2009–10 Washington Capitals season
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The 2009–10 Washington Capitals season was the 36th season
for the Washington Capitals
in the National Hockey League
(NHL). The season started with the 2009 NHL Entry Draft
on June 26–27, with the Capitals holding the 24th selection in the draft.
to the Columbus Blue Jackets
for Jason Chimera
. On January 5, Alexander Ovechkin
was made the new captain, the unanimous choice of the other players.
From January 13 to February 7, 2010, Washington won 14 straight games.
By finishing the regular season with 121 points in the standings, the Capitals became the only non-Original Six
team to ever reach the 120 point plateau.
The Capitals finished the regular season in first place in scoring, with 313 goals (excluding 5 shootout-winning goals). This was the highest total by an NHL team since the 1995-96 season. Seven Washington players reached the 20-goal mark.
and 2008–09
campaigns. The Capitals also clinched as the Eastern Conference champion. On April 4, the Capitals won their first ever President's Trophy award. The Capitals played the Montreal Canadiens
in the opening round. The Canadiens won game 1, 3-2 in overtime. The Capitals won the next three games to take a 3-1 series lead. The Canadiens won the next two games to tie the series at 3-3 and force a game 7. In game 7, the Canadiens took a 2-0 lead which held up until the 3rd period. The Capitals came close many times and outshot the Canadiens 42-16, but the Canadiens' goaltender Jaroslav Halak
kept them in the game, only allowing 1 goal. The Canadiens won the game 2-1 and eliminated the Capitals in the first round of the playoffs, which was one of the biggest playoff upsets in NHL history.
Key: Win Loss Clinch Playoff Series Eliminated from playoffs
†Denotes player spent time with another team before joining Capitals. Stats reflect time with the Capitals only.
‡Traded mid-season
Bold/italics denotes franchise record
during the 2009–10 season.
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, in Montreal
, Quebec
on June 26–27, 2009.
affiliate will remain to be the Hershey Bears
in the 2009–10
season.
remain Washington's ECHL
affiliate for the 2009–10
season.
Season (sports)
In an organized sports league, a season is the portion of one year in which regulated games of the sport are in session. For example, in Major League Baseball, one season lasts approximately from April 1 through October 1; in Association football, it is generally from August until May In an...
for the Washington Capitals
Washington Capitals
The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup...
in the National Hockey League
National Hockey League
The National Hockey League is an unincorporated not-for-profit association which operates a major professional ice hockey league of 30 franchised member clubs, of which 7 are currently located in Canada and 23 in the United States...
(NHL). The season started with the 2009 NHL Entry Draft
2009 NHL Entry Draft
The 2009 NHL Entry Draft was the 47th Entry Draft. It was held on June 26–27, 2009 at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec. The Draft was part of the Montreal Canadiens centennial celebrations. National Hockey League teams took turns selecting amateur ice hockey players from junior, collegiate, or...
on June 26–27, with the Capitals holding the 24th selection in the draft.
Pre-season
| # | Date | Opponent | Score | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | September 17 | Buffalo Sabres | W 4-3 (OT) | HSBC Arena |
| 2 | September 19 | Chicago Blackhawks | W 3-2 (OT) | United Center |
| 3 | September 21 | Buffalo Sabres | L 1-2 | Verizon Center |
| 4 | September 23 | Chicago Blackhawks | W 6-2 | Verizon Center |
| 5 | September 24 | New York Rangers | L 2-3 | Madison Square Garden |
| 6 | September 27 | New York Rangers | W 4-3 | Verizon Center |
Regular season
On December 28, the Capitals traded away captain Chris Clark and Milan JurcinaMilan Jurcina
Milan Jurcina is a Slovak ice hockey defenceman currently with the New York Islanders of the NHL.- Playing career :The 6-foot-4 Slovak was drafted by the Boston Bruins 241st overall in the 2001 NHL Entry Draft...
to the Columbus Blue Jackets
Columbus Blue Jackets
The Columbus Blue Jackets are a professional ice hockey team based in Columbus, Ohio, United States. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League...
for Jason Chimera
Jason Chimera
Jason Chimera is a Canadian professional ice hockey left winger and an alternate captain for the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League .-Pre-NHL:Chimera played his junior career in the WHL, for Medicine Hat and Brandon...
