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Washington Post
9 hours ago
- Sport
- Washington Post
Capitals make Lynden Lakovic, a winger from Moose Jaw, their top pick
The Washington Capitals continued a franchise trend Friday night in the NHL draft, selecting a forward with their first-round pick for the sixth straight year when they made Lynden Lakovic, a 6-foot-4, 190-pound winger from Moose Jaw in the Western Hockey League, the choice. The Capitals had to wait nearly four hours to make the 27th pick, with the prospects on-site in Los Angeles at the Peacock Theatre and the teams making their choices from their home facilities across North America. But when their turn came, General Manager Chris Patrick was ready.
Time of India
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Alex Ovechkin fuels GOAT talk with viral Washingtonian photo after breaking Wayne Gretzky's record
Alex Ovechkin fuels GOAT talk with viral Washingtonian photo after breaking Wayne Gretzky's record (Image via X) A fun and unexpected event has grabbed the attention of sports fans and readers across Washington. A new magazine cover is making people smile and talk. Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is on the front of the July 2025 issue of Washingtonian Magazine, and he's not alone. The NHL legend posed with a baby goat, leaving many wondering what it means. The photo is getting shared everywhere, and there's a special reason behind it. Alex Ovechkin holds baby goat in new magazine cover shoot On June 26, 2025, Washingtonian Magazine said that longtime Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin appears on the cover of its July issue. The cover depicts Ovechkin grinning and clutching a baby goat, which stands for "GOAT," or "Greatest of All Time," not only a lovely picture. — washingtonian (@washingtonian) This cover is part of the magazine's annual Best of Washington edition, which highlights local favorites across food, sports, and culture. Editor Sherri Dalphonse said, 'Our July issue lays out 100 reasons to love D.C. right now, and the number-one reason is that we are home to the NHL's greatest player of all time.' Ovechkin is known for his record-breaking career in hockey. Fans see the goat in the picture as a playful but true reminder of his greatness. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Khám phá các mẫu tủ lạnh giá cả phải chăng với các tính năng hiện đại cho năm 2025 Visionary Echo Tìm Ngay Undo He recently passed Wayne Gretzky for the most combined regular season and playoff goals in hockey history, making the 'GOAT' symbol even more meaningful. Alex Ovechkin celebrates achievements in fun off-ice moment The photoshoot was done during Ovechkin's offseason. While the exact location wasn't shared, it's clear the cover was planned to match his fun and confident personality. Wearing a stylish outfit and holding the tiny goat close, Ovechkin shows he's proud of his career but also enjoys lighter moments. The picture received a warm response from DMV and D. C. fans who thought it was "well earned' a nd "perfect." Founded in 1965, The Washingtonian Magazine is renowned for its reporting of local news, events, and lifestyle stories. This whimsical element has made Ovechkin's summer more interesting. It reminds us that even the most serious athletes can have fun and yet make headlines doing it. Also Read: Alex Ovechkin's Wife Nastasiya Ovechkin Stuns In Dazzling Sequin Gown At Spanish Wedding With Her Father Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
CBS News
13 hours ago
- Sport
- CBS News
Penguins NHL Draft tracker for Pittsburgh's 2025 picks
The Pittsburgh Penguins are slated to make 11 picks over seven rounds during the two-day 2025 NHL Draft The event is taking place at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, with Round 1 on Friday, followed by Rounds 2-7 on Saturday. The draft started at 7 p.m. on Friday and kicks off at noon on Saturday. The Penguins enter the 2025 draft looking for an infusion of young talent for first-year coach Dan Muse. The 42-year-old Muse comes from the New York Rangers, who hired former longtime Pittsburgh coach Mike Sullivan this offseason. Pittsburgh last made the playoffs in 2022 and has not won a playoff series since 2018. Track the Penguins' 2025 NHL Draft moves below. Who have the Penguins drafted so far? Pittsburgh has not yet made its first selection in the 2025 NHL Draft. In Friday's first round, the team has back-to-back picks at Nos. 11 and 12 overall. What time are the Penguins picking in the first round? The Penguins' back-to-back picks in round one could be announced around 8:30 p.m. on Friday. Last year, the San Jose Sharks had the 11th overall pick and made their selection at 8:22 p.m. The Minnesota Wild had the 12th overall pick, which was made at 8:34 p.m. Pittsburgh Penguins' remaining 2025 NHL Draft picks Round 1: 11th overall Round 1: 12th overall (from New York Islanders) Round 2: 59th overall (from Washington Capitals) Round 3: 73rd overall Round 3: 84th overall (from Minnesota Wild) Round 3: 85th overall (from Ottawa Senators) Round 4: 105th overall Round 5: 130th overall (from Chicago Blackhawks) Round 5: 148th overall (from Minnesota Wild) Round 6: 169th overall Round 7: 201st overall Who did the Pittsburgh Penguins draft last year? Pittsburgh's first-round pick last year went to the San Jose Sharks as part of the Erik Karlsson trade. The team made six selections in the 2024 NHL Draft, including selecting defenseman Harrison Brunicke of the Kamloops Blazers and forward Tanner Howe of the Regina Pats in the second round. Both were of the Western Hockey League. The Penguins' last pick in the first round came in 2023, when the team selected Braden Yager.
