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Marcus BoutilierMarcus Boutilier

A Sports Administration graduate bringing over 35 years of following Capitals hockey. An experienced freelance writer contributing NHL and OHL information. Most recently covering the Kingston Frontenacs and a feature article in Beckett Hockey magazine. A former intern with the 1997 OHL Champion Oshawa Generals.

Andy Sutton Equipped For Life After Hockey

November 23, 2020 by Marcus Boutilier
Andy Sutton Equipped For Life After Hockey

Playing big was never a problem for retired NHL veteran Andy Sutton. The 6-foot-6, 250-pound defenceman played a fearless style of game, blocking shots, making big hits, and standing up …

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Categories Player Profiles, The Business of Hockey Tags Andy Sutton

Capitals Enjoy Successful Decade at World Junior Tournament

November 14, 2020 by Marcus Boutilier
John Carlson #74 of the Washington Capitals

From 2010 to 2020, the Washington Capitals enjoyed great performances from some of their top prospects at the annual World Junior Championships. Not all prospects won a gold medal for …

Read moreCapitals Enjoy Successful Decade at World Junior Tournament

Categories Capitals History, World Junior Hockey Championship Tags Connor McMichael, Evgeny Kuznetsov, Filip Forsberg, John Carlson

Capitals’ Future Drafting Focus Must Turn to the Center

October 29, 2020 by Marcus Boutilier
Nicklas Backstrom Washington Capitals

The Washington Capitals understand they must address the center position as their perennial number-one center and future Hall of Fame inductee, Nicklas Backstrom’s career winds down. He recently signed an …

Read moreCapitals’ Future Drafting Focus Must Turn to the Center

Categories Washington Capitals Tags Brian MacLellan, Connor McMichael, Hendrix Lapierre, Nicklas Backstrom

Contract-Year Capitals Could Complicate Salary Cap Decisions

October 22, 2020 by Marcus Boutilier
Jakub Vrana Washington Capitals

Washington Capitals general manager Brian MacLellan has had to make some crucial decisions during the 2020 offseason. Some additional thought went into this year’s contract offers and signings given the …

Read moreContract-Year Capitals Could Complicate Salary Cap Decisions

Categories Washington Capitals Tags Alex Ovechkin, Jakub Vrana

Flyers Get Wisdom From the Kingston Frontenacs

October 17, 2020 by Marcus Boutilier
Zayde Wisdom Kingston Frontenacs

As the 2020 NHL Draft approached, Zayde Wisdom started to become a name more recognizable in hockey circles throughout pro scouting. Hockey fans in Kingston had an interest in which …

Read moreFlyers Get Wisdom From the Kingston Frontenacs

Categories CHL, Flyers Prospects, OHL Tags Kingston Frontenacs, Zayde Wisdom

Holtby Leaves a Legacy With the Capitals

October 12, 2020 by Marcus Boutilier
Braden Holtby #70 of the Washington Capitals kisses the Stanley Cup

Braden Holtby will be leaving the Washington Capitals as a pivotal asset in the team’s only Stanley Cup championship just two seasons ago and leaves a lasting legacy off the …

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Categories Capitals Goaltending, NHL Goaltending, Player Profiles Tags Braden Holtby, Olaf Kolzig

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