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Michael MazzucaMichael 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

February 26, 2017 by Michael Mazzuca
Brooks Laich, Washington Capitals, NHL, Milestones

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 …

Read moreCapitals at the Deadline Since 2006

Categories Capitals History, Washington Capitals Tags Alexandre Giroux, Brooks Laich, Daniel Winnik, Semyon Varlamov, Top Story

Potential Trades in Capitals Corner

February 22, 2017 by Michael Mazzuca

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. …

Read morePotential Trades in Capitals Corner

Categories Trade Deadline, Washington Capitals Tags Carl Soderberg, Daniel Winnik, Ian Cole, Karl Alzner

The Bear Among Capitals

September 27, 2017February 20, 2017 by Michael Mazzuca

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 …

Read moreThe Bear Among Capitals

Categories Player Profiles, Washington Capitals Tags Barry Trotz, Top Story, Zach Sanford

Capitals’ Crease is Clicking

February 12, 2017 by Michael Mazzuca

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, …

Read moreCapitals’ Crease is Clicking

Categories Washington Capitals Tags Braden Holtby, Philipp Grubauer

Hockey Is for Everyone Month in Washington

February 7, 2017 by Michael Mazzuca

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 …

Read moreHockey Is for Everyone Month in Washington

Categories Washington Capitals Tags Alex Ovechkin, Connor McDavid, Top Story, USA Warriors

Capitals Early February Matchups

February 3, 2017 by Michael Mazzuca
Sebastian Aho, NHL, Carolina Hurricanes

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 …

Read moreCapitals Early February Matchups

Categories Washington Capitals Tags Alex Ovechkin, Jeff Carter, Sebastian Aho, Top Story

Capitals All-Star Moments, Memories

February 1, 2017 by Michael Mazzuca
beer hockey

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. …

Read moreCapitals All-Star Moments, Memories

Categories Washington Capitals Tags Alex Ovechkin, Braden Holtby, Sergei Gonchar, Top Story

Washington on a Roll, Upcoming Free Agents

January 27, 2017 by Michael Mazzuca

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 …

Read moreWashington on a Roll, Upcoming Free Agents

Categories Free Agents, Washington Capitals Tags Brad Marchand, Brent Burns, Jarome Iginla, Nicklas Backstrom

Drafting the Washington Way: 2000s

January 23, 2017 by Michael Mazzuca
Alex Ovechkin

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 …

Read moreDrafting the Washington Way: 2000s

Categories Capitals History, Washington Capitals Tags Alex Ovechkin, Braden Holtby, John Carlson, Nicklas Backstrom, Top Story

Capitals Defense to Protect in Expansion

January 19, 2017 by Michael Mazzuca
John Carlson, Washington Capitals, NHL, London Knights

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 …

Read moreCapitals Defense to Protect in Expansion

Categories NHL Expansion, Washington Capitals Tags Dmitry Orlov, John Carlson, Matt Niskanen, Top Story

Why the Capitals Have the Gusto

January 15, 2017 by Michael Mazzuca
Alex Ovechkin

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 …

Read moreWhy the Capitals Have the Gusto

Categories Previews and Predictions, Washington Capitals Tags Alex Ovechkin

Capitals of the Week

January 9, 2017 by Michael Mazzuca
Justin Williams Capitals

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 …

Read moreCapitals of the Week

Categories Washington Capitals Tags Braden Holtby, Evgeny Kuznetsov, Justin Williams, Top Story
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