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.
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Jason Chimera: Washington Capitals 2015-16 Player Preview
September 9th, 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, entering the year at 36 years old. His skills have certainly deteriorated, no longer a huge force on the forecheck, but he still brings some speed which...
Michael Latta: Washington Capitals 2015-16 Player Preview
September 8th, 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, mainly Justin Williams and T.J. Oshie. With much of their forwards earning significant salary in the upcoming campaign, a...
Is the Washington Capitals' Window Closing?
August 31st, 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 prominent veteran wingers in T.J. Oshie and Justin Williams this offseason, while locking up franchise goaltender Braden Holtby on a lucrative five-year...
T.J. Oshie Gives Capitals Elite Top Line
July 5th, 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 Wednesday night, signing the longtime L.A. Kings forward to a two-year contract. However, the intense search continued and Washington added another...
Is the Washington Capitals Defense Set?
July 2nd, 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 add a depth defenseman. MacLellan and the Caps' brass concluded that small part of their offseason Wednesday, adding a small piece to their 2015-16 blue line. Washington...
Justin Williams Signing Outstanding Deal For Capitals
July 2nd, 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 free agency, the Capitals announced they signed forward Justin Williams to a two-year contract, worth 6.5 million dollars, $3.25 million...