Will the NHL’s Bias Show for Certain “Showcase” Teams this Season? The Hockey Writers | April 11, 2009 The term “showcase” isn’t an official word used by the NHL or anything like that but rather my way of saying which team the NHL wants to win, and not…
Jeff Schultz- Love Him or Hate Him Matt Leighton | April 10, 2009 Capitals fans fall under two categories: those who appreciate defenseman Jeff Schultz, and those who don’t. At 6’6, a lot of expected of the 23-year old Calgary native…hitting included. This…
Keith Aucoin – Washington’s ‘Little’ Spark Plug Matt Leighton | April 2, 2009 Take one look at Caps’ fourth-line center Keith Aucoin, and it’s hard to believe that he’s a superstar. At 5’9, Aucoin is making noise after being undrafted out of Divison…
Alexander “The Great” Ovechkin – Biography Michael DiFranco | March 26, 2009 With all the recent controversy over his latest goal celebration (completely unnecessary if you ask me but that is another article) I decided it was time to write about Mr.…
The Importance of Brooks Laich Matt Leighton | March 26, 2009 Brooks Laich’s philosophy is simple: “If you want money, go to the bank. If you want bread, go to the bakery. If you want goals, go to the net.” His…
Best Centers in the League? Time to Start Mentioning Nicklas Backstrom. Matt Leighton | March 3, 2009 By picking up an assist in the Capitals’ loss against Florida, Nicklas Backstrom now has points in 10 straight. Backstrom is now one point shy of tying last season’s point…
Prospect Profile: Jay Beagle Matt Leighton | February 13, 2009 It would only be fitting that a guy named “Beagle” would get called up one day after the Westminster Dog Show and make his NHL debut at the same venue,…
Caps Top Panthers; Bad Ice (Still) an Issue Matt Leighton | February 8, 2009 Saturday night the Washington Capitals took care of business, beating their Division foe, the Florida Panthers in front of a sold out crowd at Verizon Center. The Caps have now…
Salary Cap Casualties: Karl Alzner Matt Leighton | January 22, 2009 Scanning the seats at Verizon Center a few months ago, I noticed a sign that caught my eye. It was covered in flashy writing and was impossible to miss. The…
Why Situational Goalies in Washington Can Work Matt Leighton | January 18, 2009 Now that the goalie “controversy” has somewhat settled in Washington, it’s time to take a look at what’s best for the Caps as they head into the second half of…