Capitals' Halpern to Play in Swiss League
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Washington Capitals forward Jell Halpern is returning to Switzerland to play for the top-division Kloten Flyers.
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The Pittsburgh Penguins signed forward   Evgeni Malkin to his first National Hockey League contract on   Tuesday, giving the prized rookie a three-year deal worth at   least $3 million.
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While the Capitals continue to tread water in the big leagues, the Hershey Bears -- Washington's top minor league affiliate -- are the epitome of success.
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Buffalo Sabres center Daniel Briere agreed to a deal Wednesday with SC Bern of the Swiss league, becoming the latest NHL player to head to Europe.
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In a surprise, Washington's Alex Ovechkin -- who is second in the league in goals -- is not named an All Star starter.
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The Capitals are hoping this is the year defenseman Steve Eminger grows into player everyone hoped he would become when he was drafted 12th overall in 2002.
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The NHL free agent signing period begins Sunday at noon, and Capitals General Manager George McPhee is shopping with a bigger-than-usual budget.
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The Stanley Cup champion Anaheim Ducks signed left wing Chris Kunitz to a four-year, $14.9 million contract extension, through the 2011-12 season.
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The Capitals put left wing Matt Pettinger on injured reserve and send center Alexandre Giroux to the minor leagues, thus finalizing their 23-man roster for opening night.
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The Capitals kept up their aggressive start to free agency Monday by signing center Michael Nylander to a four-year, $19.5 million contract.
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Led by balanced scoring and goalie Olie Kolzig's superb play, the Washington Capitals won four consecutive games against some of the NHL's top teams. Then the Capitals faced the Anaheim Ducks, who demonstrated why they own the league's best record.
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The Capitals will face Roberto Luongo when the Canucks come to town Friday, a goaltender they have not defeated in nine games.
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Mike Green scores a power-play goal 23 seconds into overtime, Olie Kolzig stops 31 shots in his 700th career game and the Capitals regain first place in their division with a 3-2 victory over the Rangers.
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The Czech Republic, Sweden, Finland, Germany, Slovakia, and Switzerland ratified a four-year transfer agreement between the International Ice Hockey Federation member associations and the NHL on Thursday.
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Alex Ovechkin is doing his part again for the Washington Capitals. Here's what's different this season: The reigning rookie of the year is getting a lot more help.
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Capitals all-star left wing Alex Ovechkin says he's in the best shape of his career and can't wait until the season begins.
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PRAGUE, Czech Republic -- Jaromir Jagr is reportedly leaving the Czech league to play in Russia during the NHL lockout. The New York Rangers&#39; forward signed with Omsk Avangard of the Russian league early Sunday