. On January 5, Alexander Ovechkin
Alexander Ovechkin
Alexander Mikhaylovich Ovechkin is a Russian professional ice hockey left winger and captain of the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League...
was made the new captain, the unanimous choice of the other players.
From January 13 to February 7, 2010, Washington won 14 straight games.
By finishing the regular season with 121 points in the standings, the Capitals became the only non-Original Six
Original Six
The Original Six is a term for the group of six teams that composed the National Hockey League for the 25 seasons between the 1942–43 season and the 1967 NHL Expansion. These six teams are the Boston Bruins, Chicago Black Hawks, Detroit Red Wings, Montreal Canadiens, New York Rangers, and the...
team to ever reach the 120 point plateau.
The Capitals finished the regular season in first place in scoring, with 313 goals (excluding 5 shootout-winning goals). This was the highest total by an NHL team since the 1995-96 season. Seven Washington players reached the 20-goal mark.
Game log
| 2009–10 Game Log | |
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Playoffs
On March 11, the Capitals clinched the division title for the 3rd consecutive season after also winning division titles in the 2007–082007–08 Washington Capitals season
The 2007–08 Washington Capitals season began on October 5, 2007. It was the Washington Capitals' 34th season in the National Hockey League.On November 22, coach Glen Hanlon was fired after starting the Capitals with a 6-14-1 record; the team's worst start since 1981–82...
and 2008–09
2008–09 Washington Capitals season
The 2008–09 Washington Capitals season is the team's 35th in the National Hockey League. The Capitals finished the regular season with a record of 50-24-8 and a team record 108 points, and they won their second consecutive Southeast Division championship. They defeated the New York Rangers in the...
campaigns. The Capitals also clinched as the Eastern Conference champion. On April 4, the Capitals won their first ever President's Trophy award. The Capitals played the Montreal Canadiens
Montreal Canadiens
The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ...
in the opening round. The Canadiens won game 1, 3-2 in overtime. The Capitals won the next three games to take a 3-1 series lead. The Canadiens won the next two games to tie the series at 3-3 and force a game 7. In game 7, the Canadiens took a 2-0 lead which held up until the 3rd period. The Capitals came close many times and outshot the Canadiens 42-16, but the Canadiens' goaltender Jaroslav Halak
Jaroslav Halák
Jaroslav Halák is a Slovak professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the St. Louis Blues of the National Hockey League . Halák was the 271st overall pick by the Montreal Canadiens in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft.-Montreal Canadiens:...
kept them in the game, only allowing 1 goal. The Canadiens won the game 2-1 and eliminated the Capitals in the first round of the playoffs, which was one of the biggest playoff upsets in NHL history.
