Popular hockey website shutdown for the final time
End of an Era: CapFriendly Shuts Down Following Sale to Washington Capitals
Hockey fans are saying goodbye to an invaluable resource as CapFriendly has officially shut down their website overnight. The popular tool for all things related to the NHL's salary cap, player contracts, and more, has ceased operations following its sale to the Washington Capitals.
For anyone attempting to visit CapFriendly after midnight, a message greets them, thanking fans for their support over the past nine years.
"Thank You!
After 9 years of late nights, early mornings, missed holidays and family events while diligently updating the website and developing tools, the CapFriendly team has made the decision to begin a new chapter and challenge!
We couldn't be more thankful for the support and interest in CapFriendly our fans have shown over the years.
We'd also like to give a special thank you to:
- Guillaume Lambert-Heon (French Translations)
- Tim Hiebert (Depth Charts)
- CapFriendly Forum moderators
- Evolving-Hockey
- Sportsnet
- Sports Interaction
- Elite Prospects
- Jason Bukala and The Pro Hockey Group
- Steve Dangle, Adam Wylde, and Jesse Blake of SDPN
- The Daily Faceoff and Frank Seravalli
- Those who reached out to assist us with suggestions and corrections
Sincerely,
The CapFriendly Team"
After 9 years of late nights, early mornings, missed holidays and family events while diligently updating the website and developing tools, the CapFriendly team has made the decision to begin a new chapter and challenge!
We couldn't be more thankful for the support and interest in CapFriendly our fans have shown over the years.
We'd also like to give a special thank you to:
- Guillaume Lambert-Heon (French Translations)
- Tim Hiebert (Depth Charts)
- CapFriendly Forum moderators
- Evolving-Hockey
- Sportsnet
- Sports Interaction
- Elite Prospects
- Jason Bukala and The Pro Hockey Group
- Steve Dangle, Adam Wylde, and Jesse Blake of SDPN
- The Daily Faceoff and Frank Seravalli
- Those who reached out to assist us with suggestions and corrections
Sincerely,
The CapFriendly Team"
The reasons behind the sale to the Washington Capitals remain unclear, and neither CapFriendly nor the team has provided an official statement. However, hockey fans and teams looking for similar resources have alternatives.
Source: Blade of Steel
CapFriendly officially shuts down website following sale to Washington Capitals
CapFriendly officially shuts down website following sale to Washington Capitals
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