Ted Starkey
Author of a pair of Washington Capitals books, Transition Game and Red Rising, as well as a book on the American Hockey League, Chasing the Dream. Covered the Capitals and the NHL for the Washington Times, AOL Sports, Sporting News, SB Nation, Newsday, Tampa Tribune and Pittsburgh Tribune-Review.
Author's Posts
Thanksgiving 2007 Holds Special Meaning for Ovechkin, Capitals
November 23rd, 2020 If any NHL team’s recent history can tie in with American Thanksgiving, it’s the Washington Capitals. Back in 2007, one of the most significant moves that changed the entire complexion of the franchise was done while most Americans were preparing their turkey and stuffing, Back when Washington entered the 2007-08 season under...
Washington Capitals' 10 Most Memorable Teams
November 15th, 2020 Since joining the NHL in 1974, the Washington Capitals have seen a roller coaster of emotions over the decades, from being the league's all-time worst club in their first season to claiming their first Stanley Cup championship in 2018. With highs and lows, here are 10 of the most memorable Capitals teams ever, some for their...
Projecting Alex Ovechkin's Final NHL Years
November 10th, 2020 Last week, while back home in Moscow, Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin made headlines saying he wanted to play for Moscow Dynamo when his NHL career came to an end. However, for those who have watched his career from when he first arrived in Washington in 2005, this isn’t really a new development. In 2008, when the...
Analysis: When Will Capitals Fans Return to Capital One Arena?
November 3rd, 2020 When Washington Capitals fans last saw their team at Capital One Arena on March 4, they certainly didn’t think it would be the last time they’d see them in the calendar year 2020. But as the 2019-20 NHL season was paused for the COVID-19 outbreak, the timing of the return of any fans to Capital One Arena is still very unclear. In...