Key: Win Loss Clinch Playoff Series Eliminated from playoffs
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Skaters
Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/− = Plus/Minus; PIM = Penalty Minutes| Regular season | ||||||
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| Player | GP | G | A | Pts | +/− | PIM |
| 72 | 50 | 59 | 109 | 45 | 89 | |
| 82 | 33 | 68 | 101 | 37 | 50 | |
| 73 | 40 | 44 | 84 | 36 | 66 | |
| 75 | 19 | 57 | 76 | 39 | 54 | |
| 78 | 25 | 34 | 59 | 16 | 34 | |
| 69 | 29 | 24 | 53 | 23 | 59 | |
| 69 | 23 | 28 | 51 | 9 | 28 | |
| 74 | 12 | 30 | 42 | 23 | 40 | |
| 69 | 21 | 18 | 39 | 18 | 24 | |
| 70 | 4 | 20 | 24 | 26 | 42 | |
| 77 | 10 | 14 | 24 | 6 | 47 | |
| 73 | 3 | 20 | 23 | 50 | 32 | |
| † | 39 | 7 | 10 | 17 | 6 | 51 |
| 79 | 5 | 11 | 16 | 4 | 19 | |
| ‡ | 38 | 4 | 11 | 15 | -4 | 27 |
| 68 | 1 | 11 | 12 | 8 | 68 | |
| ‡ | 41 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 12 | 10 |
| 36 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 4 | 12 | |
| 21 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 4 | 6 | |
| 50 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 16 | 66 | |
| 40 | 2 | 4 | 6 | -1 | 22 | |
| 22 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 8 | |
| † | 17 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 4 |
| † | 18 | 2 | 4 | 6 | -4 | 2 |
| 9 | 1 | 4 | 5 | -2 | 0 | |
| 21 | 0 | 5 | 5 | -2 | 8 | |
| 36 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 21 | |
| ‡† | 27 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 14 |
| 9 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | |
| † | 9 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 9 |
| 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | |
| 7 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 2 | |
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 2 | |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2 | 0 | |
| † | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2 | 0 |
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| Player | GP | G | A | Pts | +/− | PIM |
| 7 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 5 | 0 | |
| 7 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 7 | 4 | |
| 7 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 6 | |
| 7 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 0 | |
| 6 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 5 | |
| 7 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 4 | |
| 7 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | |
| 7 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | |
| 7 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 4 | |
| 7 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 12 | |
| 7 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 4 | |
| 7 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | |
| 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | |
| 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 2 | |
| 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | |
| 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 6 | |
| 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 4 | |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 0 | |
| 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | |
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Goaltenders
Note: GP = Games Played; Min = Time On Ice (minutes); W = Wins; L = Losses; OT = Overtime Losses; GA = Goals Against; GAA= Goals Against Average; SA= Shots Against; SV= Saves; Sv% = Save Percentage; SO= Shutouts| Regular season | |||||||||||||
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| Player | GP | Min | W | L | OT | GA | GAA | SA | Sv% | SO | G | A | PIM |
| 47 | 2586 | 30 | 7 | 7 | 121 | 2.81 | 1352 | .911 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
| 26 | 1527 | 15 | 4 | 6 | 65 | 2.55 | 718 | .909 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| 17 | 872 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 40 | 2.75 | 464 | .914 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| Player | GP | Min | W | L | GA | GAA | SA | Sv% | SO | G | A | PIM |
| 6 | 349 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 2.41 | 153 | .908 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2 | 81 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 3.70 | 40 | .875 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
†Denotes player spent time with another team before joining Capitals. Stats reflect time with the Capitals only.
‡Traded mid-season
Bold/italics denotes franchise record
Awards
| Regular Season | ||
| Player | Award | Awarded |
| Alexander Ovechkin Alexander Ovechkin Alexander Mikhaylovich Ovechkin is a Russian professional ice hockey left winger and captain of the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League... |
NHL First Star of the Week | October 5, 2009 |
| Alexander Ovechkin | NHL Third Star of the Week | October 19, 2009 |
| Alexander Ovechkin | NHL Second Star of the Month | October 2009 |
| Nicklas Backstrom Nicklas Bäckström Lars Nicklas Bäckström is a Swedish professional ice hockey centre and an alternate captain for the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League .-Early life:... |
NHL First Star of the Week | December 7, 2009 |
| Alexander Ovechkin | NHL First Star of the Week | January 18, 2010 |
| Alexander Ovechkin | NHL First Star of the Month | January 2010 |
| Nicklas Backstrom | NHL Third Star of the Week | February 1, 2010 |
| Alexander Ovechkin | NHL First Star of the Week | February 8, 2010 |
| Nicklas Backstrom | NHL Third Star of the Week | February 8, 2010 |
| Nicklas Backstrom | NHL Third Star of the Week | April 12, 2010 |
| Alexander Ovechkin | Ted Lindsay Award winner | June 23, 2010 |
| Jose Theodore José Théodore José Théodore is a French Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Florida Panthers of the National Hockey League... |
Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy The Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy is awarded annually to the National Hockey League player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to ice hockey. The winner is selected by a poll of the Professional Hockey Writers' Association after each team nominates one... winner |
June 23, 2010 |
Transactions
The Capitals have been involved in the following transactions2009–10 NHL transactions
The following is a list of all team-to-team transactions that have occurred in the National Hockey League during the 2009–10 NHL season. It lists what team each player has been traded to, signed by, or claimed by, and for which player or draft pick, if applicable.-Retirement:-Free agency:Note: This...
