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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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FILE - In this Sept. 23, 2016 file photo, Washington Capitals' general manager Brian MacLellan speaks to reporters in Arlington, Va. MacLellan has the power to completely remake the Washington Capitals in the wake of another early playoff exit, and a salary-cap crunch could force his hand.  (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)

Brian MacLellan: Capitals are not in rebuilding mode

When he finally held his end-of-the-season news conference on Tuesday, Capitals GM Brian MacLellan said he couldn't single out one particular fix to get the Capitals closer to a championship. But blowing up the roster, he said, makes no sense.

May 30, 2017
Nashville Predators left wing Filip Forsberg (9), of Sweden, is greeted at the bench by left wing Colin Wilson (33) after Forsberg's game tying goal in the third period of Game 4 of the Western Conference final against the Anaheim Ducks in the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs Thursday, May 18, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Filip Forsberg, Capitals castoff, has Nashville in NHL Finals

Nashville Predators forward Austin Watson remembered the talent. Over the course of 47 games of Milwaukee Admirals hockey, Nashville's American Hockey League affiliate, Watson was enamored by the talent Filip Forsberg possessed during the 2013-14 season.

May 30, 2017
San Diego Padres' Wil Myers, left, celebrates scoring with Ryan Schimpf on Schimpf's two-run home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park, Sunday, May 28, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Joe Ross digs hole for Nationals in 5-3 loss

Starter Joe Ross dug a hole the Nationals couldn't climb out of in a 5-3 loss that was initially delayed an hour and 20 minutes because of rain. The Nationals' depth didn't muster enough offense for a rally despite eight hits.

May 28, 2017
Robert Kelley, left, Matt Jones, center, and Ty Nsekhe celebrate Jones' touchdown in October. Kelley eventually replaced Jones as the Redskins' lead back and could handle the position next season, too. / AP photo

Matt Jones ‘absent’ as he misses Redskins OTAs

Asked if Matt Jones was skipping OTAs because he was unhappy with his role, Jay Gruden said he wasn't sure. "That's a good question, something Matt Jones will have to answer," Gruden said.

May 24, 2017