Throwback Caps jersey from Alex Ovechkin’s NHL debut up for auction

Here are the latest reports from The Washington Posts ‘Capital Insider’.

Throwback Caps jersey from Alex Ovechkin’s NHL debut up for auction
Ovechkin wore the jersey during the first period of his first game.

A former porn star has become one of D.C.’s loudest sports fans on social media
To the traditional list of famous D.C. sports fans — Wolf Blitzer and Chris Wallace and Alan Greenspan — you can now add a somewhat different name.

Thomas DiPauli plans to test free agency and is unlikely to sign with Caps before Aug. 15
Washington drafted DiPauli in the fourth round of the 2012 NHL Draft.

Dmitry Orlov still needs a contract as summer winds on
Washington has limited salary cap space left for Orlov.

Capitals, Marcus Johansson agree to three-year, $13.75 million deal before arbitration
Washington still has restricted free agent defenseman Dmitry Orlov to re-sign.

Marcus Johansson asks for $5.25 million in arbitration, Caps offer $3.85 million
Johansson’s arbitration hearing is July 20.

Marcus Johansson, Capitals appear poised for another arbitration hearing
The Washington veteran has a arbitration hearing scheduled for July 20.

George McPhee named GM of Las Vegas expansion team
McPhee was a longtime GM for the Capitals.

The Caps will make subtle changes, but don’t expect them ‘to play a lot differently’
“We had 120 points and we’re probably as close to the Penguins as you’re going to be,” Barry Trotz said. “We just need to get more production out of those bottom six.”

Zach Sanford’s future with the Capitals could start sooner than expected
The Capitals are reportedly pushing to sign the forward before his junior season at Boston College.

How far is former first-round pick Jakub Vrana from joining the Capitals?
Vrana will almost certainly make his NHL debut next season, but a permanent place on the roster is likely a year away.

Tom Wilson’s new contract brings expectation of more production
The Capitals re-signed Wilson to a two-year, $4 million deal last week.

Lars Eller aims to make himself at home in Washington
Captials hope former Canadien will be the third-line center they’ve been seeking.

Marcus Johansson files for player-elected arbitration; Dmitry Orlov does not
Johansson contract was awarded in arbitration last summer.

Capitals sign forward Brad Malone to a one-year, two-way contract
Malone will likely play most of the season in the American Hockey League.

Jonas Siegenthaler could play in AHL next season, but he’s still unsure of his plans
After playing a season in Zurich with Auston Matthews, Jonas Siegenthaler suited up for Hershey, but ended his season early.

Quiet in free agency, the Capitals made subtle tweaks to boost secondary scoring
After two summers of major moves, the Capitals’ lone significant addition was depth forward Brett Connolly.

For young Russian hockey players, often there are no words
At Capitals development camp, goalie Ilya Samsonov is latest prospect to get first NHL lessons before learning English.

Capitals sign winger Brett Connolly to one-year, $850,000 deal
The Capitals have been pretty quiet on the first day of free agency, which was expected.

Capitals announce trio of one-year, two-way deals, including a No. 3 goalie
Joe Cannata will be the top netminder for the Hershey Bears next season.

Jason Chimera signs two-year deal with Islanders, ending his Caps tenure
Chimera’s average annual value will be $2.25 million.

Caps prospects Connor Hobbs, Colby Williams celebrate contracts together at camp
Two Caps development camp players have signed contracts within the organization.

Caps sign Connor Hobbs to three-year, entry-level contract
Hobbs is at Washington’s development camp this week.

Once cut from his high school team, Adam Carlson gets his shot with Capitals
“I’m a big believer in earning everything, and at the end of the day, he seemed to fit that bill,” goaltending coach Mitch Korn said of Carlson.

Barry Trotz says Caps may add a forward in free agency, but don’t expect anything splashy
Trotz said Jason Chimera’s chances for getting re-signed are “slim.”

Capitals re-sign forward Zach Sill to two-year, two-way deal
Sill played in 10 games with the Capitals last year.

Capitals re-sign Tom Wilson to two-year, $4 million deal
GM Brian MacLellan said he envisions turning the right wing “into Joel Ward.”

Travis Boyd partakes in his sixth development camp, not long after season ends
Travis Boyd is participating in his sixth development camp, despite playing his last game of the AHL season on June 11.

Once a Caps fan, goaltender Jay Williams now joins them at development camp
Jay Williams, a McLean native, goes from cheering for the team to trying to make the team.

The son of a former NHL tough guy, Caps’ draft pick Garrett Pilon plays a different style
Garrett Pilon said he typically avoids fighting, unlike his father, who’d been in scores of them as an NHL player.

At development camp, Capitals map out plans to search for goaltending depth
The Capitals will sign two goaltenders in unrestricted free agency with the expectation that each will play for their minor league affiliates.

Stanislav Galiev hopeful to see more ice time with the Caps next season
“I think a guy like Stan Galiev, we’ll find out what he can do,” Barry Trotz said at the NHL Draft.

Madison Bowey balancing offensive creativity with defensive reliability
Bowey is one of Washington’s top prospects at development camp this week.

Marcus Johansson, Dmitry Orlov and Tom Wilson receive qualifying offers; Michael Latta doesn’t
Latta becomes an unrestricted free agent on July 1.

Newly acquired center Lars Eller sees ‘a great fit’ with the Capitals
“I’m just really excited that they wanted me that much and they see me fitting in they way they do,” Eller said on Monday.

Capitals announce development camp roster, schedule
Attendees include 2016 first-round pick Lucas Johansen and 2015 first-rounder Ilya Samsonov.

Caps leave Buffalo with a team that might be complete
The Capitals made six selections on Day 2 of the NHL Draft, but their splashiest move was the acquisition of center Lars Eller.

The Caps have their third-line center. Now what?
Expect free agency to be quiet for the Capitals now.