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Matthew Paras

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Matthew Paras was a digital sports writer for the Washington Times.

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Washington Capitals' Taylor Chorney in action during Game 4 in the first round of the NHL Stanley Cup hockey playoffs against the Philadelphia Flyers, Wednesday, April 20, 2016, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Capitals place Taylor Chorney on waivers

The Washington Capitals placed defenseman Taylor Chorney on waivers Tuesday, a day after acquiring defenseman Michal Kempny from the Chicago Blackhawks.

February 20, 2018
Washington Capitals right wing T.J. Oshie (77) battles Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Michal Kempny (6) for the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Jeff Haynes)

Capitals trade for Michal Kempny

The Washington Capitals are adding another defenseman a week ahead of the NHL's trade deadline. The Capitals traded a third-round pick Monday to the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for defenseman Michal Kempny.

February 19, 2018
Cleveland Cavaliers' Derrick Rose drives against the Miami Heat in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2018, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Wizards interested in signing Derrick Rose: report

ESPN reported the Wizards are "expected to survey the possibility" of signing Derrick Rose while star point guard John Wall recovers from knee surgery. Wall is expected to miss 6-8 weeks.

February 10, 2018
FILE - In this Nov. 20, 2017 file photo, Washington Capitals center Lars Eller (20), of Denmark, reacts after his goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game as Calgary Flames goalie Mike Smith, back left, lies on the ice in Washington. The Capitals have re-signed Eller to a $17.5 million, five-year contract extension. Eller will count $3.5 million against the salary cap through the 2022-23 season. General manager Brian MacLellan announced the deal Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)

Lars Eller signs five-year extension with Capitals

Center Lars Eller and the Capitals agreed to a five-year, $17.5 million contract extension Saturday, months ahead of free agency. Eller was set to be an unrestricted free agent, but passed up the opportunity so he could stay in the District.

February 10, 2018
Boston Celtics guard Kyrie Irving (11) drives around Washington Wizards forward Tomas Satoransky (31), from the Czech Republic, during the second half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais) ** FILE **

John Wall’s absence felt vs. Celtics

As much as the Wizards have verbally defended Wall in the past few days, perhaps the best signifier Washington still needs their star was in the team's 110-104 overtime loss Thursday to the Boston Celtics.

February 9, 2018