Posts tagged with "Brooks Orpik"
One-on-One: Shattenkirk Talks Capitals, Orpik & Playoffs
March 27th, 2017 It hasn't even been a month since Kevin Shattenkirk joined the Washington Capitals, but upon first glance, it doesn't seem that way. In fact, the 28-year-old blueliner didn't take long to adjust to his new team at all. At Friday's practice, Shattenkirk was going through the routine drills with his teammates, a smile on his face. In...
Shattenkirk the Solution to Caps' Playoff Woes?
March 4th, 2017 The Washington Capitals may have made just one deal, but their acquisition of defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk made them the winners of the 2017 NHL Trade Deadline. Shattenkirk was pretty much the only top-pairing right-handed defenseman available this deadline, and by locking him up as a rental, Washington ensured that they are making...
Beginning of the End for Capitals?
October 13th, 2016 Every year, there is nothing like the pressure of becoming a Stanley Cup contender. Everybody wants to be one of the elite, yet not everyone is at the top of the mountain. Only a few can be considered among the best, even from the preseason. That is what the Washington Capitals became after their magical postseason run in 2008. The...
Capitals, Orlov Have Much to Consider as Negotiations Continue
August 9th, 2016 The offseason is winding down, and the Washington Capitals have had a quiet, but productive one. They've acquired Lars Eller, who should slot in as their third-line centre, and the additions of Brett Connolly and Brad Malone should fill out the bottom-six. However, they have one piece of unfinished business, and that is re-signing...
Olli Maatta Full Participant in Penguins' Skate
May 9th, 2016 Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Olli Maatta was a full participant at practice this morning, according to reports. Maatta, after being injured by Capitals' defenseman Brooks Orpik in Game 2, skated prior to today but wore a non-contact jersey. Maatta also practiced with the second power play unit, indicating it's very likely that he'll...
Penguins' Letang Deserves Suspension
May 3rd, 2016 Pittsburgh Penguins’ defenseman Kris Letang deserves to be suspended. No fancy lede here. I think that my point is pretty clear. Yesterday I wrote an article that largely praised the Penguins, and Letang for their composure and play that rose above the dirty game that the Capitals were playing. Then Letang throws a hit on Marcus...