Marcus 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.

Author's Posts

Capitals' Future Drafting Focus Must Turn to the Center

October 29th, 2020 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 extension to keep him in DC for the next five seasons. However, the team's last two first-round draft selections were centers as...

Contract-Year Capitals Could Complicate Salary Cap Decisions

October 22nd, 2020 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 flat salary cap for next season. With the upper limit likely staying at or near $81.5 million for the near future, more challenges in...

Flyers Get Wisdom From the Kingston Frontenacs

October 17th, 2020 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 team would select the homegrown player, as the thought of a player bound for professional hockey was already there. The Philadelphia Flyers selected the...

Holtby Leaves a Legacy With the Capitals

October 12th, 2020 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 ice attributed to his endless community involvement. Though when you look back at the journey the small-town born Saskatchewan native took to become arguably...