during the 2009–10 season.
Trades
| Date | ||
| June 27, 2009 | To Phoenix Coyotes Phoenix Coyotes The Phoenix Coyotes are a professional ice hockey team based in Glendale, Arizona. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their home games at Jobing.com Arena.... Sami Lepisto Sami Lepistö Sami Lepistö is a Finnish professional ice hockey defenceman who is currently playing for the Chicago Blackhawks. He is the son of former Jokerit captain and youth international defenceman Jussi Lepistö... |
To Washington Capitals Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup... 5th-round pick in 2010 2010 NHL Entry Draft The 2010 NHL Entry Draft was the 48th NHL Entry Draft, held on June 25–26, 2010 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, home arena of the Los Angeles Kings. This was the first time Los Angeles hosted the NHL Entry Draft. An unofficial record of 11 American-trained players were selected in... |
| July 17, 2009 | To Calgary Flames Calgary Flames The Calgary Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is the third major-professional ice hockey team to represent the city of Calgary, following the... Keith Seabrook Keith Seabrook Keith Seabrook is a Canadian professional ice hockey player. Seabrook is currently a member of the Florida Panthers organization of the National Hockey League .- Playing career :... |
To Washington Capitals Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup... Future considerations |
| December 28, 2009 | To Columbus Blue Jackets Columbus Blue Jackets The Columbus Blue Jackets are a professional ice hockey team based in Columbus, Ohio, United States. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... Chris Clark Milan Jurcina Milan Jurcina Milan Jurcina is a Slovak ice hockey defenceman currently with the New York Islanders of the NHL.- Playing career :The 6-foot-4 Slovak was drafted by the Boston Bruins 241st overall in the 2001 NHL Entry Draft... |
To Washington Capitals Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup... Jason Chimera Jason Chimera Jason Chimera is a Canadian professional ice hockey left winger and an alternate captain for the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League .-Pre-NHL:Chimera played his junior career in the WHL, for Medicine Hat and Brandon... |
| March 3, 2010 | To Carolina Hurricanes Carolina Hurricanes The Carolina Hurricanes are a professional ice hockey team based in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League , and play their home games at the 18,680-seat RBC Center... 7th-round pick in 2010 2010 NHL Entry Draft The 2010 NHL Entry Draft was the 48th NHL Entry Draft, held on June 25–26, 2010 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, home arena of the Los Angeles Kings. This was the first time Los Angeles hosted the NHL Entry Draft. An unofficial record of 11 American-trained players were selected in... |
To Washington Capitals Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup... Scott Walker |
| March 3, 2010 | To Minnesota Wild Minnesota Wild The Minnesota Wild are a professional ice hockey team based in St. Paul, Minnesota, United States. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League .... 2nd-round pick in 2010 2010 NHL Entry Draft The 2010 NHL Entry Draft was the 48th NHL Entry Draft, held on June 25–26, 2010 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, home arena of the Los Angeles Kings. This was the first time Los Angeles hosted the NHL Entry Draft. An unofficial record of 11 American-trained players were selected in... |
To Washington Capitals Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup... Eric Belanger Eric Belanger Éric Bélanger is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre who is currently playing for the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:... |
