, Matt Roy, Logan Thompson, and Alex Tuch. They were joined by 2025 first-round ## [Daily plans, scheduled by AI (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/UAOuxScBKj0O) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ AI-made daily plans that schedule tasks and protect focus time. ## [Capitals offered ceremonial puck drop to controversial FCC chairman Brendan Carr last season](https://russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2026/08/19/capitals-brendan-carr-ceremonial-puck-drop/) _2026-08-20 · Ian Oland · RMNB_ The Washington Capitals invited FCC chairman Brendan Carr to perform the ceremonial puck drop before a game last season. Carr did not reply to the email and appears to have declined the offer. The invitation was made by Zach Leonsis, president of media and new enterprises for Monumental Sports & Entertainment. The email was unearthed ## [‘It was difficult for Sasha’: The physical grind and mental pressure of Alex Ovechkin’s NHL goals record chase](https://russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2026/08/19/alex-ovechkin-physical-mental-pressure-nhl-goals-record-chase/) _2026-08-19 · Ian Oland · RMNB_ From the outside, Alex Ovechkin broke the NHL goals record with relative ease during the 2024-25 season, scoring 44 goals in 65 games and posting his fifth-best goals-per-game mark of his career (0.68). But behind the scenes, Ovechkin admitted that he felt the enormity of what he was trying to accomplish, especially when he experienced ## [NHL officially announces Hometown Remix program: a new special-edition jersey for all 32 teams](https://russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2026/08/19/nhl-hometown-remix-jersey-official-announcement-fanatics/) _2026-08-19 · Ian Oland · RMNB_ The NHL made a long-rumored project official on Wednesday. In conjunction with the retailer Fanatics, the NHL will release one new special-edition jersey for each team as part of the Hometown Remix program. While the league promises more information after the 2026-27 season begins on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, there is no official drop date ## [Capitals have begun contract extension talks with Ryan Leonard and Justin Sourdif](https://russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2026/08/18/ryan-leonard-justin-sourdif-capitals-contract-extension-negotiations-nhl/) _2026-08-19 · Chris Cerullo · RMNB_ The Washington Capitals are getting serious with two of their young players headed for restricted free agency next summer. Capitals general manager Chris Patrick has begun contract negotiations with both Ryan Leonard and Justin Sourdif, per NHL.com’s Tom Gulitti. Both players have one year remaining on their current deals. Leonard is entering the final season ## [Alex Ovechkin asked for nearly all of Cole Hutson’s gear after scoring milestone 1,000th combined goal](https://russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2026/08/18/alex-ovechkin-cole-hutson-gear-milestone-1000-goal/) _2026-08-18 · Chris Cerullo · RMNB_ Alex Ovechkin is building a hockey memorabilia museum in Moscow, and some of his Washington Capitals teammates have become very familiar with the process. Every time Ovechkin scores a big milestone goal, he asks whoever assists on the marker for the gear they wore or used while making the assist. Cole Hutson, one of Washington’s ## [Cole Hutson talks about his NHL debut and the bad pregame advice he received from Ryan Leonard](https://russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2026/08/17/cole-hutson-nhl-debut-bad-advice-ryan-leonard-capitals/) _2026-08-18 · Chris Cerullo · RMNB_ Cole Hutson made his NHL debut for the Washington Capitals on March 18 against the Ottawa Senators. The then-teenage defender skated an impressive 16:24 of ice time, scoring his first NHL goal into an empty net with 26 seconds remaining in regulation. While it may have looked like Hutson was cool as a cucumber for ## [Tatyana Ovechkina shares how she’d like Alex Ovechkin to end his career](https://russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2026/08/17/tatyana-ovechkina-alex-ovechkin-dynamo-moscow-retire-hockey-career-khl/) _2026-08-17 · Ian Oland · RMNB_ Alex Ovechkin's mother, Tatyana, is being open about who she'd like her son to end his hockey career with. ## [Logan Thompson not considered a top five goaltender according to NHL Network’s preseason rankings](https://russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2026/08/17/logan-thompson-nhl-network-goaltender-rankings/) _2026-08-17 · Chris Cerullo · RMNB_ Logan Thompson was arguably the best goaltender in the NHL last season. However, he didn’t finish within the top three for Vezina Trophy voting, and it appears he’s still having some trouble earning respect from one of the league’s top media outlets ahead of the 2026-27 campaign. NHL Network released a top-10 list of goaltenders ## [Alex Ovechkin plans to return to the DC area for his 22nd NHL season in early September](https://russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2026/08/16/alex-ovechkin-travel-plans-dc-area-september-capitals-nhl/) _2026-08-17 · Chris Cerullo · RMNB_ Alex Ovechkin will be back in the Washington, DC area early next month. “He plans to go to Washington in early September,” Ovechkin’s agent Gleb Chistyakov told TASS, as translated by Google Translate. Washington Capitals training camp typically starts during the third week of September. Ovechkin spent the first part of his summer on vacation ## [Riley Sutter scores ridiculous midair goal from no angle in KHL preseason game](https://russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2026/08/16/riley-sutter-shanghai-dragons-khl-highlight-reel-goal/) _2026-08-17 · Ian Oland · RMNB_ Riley Sutter is known more for his checking and penalty-killing than his offense. But in a KHL preseason game against Dinamo Minsk, the two-time Calder Cup champion with the Hershey Bears scored a highlight-reel goal for the Shanghai Dragons that took some incredible hand-eye coordination. Riley Sutter preseason goal After a Dinamo defenseman blocked Sutter’s ## [Every Channel. One Login. (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/WPdZv2cCEYJC) _2026-08-17 · **Sponsored**_ 17,000+ live channels, movies and sports on any device. Free trial, no IP lock. ## [Capitals forward poised to make history and it isn't the Great 8](https://starsandsticks.com/capitals-forward-poised-to-make-history-and-it-isn-t-the-great-8-01m02tmf51ks?utm_source=RSS) _2026-08-15 · John Murray · Stars and Sticks Feed_ After being left without a team, Washington Capitals center Dylan Strome is poised to reach a career milestone that seemed unlikely four summer ago. ## [Capitals’ Aliaksei Protas could reach significant goal milestone in 26-27 season](https://starsandsticks.com/capitals-aliaksei-protas-could-reach-significant-goal-milestone-in-26-27-season-01kzyw9twyy7?utm_source=RSS) _2026-08-14 · Jesse Courville-Lynch · Stars and Sticks Feed_ Aliaksei Protas can reach the 100-goal milestone for his career this season. ## [Capitals’ ECHL affiliate sign another pair of brothers, the fourth to join the organization](https://starsandsticks.com/capitals-echl-affiliate-sign-another-pair-of-brothers-the-fourth-to-join-the-organization-01kzyw1gckv3?utm_source=RSS) _2026-08-14 · Jesse Courville-Lynch · Stars and Sticks Feed_ The Washington Capitals have signed the Prokop brothers, but they aren't the first pair of brothers to join the organization. ## [Top 4 Capitals Villains of all time](https://starsandsticks.com/top-4-capitals-villains-of-all-time-01kzcmbgkjg3?utm_source=RSS) _2026-08-11 · Marek Robinson · Stars and Sticks Feed_ Looking back, the 4 biggest players that Capitals fans and players see as their biggest villains. ## [Capitals player poised to move up NHL all-time lists and it's not Alexander Ovechkin](https://starsandsticks.com/capitals-player-poised-to-move-up-nhl-all-time-lists-and-it-s-not-alexander-ovechkin-01kzr1z9edw0?utm_source=RSS) _2026-08-11 · John Murray · Stars and Sticks Feed_ A number of Washington Capitals players not named Alexander Ovechkin are in reach of significant personal milestones this season, with one center in particular on the cusp of setting more than a few if he stays healthy. ## [The Caps have a forward problem](https://starsandsticks.com/the-caps-have-a-forward-problem-01kzk4a7zny2?utm_source=RSS) _2026-08-09 · John Murray · Stars and Sticks Feed_ The Washington Capitals might have the deepest roster in the NHL. Capitals general manager Chris Patrick upgraded the roster this summer by acquiring forwards A ## [Capitals should keep their eye on star Wild defenseman if negotiations go sideways](https://starsandsticks.com/capitals-should-keep-their-eye-on-star-wild-defenseman-if-negotiations-go-sideways-01kzapz79sby?utm_source=RSS) _2026-08-06 · Jesse Courville-Lynch · Stars and Sticks Feed_ The Washington Capitals bringing in a star defender could be tough, but not impossible, and they should consider trying to add Quinn Hughes. ## [Forgotten Capitals prospect may finally be ready to make the jump](https://starsandsticks.com/this-forgotten-capitals-prospect-may-finally-be-ready-to-make-the-jump-01kz8jrw5pd3?utm_source=RSS) _2026-08-05 · John Murray · Stars and Sticks Feed_ While most of the talk has centered around prospects Ilya Protas and Andrew Cristall this offseason, one prospect has seemigly been forgotten despite showing he may be ready to take the next step. ## [Capitals' first-round pick wants to "be big and mean" and embrace physical style](https://starsandsticks.com/capitals-first-round-pick-wants-to-be-big-and-mean-and-embrace-physical-style-01kz329658hr?utm_source=RSS) _2026-08-03 · Jesse Courville-Lynch · Stars and Sticks Feed_ Oliver Suvanto wants to be a physical player, wanting to embrace his physicality. ## [Capitals traded away the opportunity to draft future superstar in 2021](https://starsandsticks.com/capitals-traded-away-the-opportunity-to-draft-future-superstar-in-2021-01kxfxv04waq?utm_source=RSS) _2026-08-02 · John Murray · Stars and Sticks Feed_ The Capitals traded away a 1st round pick in the 2021 draft in a package for Anthony Mantha and would have been better off if they had drafted Wyatt Johnston at no. 23.