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Capitals re-sign Bowey to $2 million, 2-year deal

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Expediting entry is one of the goals for Capital One Arena. Fans have often complained about lines jutting out toward F Street. (Associated Press) ** FILE **

$40 million in Capital One Arena renovations include ‘overhaul’ of entertainment

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Then-Washington Capitals head coach Barry Trotz stands in the bench area in the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Vancouver Canucks, Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2018, in Washington. The Capitals won 3-1. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) ** FILE **

Todd Reirden, Barry Trotz have talked since Capitals promoted Reirden

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals center Travis Boyd (72) looks on during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the San Jose Sharks, Monday, Dec. 4, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

Capitals sign younger, cheaper options after losing Jay Beagle

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals defenseman Michal Kempny (6), from the Czech Republic, skates with the puck with Tampa Bay Lightning center Cedric Paquette (13) behind him during the first period of Game 3 of the NHL Eastern Conference finals hockey playoff series, Tuesday, May 15, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) ** FILE **

Capitals re-sign Michal Kempny to four-year contract

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

In this June 7, 2018, file photo, Washington Capitals right wing Devante Smith-Pelly, left, celebrates his goal, in front of center Chandler Stephenson during the third period in Game 5 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Finals against the Vegas Golden Knights, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher, File) ** FILE **

Michal Kempny, Devante Smith-Pelly both re-up with Capitals

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

Washington Capitals right wing Devante Smith-Pelly skates with the Stanley Cup after the Capitals defeated the Golden Knights 4-3 in Game 5 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Finals Thursday, June 7, 2018, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher) **FILE**

Devante Smith-Pelly signs one-year deal to return to Capitals

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals' assistant coach Todd Reirden speaks to reporters during the first day of NHL hockey training camp in Arlington, Va., Friday, Sept. 23, 2016. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta) ** FILE **

Capitals promote associate coach Todd Reirden to head coach

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals' John Carlson smiles during a media availability at their NHL hockey practice facility, Monday, June 25, 2018 in Arlington, Va. The Washington Capitals have re-signed John Carlson to a $64 million, eight-year contract that allows the Stanley Cup champions to keep the do-it-all defenseman. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) ** FILE **

John Carlson on re-signing with Capitals: ‘It’s my home’

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals' Tom Wilson (43), celebrates with teammate Nicklas Backstrom (19) after scoring against the Montreal Canadiens during first period NHL hockey action in Montreal, Saturday, March 24, 2018. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press via AP) ** FILE **

Capitals give Tom Wilson RFA qualifying offer, but not Devante Smith-Pelly

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Alexander Alexeyev, right, of Russia, puts on a jersey after being selected by the Washington Capitals during the NHL hockey draft in Dallas, Friday, June 22, 2018. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth) ** FILE **

Capitals draft recap: Alexeyev headlines defense-minded class

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Olivia Spicer, 16, left, Emma Jacobs, 17, and Caroline Schwartz, 18, all of Gainesville, Va., hold up letters spelling the nickname of Washington Capitals' left wing Alex Ovechkin, from Russia, on the National Mall ahead of a victory parade and rally for the Washington Capitals as hockey fans celebrate their winning the Stanley Cup, Tuesday, June 12, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) ** FILE **

Capitals Fan Fest set for June 30 with Stanley Cup photo-op

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals goaltender Philipp Grubauer (31) stops a Detroit Red Wings shot in the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, March 22, 2018, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) ** FILE **

Capitals trade Brooks Orpik, Philipp Grubauer to Colorado for second-round pick

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Then-Washington Capitals head coach Barry Trotz stands in the bench area in the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Vancouver Canucks, Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2018, in Washington. The Capitals won 3-1. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) ** FILE **

Barry Trotz agrees to become Islanders’ coach

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8), from Russia, and head coach Barry Trotz stand in the bench during the third period of Game 5 in the second round of the NHL Stanley Cup hockey playoffs, Saturday, May 5, 2018, in Washington. The Capitals won 6-3. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) ** FILE **

Barry Trotz on Capitals negotiations: ‘Wasn’t really sincere’

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson, right, tries to knock the puck out of the air and away from Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Brayden McNabb during first period in Game 1 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Finals, Monday, May 28, 2018, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher) ** FILE **

5 takeaways from the Capitals’ 2018-19 schedule

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals NHL hockey team left wing Alex Ovechkin, from Russia, holds up the Stanley Cup during a victory parade and rally at The National Mall, Tuesday, June 12, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana) ** FILE **

Capitals will hang Stanley Cup banner Oct. 3 vs. Bruins

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

FILE - In this April 14, 2016, file photo, Washington Capitals assistant coach Todd Reirden talks with the team during a timeout in the third period of Game 1 in the first round of the NHL Stanley Cup hockey playoffs against the Philadelphia Flyers, in Washington. Reirden was a finalist for the Calgary Flames’ head-coaching job.(AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File) **FILE**

Todd Reirden, favorite to coach Capitals, climbed the coaching ladder quickly

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin, of Russia, warms up before Game 4 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final against the Vegas Golden Knights, Monday, June 4, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) ** FILE **

Capitals’ 2018 preseason includes three home games

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

In this Sept. 23, 2016, file photo, Washington Capitals' general manager Brian MacLellan speaks to reporters during the first day of NHL hockey training camp, in Arlington, Va. The Capitals have re-signed general manager Brian MacLellan to a contract extension. MacLellan is in the fourth year of his original four-year deal when he was promoted from assistant GM to replace McPhee. The team confirmed the extension Friday, March 9, 2018, in the midst of its California road trip. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta) ** FILE **

Brian MacLellan, Capitals general manager, to address Trotz resignation Monday

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times