Capitals to Purchase, Privatize Popular NHL Salary Site CapFriendly

The Washington Capitals have reached an agreement to purchase the hockey website CapFriendly, a popular destination for NHL executives, fans and media looking to track contracts and salaries, according to someone familiar with the details.

The deal between CapFriendly and the Capitals, which are owned by Monumental Sports & Entertainment, is expected to close next month after the upcoming NHL draft and start of free agency, said the person, who was granted anonymity because the details are private