| March 3, 2010 | To Columbus Blue Jackets Columbus Blue Jackets The Columbus Blue Jackets are a professional ice hockey team based in Columbus, Ohio, United States. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... 6th-round pick in 2010 2010 NHL Entry Draft The 2010 NHL Entry Draft was the 48th NHL Entry Draft, held on June 25–26, 2010 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, home arena of the Los Angeles Kings. This was the first time Los Angeles hosted the NHL Entry Draft. An unofficial record of 11 American-trained players were selected in... |
To Washington Capitals Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup... Milan Jurcina Milan Jurcina Milan Jurcina is a Slovak ice hockey defenceman currently with the New York Islanders of the NHL.- Playing career :The 6-foot-4 Slovak was drafted by the Boston Bruins 241st overall in the 2001 NHL Entry Draft... |
| March 3, 2010 | To Carolina Hurricanes Carolina Hurricanes The Carolina Hurricanes are a professional ice hockey team based in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League , and play their home games at the 18,680-seat RBC Center... Brian Pothier Brian Pothier Brian Pothier is an American professional ice hockey player. Pothier played in the National Hockey League from 2000 until 2010. He is currently playing in the Swiss National League for Geneve Servette.-Playing career:... Oskar Osala Oskar Osala Oskar Osala is a Finnish professional ice hockey Left Wing currently playing with the HC Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk of the Kontinental Hockey League.-Playing career:He started his career with Vaasa-based Sport... 2nd-round pick in 2011 2011 NHL Entry Draft The 2011 NHL Entry Draft was the 49th NHL Entry Draft. It was held on June 24–25, 2011, at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota. It was the first time the Draft was held in the state of Minnesota since the Minnesota North Stars hosted the 1989 NHL Entry Draft.The top three picks consisted... |
To Washington Capitals Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup... Joe Corvo Joe Corvo Joseph Corvo is an American professional ice hockey player who plays for the Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League. Corvo was drafted by the Los Angeles Kings in the 4th round of the 1997 NHL Entry Draft.-Early career:... |
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Free agents acquired
| Player | Former team | Contract terms |
| Jake Hauswirth Jake Hauswirth Jake Hauswirth is an American professional ice hockey player who is currently playing for the Cincinnati Cyclones in the ECHL.-Playing career:... |
Omaha Lancers Omaha Lancers The Omaha Lancers are a Tier 1 junior ice hockey team playing in the West Division of the United States Hockey League .From 2002-2009, the Lancers' home ice was the Mid-America Center in Council Bluffs, Iowa, across the Missouri River from Omaha. Until the 2001-2002 season, the Lancers played at... |
3 years, $545,000 |
| Mike Knuble Mike Knuble Michael Rudolph Knuble is a Canadian American professional ice hockey right winger and an alternate captain for the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:... |
Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... |
2 years, $5.6 million |
| Brendan Morrison Brendan Morrison Brendan Morrison is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre for the Calgary Flames of the National Hockey League... |
Dallas Stars Dallas Stars The Dallas Stars are a professional ice hockey team based in Dallas, Texas. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The team was founded during the 1967 NHL expansion as the Minnesota North Stars, based in Bloomington, Minnesota. The... |
1 year, $1.5 million |
| Dustin Stevenson | La Ronge Ice Wolves La Ronge Ice Wolves The La Ronge Ice Wolves are a Junior "A" team based out of La Ronge, Saskatchewan. They play out of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League. They play their homes games at the Mel Hegland Uniplex which has a seating capacity of 1,200. Ice Wolves road games are broadcast on CJLR FM 89.9 with... |
3 year entry-level contract |
Free agents lost
| Player | New team | Contract terms |
