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Matthew Speck

Matthew Speck covers the Washington Capitals organization for The Hockey Writers. He provides coverage of both Washington at the NHL level and prospect related content. Matthew also covers local sports for the Lebanon Daily News in Central Pennsylvania. You can email him at mspeck21@yahoo.com with any questions or comments.

Washington Capitals 2015-16 Season Preview

Matthew Speck | September 29, 2015

The Washington Capitals 2014-15 campaign was surely not a forgettable one for head coach Barry Trotz and his players during the beginning of a new era of Caps’ hockey. Trotz…

Categories Previews and Predictions, Trending, Washington Capitals

Jason Chimera: Washington Capitals 2015-16 Player Preview

Matthew Speck | September 9, 2015

This is part of a series of Washington Capitals player previews heading into the 2015-16 season. Jason Chimera is the oldest Capitals player on the roster heading into this season,…

Categories Player Profiles, Washington Capitals

Michael Latta: Washington Capitals 2015-16 Player Preview

Matthew Speck | September 8, 2015

This is the first of a number of player previews heading into the Washington Capitals‘ 2015-16 season. Washington general manager Brian MacLellan certainly bulked up on offensively skilled players this offseason,…

Categories Player Profiles, Washington Capitals

Is the Washington Capitals’ Window Closing?

Matthew Speck | August 31, 2015

It is safe to say the Washington Capitals and general manager Brian MacLellan are all in on contending for a Stanley Cup championship in the upcoming season. They added two…

Categories Washington Capitals

T.J. Oshie Gives Capitals Elite Top Line

Matthew Speck | July 5, 2015

Capitals General Manager Brian MacLellan was on the lookout for a top-six winger for the 2015-16 since Washington’s season concluded in the playoffs. He found one in Justin Williams last…

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Is the Washington Capitals Defense Set?

Matthew Speck | July 2, 2015

With the loss of Mike Green in free agency to the Detroit Red Wings, it was known that the Capitals would likely stay quiet on the blue line and just…

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Justin Williams Signing Outstanding Deal For Capitals

Matthew Speck | July 2, 2015

Capitals General Manager Brian MacLellan had been searching for a serviceable top-six forward to aid Washington’s offense for the 2015-16 season and quite possibly, beyond. After an uneventful day in…

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Jay Beagle: Another Questionable Decision By Capitals’ GM MacLellan

Matthew Speck | June 30, 2015

Brian MacLellan has been the general manager of the Washington Capitals for roughly over a year and has altered much of the team’s personnel, both on the ice and behind the…

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Washington Capitals Restock Defense Pipeline at Draft

Matthew Speck | June 28, 2015

The Washington Capitals made a franchise altering splash last July in free agency, signing free agents Brooks Orpik and Matt Niskanen to long-term deals. The contracts were not cheap at…

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Ilya Samsonov Worth Risk For Washington Capitals

Matthew Speck | June 27, 2015

The Washington Capitals surprised many with their selection of goaltender Ilya Samsonov in the first round of the 2015 NHL entry draft Friday night. The Capitals last selected a goalie…

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Washington Capitals Prospect Rankings

Matthew Speck | June 26, 2015

With the NHL draft to begin tonight in Florida, the Washington Capitals will look at add more high-end talent and continue to accumulate depth in their minor league system. There…

Categories NHL Prospects, Washington Capitals

Top 5 Free Agent Goalies

Matthew Speck | June 22, 2015

The NHL draft commences Friday evening and concludes Saturday as the NHL offseason will be in full swing come the end of June. July 1st at noon marks the first minute that…

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