Less Pressure Will Equal Capitals Playoff Success The Hockey Writers | August 30, 2017 Pressure is defined as “the stress or urgency of matters demanding attention” in Merriam-Webster’s dictionary. Successful teams in the NHL are measured by how well they deal with pressure, especially in…
Washington Capitals: 2017-18 Bold Predictions Andrew Forbes | August 28, 2017 Over the next couple of months, The Hockey Writers will be releasing a series of bold predictions. Team by team, this series will take shape as we look at some…
Kuznetsov Could Become the Capitals’ First-Line Center Sammi Silber | August 22, 2017 When it comes to the Washington Capitals’ roster, the team has strong depth down the middle. Not only do they have one of the league’s top centers in Nicklas Backstrom…
What If NHL Players Go to the Olympics? Peter Ferrell | August 16, 2017 We’ve all heard the rumours. Despite the National Hockey League’s decision to take a pass on the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, there are, apparently, a few rebellious players willing…
It’s Not Cup or Bust for Ovechkin Sammi Silber | August 10, 2017 This past season was one that definitely seemed like “the year” for the Washington Capitals. Not only did they clinch their division and the Eastern Conference, dominating all of their…
Does Ovechkin as a Shark Make Sense? Zeke | June 6, 2017 One of hockey’s brightest stars, Alexander Ovechkin, is rumored to be on the trading block. There are reasons a deal makes sense for the Washington Capitals. The elite goal scorer…
Tape2Tape: George McPhee Talks Expansion, Combine Andrew Forbes | June 6, 2017 The NHL’s Combine week is all about getting to know the future of the league. Some of the top prospects expected to go in the upcoming draft meet with teams…
Would a Major Shakeup Really Help the Capitals? Sammi Silber | May 31, 2017 After yet another disappointing season for the Washington Capitals, general manager Brian MacLellan spoke to the media in regards to the team’s future. Though many would expect that the team…
Trotz Not the Problem With Capitals, What Is? Sammi Silber | May 22, 2017 After yet another year where the Cup-favorite Washington Capitals experienced an early playoff exit, something has to give. The last time the Capitals saw major changes was in May 2014.…
Likely Summer Changes For These Top NHL Teams Jim Parsons | May 21, 2017 Every summer in the NHL is fun and exciting if you’re a fan of change. So, with the NHL Expansion Draft, the NHL Entry Draft, a sticky salary cap and…
Could an Ovechkin Scenery Change Include Carolina? Mark Shiver | May 18, 2017 Another playoff series between the Washington Capitals and Pittsburgh Penguins has come and gone, and once more the Penguins won and advanced. Phrases such as, “They’ve got the Caps’ number”…
Tape2Tape: Ovechkin, Lundqvist and Moving On Andrew Forbes | May 16, 2017 At the beginning of the 2016-17 playoffs, two of the game’s best entered the postseason in search of their first ever Stanley Cups. Yes, I know there are many others…