| Sergei Fedorov Sergei Fedorov Sergei Viktorovich Fedorov is a Russian professional ice hockey forward and occasional defenceman... |
Metallurg Magnitogorsk Metallurg Magnitogorsk Metallurg Magnitogorsk is a professional ice hockey team based in Magnitogorsk, Chelyabinsk Oblast, Russia. They are members of the Kharlamov Division of the Kontinental Hockey League... |
2 years |
| Viktor Kozlov Viktor Kozlov Viktor Nikolayevich Kozlov is a Russian professional ice hockey player currently playing for Salavat Yulaev Ufa of the Kontinental Hockey League .-Playing career:... |
Salavat Yulaev Ufa Salavat Yulaev Ufa Salavat Yulaev is a professional ice hockey team based in Ufa in the Republic of Bashkortostan, a federal subject of the Russian Federation. They are members of the Chernyshev Division of the Kontinental Hockey League, and were part of Group C of the 2008–09 Champions Hockey League.-History:The... |
3 years |
| Donald Brashear Donald Brashear Donald Brashear is an American-Canadian professional ice hockey left winger who is currently a member of the Rivière-du-Loup CIMT in the Ligue Nord-Américaine de Hockey . He previously played for five organizations in the National Hockey League . His main role is that of an enforcer. He was... |
New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... |
2 years, $2.8 million |
| Graham Mink Graham Mink Graham Mink is an American ice hockey Winger currently playing for the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League.-Playing career:... |
Florida Panthers Florida Panthers The Florida Panthers are a professional ice hockey team based in Sunrise, Florida, in the Miami metropolitan area. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their games at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise and are the... |
2 years, $525,000 |
| Staffan Kronwall Staffan Kronwall Staffan Kronwall is a professional ice-hockey defenceman for Djurgårdens IF of the Swedish Elitserien. He previously played for the Calgary Flames and has also played with the Toronto Maple Leafs and Washington Capitals in the National Hockey League .-Playing career:Kronwall represented Sweden at... |
Calgary Flames Calgary Flames The Calgary Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is the third major-professional ice hockey team to represent the city of Calgary, following the... |
2 years, $500,000 |
| Brent Johnson Brent Johnson Brent Johnson is an American professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League .- Playing career :... |
Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original... |
2 years, $2 million |
Claimed via waivers
| Player | Former team | Date claimed off waivers |
| Chris Bourque Chris Bourque Christopher Bourque is an American professional ice hockey player for the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League. Bourque was drafted by the Capitals 33rd overall in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft.-Playing career:... |
Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original... |
December 5, 2009 |
Lost via waivers
| Player | New team | Date claimed off waivers |
| Chris Bourque Chris Bourque Christopher Bourque is an American professional ice hockey player for the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League. Bourque was drafted by the Capitals 33rd overall in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft.-Playing career:... |
Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original... |
September 30, 2009 |
Player Signings
| Player | Contract terms |
| Anton Gustafsson Anton Gustafsson Carl Anton Gustafsson is a Swedish professional ice hockey centre, currently playing for the SCL Tigers in the Swiss National League A.- Playing career :... |
3 years |
| Quintin Laing Quintin Laing Quintin Laing , is a Canadian ice hockey player for the Abbotsford Heat of the American Hockey League.-Career:... |
1 year |
| Boyd Gordon Boyd Gordon Boyd Gordon is a professional ice hockey right winger who currently plays for the Phoenix Coyotes of the NHL.-Playing career:Gordon was drafted in the 1st round, 17th overall by the Washington Capitals in the 2002 NHL Entry Draft... |
