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The latest Washington Capitals rumors — trades, free agency, extensions, and front-office buzz — filtered from beat writers and league-wide coverage, refreshed all day. Updated November 11, 2026.

Latest Rumors & Trade Buzz

Flyers GM Daniel Briere says team has no intention to trade Matvei Michkov despite rumors

The Philadelphia Flyers have thrown cold water on the rumblings that winger Matvei Michkov may want to be traded. Michkov’s name was in the news when ESPN’s …

Report: Matvei Michkov wants fresh start away from Flyers amid internal turmoil, could become major NHL trade target

Matvei Michkov may be the latest star player to try to force their way onto another team. According to ESPN’s Kevin Weekes, Michkov “would likely want a new …

Connor Hellebuyck says ‘more than just online death threats’ against family contributed to Jets trade request

Connor Hellebuyck addressed Winnipeg media on Tuesday for the first time since demanding a trade, telling reporters that concerns for his family motivated hi…

Capitals Recall Justin Holl

The Washington Capitals had a roster spot to fill after losing netminder Rémi Poirier off waivers earlier this afternoon. Washington quickly filled it, annou…

Capitals recall defenseman Justin Holl from Hershey ahead of two-game road trip

The Washington Capitals have recalled veteran defender Justin Holl ahead of their two-game road trip this week. Holl returns to DC after the Capitals lost go…

Stars reclaim Rémi Poirier off waivers from Capitals

Poirer returns to the Stars, the team with which he began the year before he was claimed by the Devils in September.

Rémi Poirier claimed by Dallas Stars off waivers

Rémi Poirier is leaving the Washington Capitals organization just as fast as he joined it. Monday, the 25-year-old goaltender was claimed off waivers by the …

Two NHL players placed on waivers for Nov. 8

Arvid Soderblom looks to be getting sent back to the AHL after a tough start to the season.

Capitals Place Remi Poirier On Waivers

The goaltending shuffle across the league continues today with Washington waiving Remi Poirier, shared by Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman this afternoon. 2026-…

Capitals place goaltender Rémi Poirier on waivers

The Washington Capitals placed goaltender Rémi Poirier on waivers on Sunday, a week to the day after he joined the organization. After losing no. 3 goalie Cl…

Jordan Kyrou still without a goal song after Capitals reject Drake’s ‘Janice STFU’

ARLINGTON, VA — When the St. Louis Blues traded Jordan Kyrou this summer, the move to Washington came with an extra perk: Kyrou could pick his own goal song.…

‘It has to be the right opportunity’: Ivan Miroshnichenko’s agent says winger is seeking top-six role away from Capitals

The Washington Capitals recently gave Ivan Miroshnichenko‘s agent, Dan Milstein, permission to explore trade opportunities, and Milstein’s search for a new h…

Capitals’ Ivan Miroshnichenko’s agent working on finding trade

Miroshnichenko has 14 points in 55 career NHL games with the Capitals.

Dylan McIlrath clears NHL waivers, sent to AHL’s Hershey Bears for first time since 2024

Dylan McIlrath will remain part of the Washington Capitals organization. The 34-year-old defenseman cleared NHL waivers on Monday and was sent to the AHL’s H…

Capitals place Dylan McIlrath on waivers

McIlrath was a healthy scratch for eight of the Capitals’ 12 games before the waiver placement.

Red Wings assistant GM Kris Draper attended Capitals game Wednesday, listed again Sunday amid Dylan Larkin trade rumors

The Washington Capitals had an interesting name listed on their press box seating chart at Capital One Arena on Sunday. Detroit Red Wings assistant general m…

Capitals Place Dylan McIlrath On Waivers

The Washington Capitals needed to clear a roster spot after acquiring netminder Rémi Poirier from the New Jersey Devils earlier this morning. To that end, Sp…

Dylan McIlrath placed on NHL waivers by Capitals

The Washington Capitals placed defenseman Dylan McIlrath on NHL waivers on Sunday. The Capitals waived McIlrath after acquiring goaltender Remi Poirier from …

Capitals Acquire Remi Poirier From Devils

The Washington Capitals have acquired some goaltending depth from a division rival. According to a team announcement, the Capitals have acquired netminder Ré…

Capitals acquire Remi Poirier from Devils for draft pick

Poirier was claimed by New Jersey off waivers from the Dallas Stars prior to the season.

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