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Ben Little

21-year old Capitals fan from Muskoka, Ontario. 5'9 but could be 6'3, depends on the day. Love good movies, but hate bad movies. Covered the Capitals for Stars and Sticks.

Capitals Need to Re-Sign Brenden Dillon

Ben Little | September 26, 2020

In 2018, the Washington Capitals made a minor trade with the Chicago Blackhawks just prior to the trade deadline that seemed like nothing that required much analysis. Four months later…

Categories Free Agents, Washington Capitals

Capitals Need to Target Free Agent Dylan DeMelo

Ben Little | September 12, 2020

The Washington Capitals were eliminated from the Stanley Cup Playoffs in the first round for the second consecutive season. The difference between this year and last year is that the…

Categories Free Agents, Washington Capitals

Mike Green Was Always Under the Radar & Underappreciated

Ben Little | August 28, 2020

It’s official: one of the Washington Capitals’ “Young Guns” has officially retired. For those unfamiliar, the “Young Guns” was the nickname for Alex Ovechkin, Nick Backstrom, Alex Semin and Mike…

Categories Detroit Red Wings, Washington Capitals

Capitals Could Get More From Kuznetsov as a Winger

Ben Little | August 14, 2020

For as long as he has been a member of the Washington Capitals, Evgeny Kuznetsov has been a centre. He started out in the bottom six and played his way…

Categories Washington Capitals

Capitals’ Playoff Success Could Ride on Vrana’s Shoulders

Ben Little | August 12, 2020

The Washington Capitals have recently completed their round-robin tournament and are now gearing up for what is hopefully a nice, long playoff run. In order for it to be long,…

Categories Washington Capitals

Washington Capitals vs. New York Islanders Series Preview

Ben Little | August 11, 2020

It is officially set in stone. After going through the qualifying round/round-robin tournament unsure of who their first-round opponent will be, it has been decided that the Washington Capitals will…

Categories New York Islanders, Previews and Predictions, Washington Capitals

Capitals’ Vanecek Emerges as Likely Backup for Next Season

Ben Little | August 6, 2020

At the start of this season, Washington Capitals fans knew they were in for a transitional period. Not a transition from the Caps being a good team to a rebuilding…

Categories Capitals Goaltending, NHL Goaltending

3 Underrated Capitals From the Ovechkin Era

Ben Little | August 5, 2020

Ever since Alexander Ovechkin joined the Washington Capitals’ lineup for the start of the 2005-06 season, he has been the face of the franchise. He has become a perennial 50-goal…

Categories Washington Capitals

Capitals Have a Bit of Everything in T.J. Oshie

Ben Little | August 4, 2020

Surprisingly, one of the most popular players in the NHL is T.J. Oshie of the Washington Capitals. I say surprisingly because it’s uncommon for such a popular player to have…

Categories Washington Capitals

Capitals Must Fix Power Play for Playoffs

Ben Little | July 29, 2020

The Washington Capitals return to playing meaningful hockey on Aug. 3 against the Tampa Bay Lightning after an over 140-day hiatus from action. They are jumping right into playoff hockey,…

Categories Washington Capitals

These Playoffs Are Braden Holtby’s Time to Shine

Ben Little | July 25, 2020

There’s no point in trying to argue it: Braden Holtby did not have a very good 2019-20 season. I don’t think he would argue it because we have seen how…

Categories Capitals Goaltending, Editor's Choice, NHL Goaltending

Capitals Need Holtby, Kuznetsov & Hathaway to Step Up in the Playoffs

Ben Little | July 24, 2020

As the 2020 Stanley Cup playoffs approach, the Washington Capitals are entering one of the most confusing and uncertain postseasons in their 46-year history. Every player on every team is…

Categories Washington Capitals
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