Capitals Keep Hershey Bears Staff Together Matthew Speck | June 21, 2015 There was an unsettling feeling from the Hershey Bears following an unsatisfactory 2013-14 season under Mike Haviland that resulted in a rare absence from the AHL playoffs. The organization made…
Patrick Sharp Trade a Good ‘Fit’ for Washington Capitals Glynn Cosker | June 19, 2015 Attaining the services of three-time Stanley Cup winner Patrick Sharp via a trade with the Chicago Blackhawks is good business for the Washington Capitals—according to one NHL insider. “I think…
Brian MacLellan Makes Capitals Youth A Priority Matthew Speck | June 19, 2015 The moves will get harder and the decisions will become tougher for Washington Capitals General Manager Brian MacLellan this offseason. For now, MacLellan will look to get the bulk of…
Will Phil Kessel be Traded to the Washington Capitals? Glynn Cosker | June 8, 2015 Washington Capitals GM Brian MacLellan made it clear last month that he is looking for a new top-six winger to start next season. The free agency pool is somewhat lacking…
The 5 Best Duos in the NHL Jordan Dix | June 5, 2015 One superstar on a line has shown to be difficult to match up against. Sidney Crosby has proven that very often as he has continued to rack up points no matter…
Why Andrew Gordon Signed in Sweden Matthew Speck | June 5, 2015 Andrew Gordon played eight professional hockey league seasons before deciding to make a big career decision this week, signing with Linkoping in Sweden. The 29-year-old veteran winger had seriously thought…
The Puzzling Tale of Ex-Capital Alexander Semin Glynn Cosker | June 4, 2015 Former Washington Capital Alexander Semin is a puzzling yet talented player. When he was 100 percent focused and firing on all cylinders for the Capitals, Semin was amazing. Unfortunately, he…
Does Garrett Mitchell Have NHL Potential? Matthew Speck | June 3, 2015 The Washington Capitals and GM Brian MacLellan completed their first free agency move on Tuesday, re-signing forward prospect Garrett Mitchell to a two-year, two-way contract. Mitchell has yet to appear…
How much is Braden Holtby Worth to the Capitals? Glynn Cosker | June 2, 2015 The Washington Capitals have some economic work to do this month. The team has a group of players due to become free agents on July 1– and the one they…
Washington’s Six Most Important Free Agents Ben Lutz | May 30, 2015 Even as we hit the two week anniversary of the New York Rangers advancing to the third round of the Stanley Cup playoffs, it still hurts. All the Capitals needed…
2 Capitals Facing Uncertain Futures: Brooks Laich and Joel Ward Glynn Cosker | May 28, 2015 Two crowd favorites for the Washington Capitals must now cautiously ponder the coming months for two different reasons. Right wing Joel Ward has the business of landing a new contract…
Washington Capitals Hindered by Limited Picks at NHL Draft Matthew Speck | May 28, 2015 The Washington Capitals are in a pretty good spot. They just finished a good, but not great season under first-year head coach Barry Trotz and GM Brian MacLellan. Their farm…