Evgeny Kuznetsov Moves to KHL, Ovechkin's Coaching Journey, and Capitals GM change

Evgeny Kuznetsov, the former Washington Capitals star center, is leaving the NHL to join the KHL. He will terminate his contract with the Carolina Hurricanes and sign a four-year deal with SKA in the KHL. Kuznetsov faced challenges in the NHL due to inconsistency, off-ice issues, and reported tension with management. He joined the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program in the 2024 season and requested a trade. During the last season, he played 63 games split between the Capitals and Hurricanes, contributing eight goals and 16 assists. Over his 11-year NHL career, he amassed 575 points in 743 total games. He expressed gratitude for the opportunity to play in the NHL after being placed on waivers. Alex Ovechkin has had eight different coaches during his time with the Washington Capitals. Dale Hunter, who took over the team for part of the 2011-12 season, was Ovechkin’s least favored coach. Ovechkin discussed feeling constrained by Hunter's coaching style, particularly during times when the team was in the lead. With Spencer Carbery as the current coach, Ovechkin has expressed satisfaction with the communication and handling of tough situations. Later Justin Trudel of Nova Caps joins the show as we talk about the goalie situation in Washington. Later the talks about the Capitals acquiring CapFriendly.com and what Chris Patrick as the new general manager for the Capitals means. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! I ndeed Still searching for a great candidate for your company? Don’t search, just match–with Indeed. Claim your SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLAR CREDIT now at Indeed.com/LOCKEDON . Terms and conditions apply. Need to hire? You need Indeed. eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit at eBayMotors.com . Let’s ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. FanDuel FanDuel, America’s Number One Sportsbook. As playoffs wind down, the sports stop sporting like we want them to. But this summer, FanDuel is hooking up ALL CUSTOMERS with a boost or a bonus, DAILY! That’s right, there’s something for everyone, every day, all summer long! Visit FANDUEL.COM and add a big win to your summer bucket list! FANDUEL DISCLAIMER : 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.