1 year, $761,000 |
| Shaone Morrisonn Shaone Morrisonn Shaone Morrisonn is a professional ice hockey defenceman who currently plays for the Rochester Americans of the AHL.- Playing career :Shaone started his hockey career with the Vancouver Thunderbird Minor Hockey Association... |
1 year, $1.975 million |
| Eric Fehr Eric Fehr Eric Fehr is a Canadian ice hockey right winger currently playing for the Winnipeg Jets of the National Hockey League. Fehr was a first-round draft pick in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft by the Washington Capitals, chosen 18th overall.... |
1 year, $771,750 |
| Chris Bourque Chris Bourque Christopher Bourque is an American professional ice hockey player for the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League. Bourque was drafted by the Capitals 33rd overall in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft.-Playing career:... |
1 year |
| Kyle Wilson Kyle Wilson (ice hockey) Kyle Wilson is a Canadian professional Ice hockey centre who currently plays for the Nashville Predators of the National Hockey League... |
1 year |
| Steve Pinizzotto Steve Pinizzotto Steven Pinizzotto is a Canadian professional ice hockey winger/centre currently under contract with the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League... |
2 years |
| Jeff Schultz Jeff Schultz Jeff Schultz is a Canadian ice hockey defenceman for the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:... |
1 year, $715,000 |
| Milan Jurcina Milan Jurcina Milan Jurcina is a Slovak ice hockey defenceman currently with the New York Islanders of the NHL.- Playing career :The 6-foot-4 Slovak was drafted by the Boston Bruins 241st overall in the 2001 NHL Entry Draft... |
1 year, $1.375 million |
| Cody Eakin Cody Eakin Cody Eakin is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who is currently playing with the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League... |
3 year entry level contract |
| Alexander Semin Alexander Semin Alexander Valerievich Semin , also known by fans as The Great 28, The Other Alex, or most commonly known as Sasha, is a Russian professional ice hockey player currently playing for the Washington Capitals in the National Hockey League .... |
1 year, $6 million contract extension |
| Tyler Sloan Tyler Sloan Tyler Sloan is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman in the Nashville Predators organization in the National Hockey League... |
2 year contract extension |
| David Steckel | 3 year contract extension |
| Keith Aucoin Keith Aucoin Keith Aucoin is an American hockey player who plays for the Hershey Bears, in the Washington Capitals system.-Playing career:... |
2 year contract extension |
| Dmitri Kugryshev Dmitri Kugryshev Dmitri Kugryshev is a Russian professional ice hockey forward. He is currently playing in the Kontinental Hockey League with CSKA Moscow. Kugryshev was selected by the Washington Capitals in the 2nd round of the 2008 NHL Entry Draft.-Career statistics :-Awards and honours:-External links:... |
3 year entry-level contract |
Roster
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Draft picks
The Capitals' picks in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft2009 NHL Entry Draft
The 2009 NHL Entry Draft was the 47th Entry Draft. It was held on June 26–27, 2009 at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec. The Draft was part of the Montreal Canadiens centennial celebrations. National Hockey League teams took turns selecting amateur ice hockey players from junior, collegiate, or...
, in Montreal
Montreal
Montreal is a city in Canada. It is the largest city in the province of Quebec, the second-largest city in Canada and the seventh largest in North America...
, Quebec
Quebec
Quebec or is a province in east-central Canada. It is the only Canadian province with a predominantly French-speaking population and the only one whose sole official language is French at the provincial level....
on June 26–27, 2009.
