Three of the Most Important Players Heading to Arbitration Anthony Fusco | July 22, 2015 It has been a busy summer for just about every team in the National Hockey League. The management core of each franchise has been preparing for the draft, free agency…
Will the Washington Capitals Trade for a Center? Glynn Cosker | July 18, 2015 The Washington Capitals’ Nicklas Backstrom is one of the best centers in the NHL. Once he recovers from offseason hip surgery, he’ll almost certainly line up between superstar Alex Ovechkin…
Game of Numbers: Washington Capitals Edition Andrew Forbes | July 12, 2015 The Game of Numbers is an exclusive THW series looking at upcoming milestones around the NHL. Each team will be looked at individually in three parts – individual player milestones,…
Metropolitan Division Summer Power Rankings Brian Sklar | July 12, 2015 The Metropolitan Division has significantly gotten tougher and tougher over the past few seasons. The Pittsburgh Penguins were able to win the Metropolitan Division in 2013-2014 and the New…
The Six Most Intriguing Free Agents at Capitals Development Camp Ben Lutz | July 11, 2015 With Development Camp finishing up for the Washington Capitals this Saturday, the vast majority of work is almost done for the team’s coaching staff and front office executives. Outside of…
NHL Free Agency: The Best Deals So Far Ryan Szporer | July 9, 2015 Traditionally, NHL free agency is marred by overspending on the part of desperate general managers sometimes just looking to keep up appearances, but not so much in 2015. In fact,…
How Do Williams and Oshie Fit in Washington? Ben Lutz | July 7, 2015 Man, talk about a week’s worth of opinions. First, General Manager Brian McClellan was skewered for wasting a first round pick on a goaltender. Now, he has been praised for…
Evgeny Kuznetsov Gets Bridge Deal Dustin Nelson | July 7, 2015 Young Washington Capitals forward Evgeny Kuznetsov signed a two-year bridge contract worth $6 million on Monday evening. https://twitter.com/alex_prewitt/status/618177925351931904 Kuznetsov put in a strong rookie campaign, scoring 11 goals and 26…
Washington’s Latest Right Wingers: Capitals’ Williams and Oshie Glynn Cosker | July 6, 2015 On your left, we have superstar and future Hall-of-Famer Alex Ovechkin. And, on your right, we have … well until recently, it was anybody’s guess. After a shrewd few days…
T.J. Oshie Gives Capitals Elite Top Line Matthew Speck | July 5, 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…
Caps’ Lineup Takes Shape After MacLellan’s Moves Scott Lowe | July 5, 2015 Two things happened with the Washington Capitals’ signing of Justin Williams Wednesday. The team filled a hole at right wing among its top six that has existed for quite some…
Captials Add Depth, Sign Dan Ellis Dustin Nelson | July 4, 2015 On Saturday, the Washington Capitals added goaltending depth by signing veteran netminder Dan Ellis to a one-year, two-way contract. NEWS: #Caps sign goaltender Dan Ellis to a one-year, two-way contract.…