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Brooks Laich

Leafs, Capitals Agree To Trade

Ben Smith | February 29, 2016

The Toronto Maple Leafs have made a deal that sends Daniel Winnik and a 2016 fifth-round pick to the Washington Capitals in return for Brooks Laich, Connor Carrick and a second-round…

Categories Capitals Transactions, Maple Leafs Transactions, NHL News, Toronto Maple Leafs, Trade Deadline, Washington Capitals

Would Hot Capitals Move a Fan Favorite if They Could?

Scott Lowe | February 17, 2016

It’s funny how life works sometimes. Twelve years ago – almost to the day – on Feb. 19, 2004, just like the rest of the Washington Capitals faithful, I heard…

Categories Editor's Choice, Washington Capitals

Hockey Cares: The Washington Capitals

Zach Hopkins | October 12, 2015

When it comes to hockey in the District of Columbia, there is plenty to be excited about; the Washington Capitals are one of the premier teams in the National Hockey…

Categories Commentary, Washington Capitals

Capitals Questions: What Happens to Brooks Laich and Jason Chimera?

Scott Lowe | August 31, 2015

This is the first in a series of articles leading up to training camp detailing the most pressing questions facing the Washington Capitals heading into the 2015-16 season. For the…

Categories Capitals Prospects, Washington Capitals

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…

Categories Washington Capitals

Could the Capitals Acquire Ryan O’Reilly?

Glynn Cosker | June 25, 2015

Given the recent revelation from CSN Washington’s Chuck Gormley that defenseman Mike Green and forward Eric Fehr will move on from Washington, will the Capitals now spend big on a…

Categories Colorado Avalanche, Washington Capitals

T.J. Oshie Trade from Blues to Capitals a Possibility?

Glynn Cosker | June 22, 2015

  UPDATE – JULY 2: T.J. Oshie Traded to the Washington Capitals Ever since Washington Capitals general manager Brian MacLellan told the media that he was in the market for…

Categories St Louis Blues, Washington Capitals

2 Capitals Facing Uncertain Futures: Brooks Laich and Joel Ward

Glynn Cosker | May 28, 2015

Two crowd favorites for the Washington Capitals must now cautiously ponder the coming months for two different reasons. Right wing Joel Ward has the business of landing a new contract…

Categories Washington Capitals

The Best Second and a Half Line In The NHL

The Hockey Writers | January 31, 2015

In the Wednesday Night Rivalry Capitals vs. Penguins matchup, at one point in the game, when the Brooks Laich, Eric Fehr and Joel Ward line was pinning the Penguins in…

Categories Advanced Stats, Washington Capitals

The Washington Capitals Have Too Many of the Same Player

George Foussekis | December 9, 2014

There Are Too Many Clones in the Washington Capitals Lineup – More Unique Players Are Needed The Washington Capitals are a team that is still trying to find their way…

Categories Washington Capitals

“Unleash the Fury” Used to Mean Something For the Washington Capitals

George Foussekis | December 3, 2014

Give the Fans Something To Cheer About, Caps There was once a time where “Unleash the Fury” meant something in Washington.  It is a battle cry – it gives the…

Categories Washington Capitals

Barry Trotz & The Capitals: A Perfect Marriage

Margaret Stuart | October 22, 2014

At the time of writing, the Washington Capitals have compiled a 3-0-2 record. They are tied for first place in the Metropolitan Division and are the only team in the…

Categories Washington Capitals
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