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Glynn Cosker

Glynn Cosker is based in the Washington D.C. area. A professional writer and blogger, Glynn brings insightful news and information on all things related to the Washington Capitals for THW. Follow Glynn @DCPuckDrop

Will 2015-16 Be The Cup-Winning Season For Henrik Lundqvist?

Glynn Cosker | August 31, 2015

Washington Capitals’ fans know all about Henrik Lundqvist; they know that he’s the best current goalie in the NHL never to have won a Stanley Cup. The Capitals have certainly…

Categories New York Rangers, Rangers Goaltending

Capitals’ Nicklas Backstrom May Not Start Season

Glynn Cosker | August 26, 2015

Washington Capitals’ center Nicklas Backstrom – arguably one of the best centers in the NHL – has revealed that he may not be ready to take the ice for the…

Categories Washington Capitals

Quebec City and Las Vegas Enter NHL Expansion Final Stage

Glynn Cosker | August 25, 2015

The hopeful NHL expansion team cities Las Vegas and Quebec City have both entered into Phase Three of the official process. In a nutshell, Phase Three means that each prospective…

Categories NHL Expansion, NHL News

Derek Roy’s Post-Edmonton Team: The Capitals?

Glynn Cosker | August 18, 2015

The Washington Capitals will take the ice for the 2015-16 NHL season with some new personnel, especially in their forward ranks. The acquisition of T.J. Oshie and Justin Williams bolstered…

Categories Edmonton Oilers, Trending, Washington Capitals

Top 5 Alex Ovechkin Goals

Glynn Cosker | August 17, 2015

The Washington Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin is a superstar and a phenomenal ambassador for the game of hockey. The Russian’s presence on the ice has put fear into every opposing NHL…

Categories Top 10 Lists, Trending, Washington Capitals

4 Reasons Why the Washington Capitals Can Win the Metropolitan Division

Glynn Cosker | August 13, 2015

In the days of the old NHL Southeast Division – comprised of the Washington Capitals, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Lightning, Florida Panthers and Winnipeg Jets (formerly the Atlanta Thrashers) –…

Categories Top 10 Lists, Trending, Washington Capitals

Predicting the Top-5 Power Play Units for the 2015-16 Season

Glynn Cosker | August 10, 2015

The power play unit’s success rate is often the variable that determines if an NHL team makes the playoffs – and how far they progress in the postseason. Let’s take…

Categories Top 10 Lists, Trending, Washington Capitals

The Montreal Canadiens’ Diamond in the Rough: Alexander Semin

Glynn Cosker | August 6, 2015

When the Montreal Canadiens offered Alexander Semin a one-year contract worth just $1.1 million, many Habs experts raised their eyebrows. One of the most polarizing characters in the NHL was…

Categories Montreal Canadiens, Trending

Jets’ Byfuglien Possible Bruins’ Trade Target?

Glynn Cosker | August 4, 2015

The Boston Bruins need a top-four defenseman; is the Winnipeg Jets’ big Dustin Byfuglien a suitable trade candidate? There was a great deal of weekend buzz on the subject. The…

Categories Boston Bruins, NHL Rumors, Trending, Winnipeg Jets

The Factors Surrounding a Sedin Twins Trade

Glynn Cosker | July 29, 2015

They’re household names in Vancouver and within the homes of anyone who knows anything about hockey. But, are Henrik and Daniel Sedin on the trading block? The rumor mill is…

Categories Vancouver Canucks

5 Predictions for the Washington Capitals Next Season

Glynn Cosker | July 29, 2015

The Washington Capitals had an excellent 2014-15 season, bowing out of the Stanley Cup playoffs in the second round against the New York Rangers after an overtime loss in Game…

Categories Top 10 Lists, Washington Capitals

NHL: Shootouts, 3 Points For A Win, A Tie?

Glynn Cosker | July 27, 2015

The shootout is an interesting subject–not only for the NHL–but multiple other worldwide sports. Many people grizzle at the concept of deciding any sports game with a skills contest. However,…

Categories Commentary, Hockey History
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