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Christopher Babos

I am a multi-sport credentialed writer covering the Washington Capitals for The Hockey Writers and a Hybrid Lead Writer (Philadelphia Flyers & Philadelphia Eagles) for Schneps Media - Philadelphia Sport Network. Producer and co-host of weekly Flyers video podcast, "Shoot! Another Flyers Show" on Thursday nights at 6 p.m. EST on YouTube. If I'm not writing hockey, I am probably watching it somewhere as a scout for the USPHL's Hershey Cubs in the Philadelphia region.

Capitals’ Top 5 Prospects Heading Into the 2025-26 Season

Christopher Babos | August 26, 2025

The Washington Capitals finished as the best team in the Eastern Conference in 2024-25 with a 51-22-9 record and 111 points, three points better than the Toronto Maple Leafs (108…

Categories Capitals Prospects, Season Previews, Washington Capitals

3 Remaining UFAs the Capitals Should Pursue

Christopher Babos | August 18, 2025

The Washington Capitals’ misfortune with the injury bug late in the 2024-25 season reinforced how valuable depth is in the NHL. Forward Aliaksei Protas was slowly worked back into the…

Categories Free Agency, Washington Capitals

How Did Capitals Prospects Perform at the 2025 World Junior Summer Showcase?

Christopher Babos | August 8, 2025

The Washington Capitals had two prospects participate in last week’s 2025 World Junior Summer Showcase (WJSS) in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Terik Parascak and Lynden Lakovic were invited to Canada’s showcase camp,…

Categories Capitals Prospects, Washington Capitals, World Junior Hockey Championship

Get to Know the Newest Capital, Declan Chisholm

Christopher Babos | July 24, 2025

The Washington Capitals made a hockey trade on the second day of the 2025 NHL Draft. The Capitals acquired defenseman Declan Chisholm and a sixth-round selection (#180) from the Minnesota…

Categories Washington Capitals

Top 8 Must-See Capitals Games in 2025-26

Christopher Babos | July 17, 2025

The Washington Capitals are now aware of the journey they must undertake to defend their status as the best team in the Eastern Conference. Washington roared to an 8-2-0 start…

Categories Washington Capitals

3 Trade Candidates the Capitals Should Pursue This Summer

Christopher Babos | July 16, 2025

Washington Capitals general manager Chris Patrick revealed his plan to add a top-six forward to the lineup when they became finalists in the Nikolaj Ehlers sweepstakes, before he signed a…

Categories Washington Capitals

Lehigh Valley Phantoms Announce John Snowden as Head Coach

Christopher Babos | July 14, 2025

On Monday, Philadelphia Flyers general manager (GM) Daniel Briere named John Snowden as the new head coach of the American Hockey League’s (AHL) Lehigh Valley Phantoms. He becomes the fifth…

Categories AHL, Lehigh Valley Phantoms, Philadelphia Flyers

Alex Ovechkin Can Reach 1,000 Goals if He Returns for 2027-28 Season

Christopher Babos | July 14, 2025

The Washington Capitals and their fans have dealt with a whirlwind of rumors this offseason surrounding the status of superstar winger Alex Ovechkin. Currently preparing for his 21st NHL season,…

Categories Washington Capitals

Get to Know the Newest Capital, Justin Sourdif

Christopher Babos | July 12, 2025

Before the 2025 NHL Draft, the Washington Capitals acquired forward Justin Sourdif from the Florida Panthers in exchange for a second-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft and a sixth-round…

Categories Washington Capitals

Capitals 2025-26 Roster Projection 1.0: Sticking With a Winning Formula

Christopher Babos | July 11, 2025

The Washington Capitals are set to enter the 2025-26 regular season with a similar roster to the one that claimed the best regular season record (51-22-9) in the Eastern Conference…

Categories Washington Capitals

Potential 2026 1st Overall Pick Gavin McKenna Reportedly Commits to Penn State

Christopher Babos | July 7, 2025

Gavin McKenna, a projected top pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, has reportedly decided to attend Pennsylvania State University this fall, according to a report from Cam Robinson of Elite Prospects.…

Categories CHL, NCAA, NHL News

Flyers Sign Cam York to 5-Year Contract Extension

Christopher Babos | July 7, 2025

On Monday, the Philadelphia Flyers confirmed that they have signed restricted free agent defenseman Cam York to a five-year, $25.75 million contract extension. The deal carries an annual average value…

Categories Flyers Transactions, Free Agency, NHL News, Philadelphia Flyers
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