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…
THW’s Goalie News: Player Poll, KHL All-Star Moments & Week in Review Greg Boysen | January 20, 2020 It’s Monday and that means we will take a look back at the week that was in National Hockey League goaltending. Also, nearly half the players in the league were…
THW’s Goalie News: MacLellan Backs Holtby, Boucher’s Historic Night Stephen Ground | January 9, 2020 In today’s goalie news, we’ll talk about a general manager backing his netminder. Plus, we’ll revisit an incredibly historic night in the career of a journeyman goaltender. MacLellan Backs Holtby…
THW’s Goalie News: Fleury Skips ASG, Lehner Honored & More Greg Boysen | January 4, 2020 We only had two games on the National Hockey League schedule on Friday night, but we got another road win from a top rookie. Also, the Pacific Division gets a…