New York Times
a day ago
- Sport
- New York Times
Washington Capitals NHL Draft guide: Picks, best fits and analysis
The Washington Capitals have five picks in the 2025 NHL Draft: Nos. 27, 37, 93, 123, 155. Here's what to expect. Washington has drafted a forward with its last five first-round picks. The result is an organization full of skill up front, but lacking in quality depth on defense. It's the Capitals' clear biggest need entering the draft. In recent mock drafts, Corey Pronman has projected the following picks: 27. Daniil Prokhorov, RW 37. Shane Vansaghi, RW 93. Malte Vass, D 123. Assanali Sarkenov, RW 155. Zachary Morin, LW (Photo of Brian MacLellan and Chris Patrick: Bruce Bennett / Getty Images)
Washington Post
4 days ago
- Sport
- Washington Post
The Capitals approach a decentralized NHL draft with a familiar plan
Instead of gathering at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles for the first round of the 2025 NHL draft on Friday, the Washington Capitals' front office and scouting staff will be ensconced in the familiar confines of the team's practice facility in Arlington. NHL teams will run this weekend's draft from their home facilities, rather than coming together in a single location. The league used this setup recently, though those changes were because of the coronavirus pandemic. The more recent shift to decentralization was voted on by the teams in October 2023; the NHL held a traditional draft last year at Sphere in Las Vegas as a sort of final hurrah. Now that it has arrived, impressions are mixed on the new format. There are already rumors that the NHL will return to its usual operation, with all 32 teams in the same place, in 2026. 'We can ask in a couple days. We'll give you a little better answer. We'll see,' Ross Mahoney, Washington's assistant general manager in charge of amateur scouting, said Tuesday. 'I mean, it gives you more freedom to talk. When you're on the draft floor, the next table is right here with scouts on other teams and that. It gives us a lot more freedom to speak freely and talk about things, but we'll have a better idea after Saturday.' This year's draft carries a bit less significance for the Capitals than the last two. Their first-round pick is 27th overall, the latest they've picked in the opening round since they took Ivan Miroshnichenko at No. 20 in 2022. In 2023, Washington selected Ryan Leonard at No. 8, and in 2024, made Terik Parascak the No. 17 pick. The Capitals have five picks in this draft, down from eight last year. They hold their own first-round pick, Boston's second-rounder (No. 37) as a result of the Garnet Hathaway trade in 2023, Carolina's third-rounder (No. 93) from trading Evgeny Kuznetsov last year and their own fourth- and fifth-round picks at Nos. 123 and 155, respectively. Washington's draft success in recent years, with the likes of Leonard, Parascak, Andrew Cristall, Cole Huston and Ilya Protas all looking the part of top prospects, has left the Capitals well-stocked with rising talent. From Mahoney's standpoint, though, the approach to the draft remains the same. 'We always take the best player available,' Mahoney said. 'I know that question comes up all the time, but we really do. If you went by position, I think you run that risk of saying, 'Let's a defenseman this year, we're a little light on defense,' and then a forward goes and he ends up being a much better player. You're probably kicking yourself after for not doing that. … We've always tried to stick to best player available, unless you're splitting hairs.' If Washington is splitting hairs in this year's draft, particularly with its first-round choice, it seems likely that the decision will lean toward a center. Mahoney views the first 40 picks of this draft as particularly strong on centers, with wingers a close second, while the quality of the defensemen and goaltenders at the top of the draft is a bit lighter than normal. Some centers that are projected to be available late in the first round include Will Horcoff, Milton Gastrin, Jack Nesbitt, Cole McKinney, Cullen Potter and Mason West. West, also the starting quarterback at Edina High School in Minnesota, may be the most interesting prospect in the draft class, with raw athleticism, speed and skill at 6-foot-6 but some questions about his decisiveness in picking hockey as his chosen sport. Mahoney often says that the Capitals place a premium on the character of the players they're selecting, and he came away from the draft combine in Buffalo earlier this month impressed with this class on that front. 'We just got back from doing the combine and the interviews, and it was probably the best group of kids we've ever done as far as the interviews,' he said. 'I think there's a lot of really high-end character kids in this year's draft. It was amazing, actually. Their self-evaluations are really good.' There's also the chance that Washington could choose to trade its first-round pick, which might be more likely this year than in years previous, as the Capitals look to transition from retooling on the fly into being a contender. Mahoney, of course, would prefer to make the pick rather than trade it, but he would understand the rationale if a trade were to occur. The trade market has picked up around the NHL in recent days, and with the salary cap set to jump by $7.5 million this offseason, it's expected that there will be more movement than usual around the draft. 'When you're on the amateur side, you love to make picks. That's your job. That's what you do as a group,' Mahoney said. 'But if you're making a trade to acquire an asset that you think is going to improve your team and put you over the hump and give you a chance to win a [Stanley] Cup, then by all means, you go with that. 'We've had years where we've had three first-round picks and we've had years where we've had no first-round picks. It depends on what other teams throw at us in the next three or four days to see whether you're moving that pick or not, but for me, I'd like to have those picks.'
