Earlier this month, THW's Mike Coll…
Pittsburgh PenguinsThe Washington Capitals have had penalty of blue line troubles over the past few seasons, due to injuries to Mike Green among others, and the lack of healthy two way defensemen that are needed in the new system implemented by head coach Adam Oates. However, help could be on the way this season and in ...
As the NHL season gets underway, questions loom on the stability of the Washington Capitals’ blue line. They have solid top four defensemen core in Mike Green, Roman Hamrlik, Karl Alzner and John Carlson. But with Dmitry Orlov sidelined with an upper body injury for the definite future, the biggest issue is Washington’s third defensive ...
With the NHL lockout ending, numerous AHL teams will lose key players to the NHL. The Washington Capitals will gain young goalie prospect Braden Holtby, a fourth round draft pick that has turned into one the best young net-minders in the game. He has played for Washington’s AHL affiliate, the Hershey Bears over the past ...
Following the Hershey Bears’ 4-0 shutout loss to the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins Wednesday night, the Washington Capitals announced that Adam Oates, along with coaches Calle Johansson, Tim Hunter and Brett Leonhardt will head back to Washington D.C. following a 16-game run in Hershey. After the announcement, Bears coach Mark French spoke to the media about Oates leaving Hershey, ...
At Hershey Bears training camp this year, a surprising move was made to allow new Washington Capitals’ head coach, Adam Oates to co-coach the Hershey Bears with Mark French. There was no specific time frame set for his stay, but Wednesday night marked Oates last night helping the Hershey Bears coaching staff on the bench. ...
With the hiring of new Capitals’ head coach, Adam Oates, players around the organization knew there would be change in the system, team philosophy and game plan not only at the NHL level, but in the minor leagues. Oates was hopeful to start the season at the NHL, but has resorted to co-coaching Washington’s AHL ...
As the frustration continues to build on both sides of the National Hockey League lockout, players are looking for employment elsewhere. Some are wearing temporary sweaters overseas, while others have decided to skate for their American Hockey League affiliate, granted they were given the chance to do so. Mandatory rules of having to become a ...
