Ray Shero’s Pittsburgh Penguins: Ready for Another Stanley Cup Run? Justin Glock | July 28, 2012 When Ray Shero first arrived on the scene from the Nashville Predators, he brought a hockey mindset of toughness and grit to the Pittsburgh Penguins. He signed players who brought their…
Why Alexander Semin Deserves A Second Chance David OConnor | July 17, 2012 Follow @DavidOConnor95 There are many question marks surrounding the name of Alexander Semin, and most of them seem to revolve around the word risk. Now, the problem with this risk…
Halpern enjoyed second stint with Capitals. Set to become UFA Darren Coslov | July 1, 2012 When the Washington Capitals were eliminated by the New York Rangers this past spring in the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals, it ended a season full of anxiety, early disappointment, as well…
Is The Sophomore Slump Real? Jeff Stone | June 14, 2012 The list of Calder Trophy winners is full of players that went on to have Hall of Fame careers. Names like Mario Lemieux, Ray Bourque, Gilbert Perrault and others are…
A June 2012 NHL Mock Draft David OConnor | June 14, 2012 Now that the 2011-2012 NHL season has wrapped up, and the Los Angeles Kings have won the Stanley Cup, the next big event for hockey fans to look forward to…
Fantasy Hockey Potpourri: The UFA Frenzy Dilemmas Chris Wassel | June 7, 2012 It is never too early to at least casually think about next fantasy hockey season. Granted, we are only in June but already the “Free Agent Frenzy” looms ever closer.…
Sebastian Collberg – The Next Ones: NHL 2012 Draft Prospect Profile And Interview Christopher Ralph | June 1, 2012 Sebastian Collberg THW Close-Up: Date of birth: 2/23/1994 Place of birth: Mariestad, SWE Ht: 5’11″ Wt: 174 Shoots: Right Position: RW/LW NHL Draft Eligibility: 2012 1st year eligible THW Ranking (May):…
Alex Semin’s time in Washington and the reason he will be back Matt Stephen | May 22, 2012 July 1st is creeping closer and everyone is wondering where Alex Semin’s heart lies. It’s hard to read Semin, who struggles with the English language and has never been a…
2012 Men’s World Championship: Russia Poised For Final Win! Chris Wassel | May 20, 2012 So Russia looks poised to capture another World Championship later today as they face Slovakia in the final. Now they have been tested at times in the tournament but it…
Dale Hunter Leaves Lasting Impression on Capitals Darren Coslov | May 15, 2012 The Washington Capitals parted ways with Bruce Boudreau during the 2011-12 season. Luckily for Boudreau, the Anaheim Ducks came calling.The Capitals however, felt just as fortunate to be able…
Presenting the 2012 THW Year-End Awards Ryan Pike | May 14, 2012 Every year, the National Hockey League’s awards are voted upon by the league’s general managers or the Professional Hockey Writers Association. The idea is to get a balanced cross-section of…
The Washington Capitals Autopsy Matt Stephen | May 13, 2012 Get out the Kleenex, it’s over. It’s hard for the Washington Capitals not to ask “what if?” What if Joel Ward didn’t take a high sticking double minor in game…