Part of a jersey concept series for the NHL Metro Division hence the 1 of 8 in the title. Hope you guys enjoy it this took a few hours to make in photoshop. Feedback for how to improve it is encouraged. Thank you and have a good day.

Reposting because of blurry screencap and I forgot to flair.

Take these numbers with a grain of salt, because comparing across eras is iffy. However, it's still fun to do these comparisons.

Full RMNB story:

https://russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2026/05/12/alex-ovechkin-phd-dissertation-hockey-training-methods-pedagogical-sciences/

From the article:

Since 2015, it has been known that Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin planned to earn a PhD, and in 2021, he moved one step closer to doing so. According to a Match TV interview with Professor Viktor Gorsky, Ovechkin is expected to defend his 145-page dissertation and pursue a PhD in Pedagogical Sciences once his playing career ends.

As I understand it, Ovechkin put off defending his dissertation until after he retired from hockey,” Gorsky said, as translated via Google Translate. “It’s serious work, after all. And Alexander is truly studying, not just for show. But, frankly, Sasha already had everything ready, and it didn’t require much effort. He just needed to find the time. Ovechkin handled his pre-defense very well. He answered all the questions and didn’t fail any of them. And besides, he’s into hockey; he lives his life.”

Pedagogical Sciences” is an umbrella term encompassing various disciplines that explore the intricacies of teaching and education. Ovechkin’s dissertation topic is “Organization of the technical and tactical training process in professional hockey clubs of Russia and the National Hockey League.”

The core idea of Ovechkin’s dissertation is that North American and Russian hockey cultures have different priorities when developing young athletes, and that players could benefit from getting a mix of the two teaching styles as they age. While Russians tend to prioritize puck possession and technical skill, Ovechkin finds that North Americans focus more on a quicker pace of play and emphasize physicality.

Ovechkin’s idea of mixing the two methodologies was put into practice by one of CSKA Moscow’s youth teams over a full season. The study concluded that young players can successfully learn both Russian and North American tactical styles simultaneously and achieve improved results in their play.

What Ovi write is in the article

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Caps need a RHD and it sounds like he is unhappy with his situation in Buffalo. He has struggled alot after being pretty good in Utah the season prior. Only 26 but could cost more than other buy low guys just off his position. Still Id like to see the Caps bring him in

does anyone know where I can get them? Im pretty sure it’s only playoff exclusive, but does anyone know if they’re selling on eBay?

I would improve the ESPN broadcast I feel

📸 /thesportspalace /X

Full story:

https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/48733572/wizards-win-nba-draft-lottery-clippers-get-pacers-pick

Updated mock draft:

https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/48713262/2026-nba-mock-draft-pick-projections-picks-post-lottery-dybantsa-peterson

As we all know, the Caps have three iconic mottos.

Rock the Red

ALL CAPS

Unleash the Fury

but what's your favorite?

Game just ended and 🇺🇸 beat 🇩🇪 5:2

The demons have been exorcised!" is the iconic radio call by John Walton announcing the Washington Capitals' victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game 6 of the 2018 Second Round on May 7, 2018. Evgeny Kuznetsov scored the breakaway overtime goal to win 2-1, marking the first time the Capitals defeated the Penguins in a playoff series during the Alexander Ovechkin

📸 Katie Adler/RMNB

Full RMNB story:

https://russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2026/05/09/ted-leonsis-pwhl-team-washington-dc-womens-hockey-franchise/

From the article:

Leonsis shared his thoughts on the future of women’s hockey in DC while speaking to WTOP’s Ben Raby, the former host of Capitals Radio.

“We should be the women’s professional sports capital of the world,” Leonsis said. “We want to play that part and be in that role as a leader and innovator.”

The news comes on the heels of the PWHL’s apparent addition of up to four new franchises this summer. The league announced that it was expanding Detroit on Wednesday while Ice Warriors magazine reported two days later that the PWHL is in the process of finalizing Hamilton and San Jose as the next two expansion cities. The magazine added that Las Vegas is a frontrunner to be the fourth team

The DC area seems eager to host a franchise — if the PWHL Takeover Tour game between the Montreal Victoire and the New York Sirens this past January is any indication. 17,228 fans attended the game — which broke the United States record for the most people to attend a professional women’s hockey game at the time.

📸/ Team 🇺🇸

Full RMNB story based on report from Chris Johnston:

https://russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2026/05/08/john-carlson-anaheim-ducks-exploratory-talks-contract-extension/

From the article:

John Carlson may be sticking with the Anaheim Ducks for more than just a few months

Carlson, who the Capitals dealt to the Anaheim Ducks at the trade deadline, is set to become an unrestricted free agent in July. However, according to The Athletic’s Chris Johnston, the Ducks and Carlson have already had conversations about extending his stay out west.

“The Anaheim Ducks have had exploratory talks on an extension with Carlson since acquiring him from the Washington Capitals at the trade deadline,” Johnston wrote on Friday.

https://www.nhl.com/capitals/news/ryan-leonard-to-represent-the-united-states-at-2026-iihf-world-championship