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Joe Wilson

Joe Wilson is a published writer and an avid Capitals fan. He has been following the team since 1993. When not writing and working he is studying to complete his history degree.

The Top Ten Washington Capitals Wingers of All Time

Joe Wilson | November 21, 2017

The Caps have had some great wingers in their time. Some are Hall of Famers, some are team record setters while others are current superstars. In compiling and grading this…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, Top 10 Lists, Washington Capitals

The Top Ten Washington Capitals Centers

Joe Wilson | October 18, 2017

This article was originally published in May, 2012. The Washington Capitals have had excellent talent at center since their inception in 1974. Some were drafted, some came in trades and…

Categories Hockey History, Top 10 Lists, Washington Capitals

Caps Update: Ribeiro In, Green Signs, Johansson Named Assistant Coach

Joe Wilson | July 19, 2012

Takes A Ribbing, Keeps On Ticking The Caps traded yet another draft pick and prospect Cody Eakin to the Stars for veteran center Mike Ribeiro. He had spent the past…

Categories Washington Capitals

Caps Update: Oates In, Wideman Out, Evason to Milwaukee Admirals

Joe Wilson | June 27, 2012

Back In The Saddledome Again Caps blueliner Dennis Wideman was traded to the Calgary Flames in return for a fifth round draft pick and the rights to minor league prospect…

Categories Washington Capitals, WHL

The NHL Awards: Won’t Someone Please Pay Attention To Us?

Joe Wilson | June 20, 2012

Party Time Like NASCAR and your local bowling league, the NHL has an award gala at the end of the season.  Gone are the scruffy beards and gap-toothed scowls. In…

Categories Humor, News

Goons and Cheap Shots: Keeping Hockey Out Of The Mainstream

Joe Wilson | June 7, 2012

Expectations We have within us an innate sense of right and wrong. Along with that comes a desire to see justice done and for equality. When we see injustice and…

Categories News

The Top Five Washington Capitals Goalies

Joe Wilson | June 5, 2012

Goaltender has been the weakest position for the Capitals over the course of their existence.  The team has generated Hall of Fame forwards and defenceman. Lamentably, no netminder of superior…

Categories Hockey History, Top 10 Lists, Washington Capitals

The Top Ten Washington Capitals Defensemen

Joe Wilson | May 30, 2012

This article was originally published in May, 2012. The Washington Capitals were blessed at the defenceman position. Among their rank are Hall of Famers, a two-time Norris Trophy winner, record setters and…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, Washington Capitals

Peter Bondra Belongs In The Hockey Hall Of Fame

Joe Wilson | May 23, 2012

 When did you start watching hockey? When did you commit to spending a few hours, every other day, for two-thirds of the year, to being a spectator? When did you…

Categories International Hockey, Player Profiles, Washington Capitals

The Washington Capitals Will Win Game 7 In New York

Joe Wilson | May 11, 2012

Momentum The Caps have outplayed and outworked the Rangers in the last three games.  Having said that, the games have been incredibly tight. Untimely penalties and bad bounces have hurt…

Categories New York Rangers, Washington Capitals

George Mc Phee Defeats The Bruins In 7

Joe Wilson | April 26, 2012

  Nay Sayers Everyone who questioned Caps GM George Mc Phee’s moves (or lack thereof) this season owes him an apology letter. In game five, Troy Brouwer netted a power play…

Categories Boston Bruins, Washington Capitals

Thuggish Buffoonery: AKA The NHL Playoffs

Joe Wilson | April 24, 2012

  Ah, Spring… When otherwise sportsmanlike players make decidedly unsportsmanlike plays. In game one of the Predators/Red Wings series, the man on the left gripped Henrik Zetterberg by the back of the…

Categories Arizona Coyotes, Boston Bruins, Detroit Red Wings, Nashville Predators, New York Rangers, Ottawa Senators, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Uncategorized, Washington Capitals
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