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Michael Mazzuca

Michael Mazzuca graduated from The University of Scranton with a degree in journalism and electronic media. Mike began writing for The Hockey Writers in December 2016. He has written for the AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins as well as the Rockland Boulders independent baseball team. Follow him on Twitter at @MazzucaMike.

Capitals at the Deadline Since 2006

Michael Mazzuca | February 26, 2017

March 1 will be ‘Black Friday’ for National Hockey League general managers. The 2017 NHL trade deadline, a mere four days away, will be remembered for the decisions of all…

Categories Capitals History, Washington Capitals

Potential Trades in Capitals Corner

Michael Mazzuca | February 22, 2017

The adage states, ‘if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.’ The Washington Capitals have glided through this season to reign over the NHL with 24 games left on the schedule.…

Categories Trade Deadline, Washington Capitals

The Bear Among Capitals

Michael Mazzuca | February 20, 2017

Zach Sanford will remember it for a lifetime. He came across the ice, corralled the puck and wristed the puck into the net to give the Washington Capitals a one-goal…

Categories Player Profiles, Washington Capitals

Capitals’ Crease is Clicking

Michael Mazzuca | February 12, 2017

Barry Trotz has a decision to make every night — who should start between the pipes? One option is the reigning Vezina Trophy winner who, alongside the great Martin Brodeur,…

Categories Washington Capitals

Hockey Is for Everyone Month in Washington

Michael Mazzuca | February 7, 2017

Hockey is for everyone. Really, it’s Hockey is For Everyone™ month. February features one day devoted to love – and possibly invented by Hallmark – while the hockey community associates…

Categories Washington Capitals

Capitals Early February Matchups

Michael Mazzuca | February 3, 2017

It’s February 1 and some NHL players have recently returned home from a weekend where they got to see old pals and rivals, reminisce with teammates and coaches, and salute the fans…

Categories Washington Capitals

Capitals All-Star Moments, Memories

Michael Mazzuca | February 1, 2017

Alex Ovechkin, Sergei Gonchar and Mike Gartner have some things in common. Each of them has donned the Washington Capitals uniform. Each has been selected to participate in previous All-Star games.…

Categories Washington Capitals

Washington on a Roll, Upcoming Free Agents

Michael Mazzuca | January 27, 2017

The Washington Capitals engine is roaring in January. Washington drives a 11-1-1 record this month that catapults the team atop league standings. Even with key defenseman John Carlson out of the…

Categories Free Agents, Washington Capitals

Drafting the Washington Way: 2000s

Michael Mazzuca | January 23, 2017

The Washington Capitals have taken a simpler approach: draft bold, draft deep, draft smart. This new plan has resulted in Washington’s renaissance of domination. Just like the Detroit Red Wings from…

Categories Capitals History, Washington Capitals

Capitals Defense to Protect in Expansion

Michael Mazzuca | January 19, 2017

Depth on the blue line has always been the Achilles’ heel of the Washington Capitals. General manager Brian MacLellan sought to address this issue by signing free agents Matt Niskanen…

Categories NHL Expansion, Washington Capitals

Why the Capitals Have the Gusto

Michael Mazzuca | January 15, 2017

Alex Ovechkin has reached another milestone. The Caps are on a roll. Washington appears unstoppable. In poetic fashion, Ovechkin tallied his 1,000th and 1,001st point against rival Pittsburgh Penguins in front…

Categories Previews and Predictions, Washington Capitals

Capitals of the Week

Michael Mazzuca | January 9, 2017

The Washington Capitals proved they are a powerful team during the first week of January. Their torrid pace of wins moved them into the first wild card spot, which is two…

Categories Washington Capitals
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