The Washington Capitals re-signed backup net minder Michal Neuvirth to a two year contract Saturday morning, as the team officially set their NHL goalies for the 2013-2014 season and beyond. The 25 year old goalie is third in Capitals history with 55 career wins. The deal is worth fivemillion over two seasons, giving Neuvirth a ...
The Washington Capitals have made their mark by drafting goalies in recent years that quickly attain success at the pro level. They are currently led in net by 2008 fourth round draft pick Braden Holtby, who has grabbed a hold of the starting spot in the nation’s capital, posting a 2.92 goals against average and ...
The Washington Capitals announced on Monday that they have resigned goalie Braden Holtby and defenceman John Erskine. What does this mean for the others?
The Washington Capitals dropped a 5-2 decision to the Pittsburgh Penguins last evening in Pittsburgh, Pa. After scoring first, and maintaining that lead through just over 25 minutes into the contest at the Consol Energy Center, the Capitals reverted back to the kind of play that has stamped their residency in the basement of the ...
Following the resolution of the NHL lockout, the Washington Capitals regular season began. In a shortened training camp new head coach Adam Oates looked to implement his new system and team philosophy like he did with Washington’s AHL affiliate, the Hershey Bears, during the work stoppage. The Capitals struggled mightily in January, ending the month ...
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 ...
As the calendar hits 2013, there are still questions whether there will be an NHL season. Regardless, the Washington Capitals made great strides over the past year, including key additions to their prospect pool including Tom Wilson and Filip Forsberg along with a big year in goal by potential Capitals goalie of the future, Braden ...
Braden Holtby proved last spring during the Washington Capitals postseason that he is definitely capable of holding a starting role in goal. He stepped into the spotlight in the nation’s capital following injuries to Michal Neuvirth and Tomas Vokoun and led the Capitals further than many imagined. Holtby provided excellent goaltending in net for Washington, ...
ALEXANDRIA, VA- Troy Brouwer is known for his ability to add a physical presence to the Nation’s Capitals top-six. Everything from glass rattling checks, to dropping the mitts, to driving hard into the offensive zone, finding the back of the net in crucial times for his club. It’s hard to imagine any of this ...
The Capitals and Bears Renew Vows To the uninitiated the Hershey Bears may sound like some sort of chocolate-candy confection, but the Bears are (and will continue to be) the Washington Capitals’ AHL affiliate. On Wednesday the Bears announced they are renewing their contract with the Capitals remaining as the Caps’ AHL affiliate for the ...
