Capitals Have Limited Options With Lundqvist News Ted Starkey | December 17, 2020 The Washington Capitals’ plan to help Ilya Samsonov succeed Braden Holtby in net got upended on Thursday afternoon, as goaltender Henrik Lundqvist, who signed to a one-year, $1.5 million deal…
Lundqvist & the Capitals Looking for a New Beginning Matt Eshleman | October 23, 2020 The Washington Capitals started this year’s NHL free agency unlike many would have expected. While it had been known for weeks leading up to free agency that star goaltender Braden…
Holtby Leaves a Legacy With the Capitals Marcus Boutilier | October 12, 2020 Braden Holtby will be leaving the Washington Capitals as a pivotal asset in the team’s only Stanley Cup championship just two seasons ago and leaves a lasting legacy off the…
Capitals Could Find Veteran Backup in Craig Anderson Ben Little | September 29, 2020 It seems inevitable at this point that Braden Holtby will be leaving the Washington Capitals to test the free-agent market. His departure will leave sophomore netminder, Ilya Samsonov, responsible for…
Capitals’ Vanecek Emerges as Likely Backup for Next Season Ben Little | August 6, 2020 At the start of this season, Washington Capitals fans knew they were in for a transitional period. Not a transition from the Caps being a good team to a rebuilding…
Reirden and Capitals Search for Plan B in Goal Scott Lowe | July 28, 2020 Todd Reirden always has a plan. And although the Washington Capitals’ head coach usually is not particularly forthcoming with the details of his plans, you can be assured that they…
These Playoffs Are Braden Holtby’s Time to Shine Ben Little | July 25, 2020 There’s no point in trying to argue it: Braden Holtby did not have a very good 2019-20 season. I don’t think he would argue it because we have seen how…
Holtby’s Last Hurrah with the Caps? Scott Lowe | July 18, 2020 Braden Holtby has been counted out before. For those with short memories, in the midst of the worst statistical season to that point in his career in 2017-18, Holtby lost…
Capitals: 5 Free Agent Goalie Targets Anthony Paradiso | May 14, 2020 It’s been two months since the National Hockey League paused its season but it feels like an eternity. In the meantime, we can whet our appetites by looking ahead to…
THW’s Goalie News: Korpisalo On the Mend, Holtby Safe, and More Stephen Ground | February 20, 2020 It’s the right time of year for players to get healthy, but sometimes, that creates a tough decision for the front office. That’s the situation the Columbus Blue Jackets face…
Capitals’ Samsonov Making a Calder Trophy Push Liz Barr | February 4, 2020 Ilya Samsonov, the Washington Capitals’ highly touted first-round pick in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft and presumptive goalie of the future, finally got his chance in the NHL this season.…
THW’s Goalie News: Rask Returns, Gibson’s Tribute & More Greg Boysen | February 1, 2020 Friday night was an evening to remember in the National Hockey League. We had the top two teams in the Atlantic Division keep on winning, history in Ottawa and an…