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| 1 | 24 | Marcus Johansson Marcus Johansson Marcus Johansson is a Swedish ice hockey player currently playing for the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League... |
C | Färjestads BK Färjestads BK Färjestads Bollklubb is a Swedish professional ice hockey team based in Karlstad. Färjestad has had 18 Swedish Championship final appearances, winning nine times since Elitserien was started in 1975. The team plays in the highest Swedish league, and have done so since 1965... (SEL Elitserien Elitserien, is a professional ice hockey league composed of twelve teams in Sweden... ) |
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| 2 | 55 | Dmitri Orlov Dmitri Orlov Dmitry Orlov is a Russian professional ice hockey player. He is currently playing with the Washington Capitals in the National Hockey League. Orlov was drafted by the Washington Capitals 55th overall in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft... |
D | Novokuznetsk Novokuznetsk Novokuznetsk is a city in Kemerovo Oblast, Russia. It serves as the administrative center of Novokuznetsky District, but it is not administratively a part of it... (KHL Kontinental Hockey League The Kontinental Hockey League is an international professional ice hockey league in Eurasia founded in 2008. As of 2009, it is ranked as the strongest hockey league in Europe.... ) |
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| 3 | 85 | Cody Eakin Cody Eakin Cody Eakin is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who is currently playing with the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League... |
C | Swift Current Broncos Swift Current Broncos The Swift Current Broncos are a junior ice hockey team in the Western Hockey League. Founded during 1967 in Swift Current, Saskatchewan, the Broncos played seven seasons before relocating to Lethbridge from 1974 to 1986 as the Lethbridge Broncos... (WHL Western Hockey League The Western Hockey League is a major junior ice hockey league based in Western Canada and the Northwestern United States. The WHL is one of three leagues that constitute the Canadian Hockey League as the highest level of junior hockey in Canada... ) |
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| 4 | 115 | Patrick Wey | D | Waterloo Black Hawks (USHL) | ||||||
| 5 | 144 | Brett Fleming | D | Mississauga St. Michael's Majors Mississauga St. Michael's Majors The Mississauga St. Michael's Majors are a junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey League, based in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. The team was originally known as the Toronto St. Michael's Majors, whose hockey program was founded and operated by St. Michael's College School in 1906... (OHL Ontario Hockey League The Ontario Hockey League is one of the three Major Junior ice hockey leagues which constitute the Canadian Hockey League. The league is for players aged 15-20.The OHL also operates under the Ontario Hockey Federation of Hockey Canada.... ) |
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| 6 | 174 | Garrett Michael | RW | Regina Pats Regina Pats The Regina Pats are a junior ice hockey team that plays in the Western Hockey League. The Pats are based out of Regina, Saskatchewan and the Brandt Centre is their home arena.-History:... (WHL Western Hockey League The Western Hockey League is a major junior ice hockey league based in Western Canada and the Northwestern United States. The WHL is one of three leagues that constitute the Canadian Hockey League as the highest level of junior hockey in Canada... ) |
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| 7 | 204 | Benjamin Casavant | LW | PEI Rocket (QMJHL Quebec Major Junior Hockey League The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League is one of the three major junior ice hockey leagues which constitute the Canadian Hockey League... ) |
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Hershey Bears
The Capitals' American Hockey LeagueAmerican Hockey League
The American Hockey League is a 30-team professional ice hockey league based in the United States and Canada that serves as the primary developmental circuit for the National Hockey League...
affiliate will remain to be the Hershey Bears
Hershey Bears
The Hershey Bears Hockey Club is a professional ice hockey team playing in the American Hockey League, and is currently the top affiliate of the NHL Washington Capitals. The hockey club is based in the unincorporated town of Hershey, Pennsylvania, located within Derry Township some 14 miles east of...
in the 2009–10
2009–10 AHL season
The 2009–10 AHL season was the 74th season of the American Hockey League. Twenty-nine teams played 80 regular-season games each from October 2 to April 11...
season.
South Carolina Stingrays
The South Carolina StingraysSouth Carolina Stingrays
The South Carolina Stingrays are a professional minor league ice hockey team based in North Charleston, South Carolina. The Stingrays play in the South Division of the ECHL's Eastern Conference. They play their home games at the North Charleston Coliseum. The Carolina Ice Palace, also located in...
remain Washington's ECHL
ECHL
The ECHL is a mid-level professional ice hockey league based in Princeton, New Jersey with teams scattered across the United States...
affiliate for the 2009–10
2009–10 ECHL season
The 2009–10 ECHL season was the 22nd season of the ECHL. It ran from October, 2009 until April, 2010, followed by the Kelly Cup playoffs which lasted until May 21, 2010 as the Cincinnati Cyclones won their second Kelly Cup championship in three years by defeating the Idaho Steelheads in five games...
season.