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AvatarMatthew 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

September 29, 2015September 29, 2015 by Matthew Speck
Alex Ovechkin, Washington Capitals, NHL, Milestones

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 …

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Categories Previews and Predictions, Trending, Washington Capitals

Jason Chimera: Washington Capitals 2015-16 Player Preview

September 9, 2015 by Matthew Speck

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, …

Read moreJason Chimera: Washington Capitals 2015-16 Player Preview

Categories Player Profiles, Washington Capitals Tags Brian MacLellan, Eric Fehr, Jason Chimera, Joel Ward

Michael Latta: Washington Capitals 2015-16 Player Preview

October 9, 2017September 8, 2015 by Matthew Speck
Michael Latta

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, …

Read moreMichael Latta: Washington Capitals 2015-16 Player Preview

Categories Player Profiles, Washington Capitals Tags Barry Trotz, Jay Beagle, Michael Latta

Is the Washington Capitals’ Window Closing?

August 31, 2015 by Matthew Speck

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 …

Read moreIs the Washington Capitals’ Window Closing?

Categories Washington Capitals Tags Alex Ovechkin, Barry Trotz, Brian MacLellan, Nicklas Backstrom

T.J. Oshie Gives Capitals Elite Top Line

July 5, 2015 by Matthew Speck

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 …

Read moreT.J. Oshie Gives Capitals Elite Top Line

Categories Washington Capitals Tags Alex Ovechkin, Nicklas Backstrom, T.J. Oshie

Is the Washington Capitals Defense Set?

July 2, 2015 by Matthew Speck

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 …

Read moreIs the Washington Capitals Defense Set?

Categories Washington Capitals Tags Brian MacLellan, Stanislav Galiev, Steve Oleksy, Taylor Chorney

Justin Williams Signing Outstanding Deal For Capitals

July 2, 2015 by Matthew Speck

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 …

Read moreJustin Williams Signing Outstanding Deal For Capitals

Categories Washington Capitals Tags Barry Trotz, Brian MacLellan, Justin Williams

Jay Beagle: Another Questionable Decision By Capitals’ GM MacLellan

June 30, 2015 by Matthew Speck
Jay Beagle

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 …

Read moreJay Beagle: Another Questionable Decision By Capitals’ GM MacLellan

Categories Washington Capitals Tags Barry Trotz, Brian MacLellan, Jay Beagle, Michael Latta

Washington Capitals Restock Defense Pipeline at Draft

June 28, 2015 by Matthew Speck

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 …

Read moreWashington Capitals Restock Defense Pipeline at Draft

Categories Washington Capitals Tags Brian MacLellan, Colby Williams, Connor Hobbs, Jonas Siegenthaler

Ilya Samsonov Worth Risk For Washington Capitals

June 27, 2015 by Matthew Speck

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 …

Read moreIlya Samsonov Worth Risk For Washington Capitals

Categories Washington Capitals Tags Braden Holtby, Ilya Samsonov, Philipp Grubauer, Vitek Vanecek

Washington Capitals Prospect Rankings

June 26, 2015 by Matthew Speck
Travis Boyd

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 …

Read moreWashington Capitals Prospect Rankings

Categories Prospects, Washington Capitals Tags Jakub Vrana, Madison Bowey, Philipp Grubauer, Riley Barber

Top 5 Free Agent Goalies

June 22, 2015 by Matthew Speck

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 …

Read moreTop 5 Free Agent Goalies

Categories Editor's Choice, Free Agents Tags Antti Niemi, Devan Dubnyk, Karri Ramo, Michal Neuvirth
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