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Jesse Courville-Lynch

Jesse has been a writer for over four years, starting with The Hockey Writers back in January of 2023. While previously holding credentials for the WHL's Edmonton Oil Kings, he primarily covers his hometown Edmonton Oilers, while also being an at-large writer. Away from writing, he is a hockey coach, currently serving as the Assistant Coach of the PAC U17AAA Saints. Jesse has obtained a freelance and sports writing diploma with distinction from the London School of Journalism, while also pursuing a business administration diploma from NAIT.

Capitals Should Be Targeting Bo Horvat at the Trade Deadline

Jesse Courville-Lynch | January 27, 2023

The Washington Capitals are a clear buyer going into the 2023 Trade Deadline, as the team currently sits fifth in the Metropolitan Division with a 25-19-6 record. The team is…

Categories Editor's Choice, Trade Deadline, Washington Capitals

Capitals News & Rumors: Wilson Injury, Ovechkin & Trade Talks

Jesse Courville-Lynch | January 25, 2023

In this Washington Capitals news and rumors update, Tom Wilson exited the game against the Colorado Avalanche Tuesday night with a lower-body injury. Meanwhile, Alex Ovechkin continues his race to…

Categories Column, News and Rumors, Washington Capitals

Capitals Depth Proving Team Is More Than A Power Play Team

Jesse Courville-Lynch | January 16, 2023

The Washington Capitals finished the 2021-22 season with the fourth-best power-play percentage in the league. An impressive 29.17 percent had them behind only the Colorado Avalanche, New York Rangers, and…

Categories Washington Capitals

Capitals Have Found Unexpected Gem With Dylan Strome

Jesse Courville-Lynch | January 12, 2023

Being involved in trade rumors is never fun when all you’re trying to do is play hockey to the best of your abilities. Unfortunately for Dylan Strome, that was the…

Categories Washington Capitals

Capitals’ Depth Keeps Stanley Cup Window Open

Jesse Courville-Lynch | August 7, 2022

When the Washington Capitals won the Stanley Cup back in 2018, there were many fans concerned about how the future would look. The following offseason wasn’t ideal with the departures…

Categories Washington Capitals

Capitals Will Be Just Fine Without Backstrom

Jesse Courville-Lynch | August 2, 2022

Washington Capitals forward Nicklas Backstrom underwent hip resurfacing surgery this offseason, which is a rather complicated procedure. The 34-year-old is coming off a 47-game campaign in 2021-22, with 6 goals…

Categories Washington Capitals

Breaking Down the Capitals’ 2022 Draft Class

Jesse Courville-Lynch | July 27, 2022

The Washington Capitals have once again added to their prospect pool with the additions of six new players selected at the 2022 NHL Entry Draft just weeks ago. In the…

Categories Capitals Prospects, NHL Prospects

Capitals’ Offseason Proves They Are Ready For a Repeat of 2018

Jesse Courville-Lynch | July 22, 2022

To say Washington Capitals fans are getting worried would be an understatement. Following their incredible run to their first Stanley Cup in 2018, the team has endured four straight first…

Categories Washington Capitals
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