Alex Ovechkin Wins Mark Messier NHL Leadership Award for 2024-25 Season – The Hockey Writers – Washington Capitals

On Friday night, Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin was named the Mark Messier NHL Leadership Award winner for the 2024-25 season. The award was first presented after the 2006-07 season and is given annually “to the player who exemplifies great leadership qualities on his team, on and off the ice, during the regular season and…

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Oilers’ History: Remembering the Night Gretzky Broke Howe’s Points Record – The Hockey Writers – Oilers History

Anyone who had the privilege of watching Wayne Gretzky during his 10 seasons with the Edmonton Oilers knows that the legendary centre possessed incredible timing. Whether lighting the lamp before the goalie even saw the puck, making that perfect pass, or deking out a defenceman, Gretzky’s combination of vision and ability allowed him to do…

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Capitals Mark 50 Years with Milestones, Momentum — and a Bittersweet Ending – The Hockey Writers – Washington Capitals

As the Washington Capitals saluted their fans and skated off the ice one final time in their 50th anniversary season, the moment was tinged with disappointment. “We had hoped for a different ending to our playoff run and feel the disappointment alongside our players and fans,” Capitals owner Ted Leonsis said in a statement on…

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4 Reasons the Canadiens Will Be More Attractive to Free Agents This Offseason – The Hockey Writers – Montreal Canadiens

It’s been a long time since the Montreal Canadiens were considered a destination for free agents. It’s not hard to understand why. They have spent the last years stuck in a rebuild or retooling phase, and external factors like Quebec’s high-income taxes, especially compared to no-tax or low-tax states like Florida and Texas, have consistently…

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