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Leonsis wants D.C. to improve safety, traffic around Verizon Center

By Ben Nuckols - The Washington Times

A linesman directs Philadelphia Flyers goalie Ray Emery, left, back towards the Flyers bench as Washington Capitals' Steve Olesky and Flyers' Vincent Lecavalier, right, battle during a melee in the third period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Nov. 1, 2013, in Philadelphia. The Capital won 7-0. (AP Photo/Tom Mihalek)

LOVERRO: Sick and tired of watching hockey beat itself down to niche-sport status

By Thom Loverro - The Washington Times

Pittsburgh Penguins fan Ben Alper of Wexford, Pa., takes his picture from the top row of Heinz Field during warm ups before the NHL Winter Classic outdoor hockey game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Washington Capitals in Pittsburgh, Saturday, Jan. 1, 2011. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

D.C. to host 2015 Winter Classic at venue to be determined

By Joseph White - Associated Press

Struggling Groupon ousts CEO Andrew Mason

By BARBARA ORTUTAY - Associated Press

**FILE** Ted Leonsis, owner of the Washington Wizards and the Washington Capitals, fields questions during an editorial board meeting in Washington on March 18, 2011. (The Washington Times)

Wizards owner Ted Leonsis ‘open’ to bringing back ‘Bullets’

By Douglas Ernst - The Washington Times

Capitals fans cheer before Game 3 against the Bruins in last year’s playoffs. On Tuesday, Verizon Center was filled with fans for the first time in more than eight months as Washington faced Winnipeg. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

Capitals bask in hockey’s return to D.C.

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Workers with the Verizon Center put down the markings and logos on the ice surface for the Washington Capitals ice rink on Jan. 9, 2013. The shortened, 48-game season begins for the Capitals on Jan. 19 against division foe Tampa Bay. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

What new CBA does for Capitals

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin is looking to return to his MVP-caliber form as Washington pursues the franchise’s first Stanley Cup title. The Capitals open their season Saturday at Tampa Bay. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

After NHL lockout, ‘ill feelings’ could linger

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

**FILE** Ted Leonsis, owner of the Washington Wizards and the Washington Capitals, fields questions during an editorial board meeting in Washington on March 18, 2011. (The Washington Times)

Capitals owner Ted Leonsis ‘thrilled’ with new CBA

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

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Leonsis likes the cultural change in his new-look Wizards

By Carla Peay - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals CEO Dick Patrick, Founder and Chairmen Ted Leonsis , and Vice President and General Manager George McPhee, introduce new head coach Adam Oates during a press conference at Verizon Center on Wednesday, June 27, 2012, in Washington D.C. (Raymond Thompson/The Washington TImes)

DALY: Adam Oates a smart choice for George McPhee

By Dan Daly - The Washington Times

**FILE** Ted Leonsis, owner of the Washington Wizards and the Washington Capitals, fields questions during an editorial board meeting in Washington on March 18, 2011. (The Washington Times)

Leonsis: Flat screens on arena mean cash

By Tom Howell Jr. - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals center Jay Beagle checks Boston Bruins defenseman Andrew Ference as they compete along the boards for the puck during the first period of Game 7 the first-round playoff series in Boston on Wednesday, April 25, 2012. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Check, please: Capitals’ defense pays off

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Washington goalie Braden Holtby (70) leaves the ice Tuesday after falling behind 3-0 in a game Buffalo went on to win 5-1. The Sabres overtook the Capitals in the race for the eighth and final Eastern Conference playoff spot. (Associted Press)

DALY: Capitals still at a loss on how to win

By Dan Daly - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin has 24 goals and 45 points this season. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz)

DALY: Break up the Capitals, Ovechkin included

By Dan Daly - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards head coach Randy Wittman talks with Wizards center JaVale McGee in the second quarter of an NBA game against the Miami Heat in Washington, on Friday, Feb. 10, 2012. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

PEAY: Wizards need capable vets to lead youths

By Carla Peay - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals owner Ted Leonsis notified season-ticket holders in an email Wednesday night that ticket prices would be increased next year. (Rod Lamkey Jr./The Washington Times)

Capitals to raise season-ticket prices next season

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Center JaVale McGee is one Wizard whose decision-making has been called into question during Washington's 1-12 start to the season. (Associated Press)

SNYDER: Wizards show case of arrested development

By Deron Snyder - The Washington Times

Fans watch the second period of the NHL Winter Classic game between the Philadelphia Flyers and the New York Rangers, Monday, Jan. 2, 2012, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)

Caps have to chill out until Winter Classic arrives

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards owner Ted Leonsis has a rebuilding plan that includes center JaVale McGee, who flashed his ability to dazzle in a preseason loss to Philadelphia. Perfecting a sky hook would make McGee a nice fit in Washington's lineup. (Associated Press)

SNYDER: For Ted Leonsis, Wizards’ progress more important than results

By Deron Snyder - The Washington Times