(Dayna Smith - The Washington Post)

Owners Take a Fresh Look
It's official – Abe Pollin, second from left, has completed his deal to sell the Capitals and a minority stake in Washington Sports and Entertainment to AOL executive Ted Leonsis, second from right. Jonathan Ledecky, right, and Dick Patrick, left.

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Capitals' Collapse Causes Cold Consideration
The Capitals dismal season can be attributed to injuries, taking last season's success for granted, age, underachieving youngsters and, if you believe Coach Ron Wilson, his own inadequate planning, writes Michael Wilbon.

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Caps Get Offense on Draft Day
The Capitals used the seventh pick in the June 26 NHL draft to select center Kris Beech of the Calgary Hitmen of the Western Hockey League.

	(The Washington Post)

Hunter Retires, Returns to Caps
After 1,407 games, 1,020 points and 3,565 penalty minutes in 19 seasons, Dale Hunter (pictured) formally announced his retirement from the NHL on July 29. Hunter will return to the Capitals, a team he played with for 12 years, as a player development instructor.

McPhee Suspended for a Month
General Manager George McPhee was suspended for one month and fined $20,000 as the result of an altercation with Chicago Blackhawks Coach Lorne Molleken on Sept. 25.