Posts About "Brooks Orpik"
Is the Capitals' Defense Cup-Worthy?
September 3rd, 2019 September is finally here and, with it, the beginning of training camps for teams across the NHL. The Washington Capitals' camp starts on Sept. 13 and their first preseason contest is only three days later against the Chicago Blackhawks. For Capitals fans, the arrival of the new season is welcome news and will help them erase any...
Brooks Orpik: 2 Teams, 2 Cups & 15 NHL Seasons
June 27th, 2019 After 15 seasons in the National Hockey League, Washington Capitals defenseman Brooks Orpik announced his retirement Tuesday night. "I've been extremely lucky to have the best job in the world for many years, but my body is telling me it is time to move on to something new," said Orpik, through the NHL Players’ Association.
Brooks Orpik Retires After 15 Seasons
June 25th, 2019 Brooks Orpik called it a career Tuesday after 15 bruising NHL seasons in which he established himself as a big-hitting, shutdown defenceman and won the Stanley Cup twice. The 38-year-old played 1,171 regular-season and playoff games for the Pittsburgh ...
Busy Offseason Expected for Capitals' Front Office
June 14th, 2019 With the Washington Capitals' unexpected first-round exit from the Stanley Cup Playoffs, general manager Brian MacLellan has some difficult decisions in front of him. The Capitals' roster is a powder-keg of high-priced contracts, expiring contracts, and aging stars. Unfortunately, some of the Caps' brightest young stars hold those...
NHL News & Notes: Bergeron, Orpik, McLellan & More
November 20th, 2018 In today's NHL News & Notes, Patrice Bergeron is out with a rib injury, Brooks Orpik is out with a knee injury and two NHL teams have made coaching changes. Bergeron Out With Rib Injury The Boston Bruins will be without their No. 1 center for at least a month as Bergeron is dealing from a rib and sternoclavicular injury that he...
Capitals Orpik Re-Signing a Smart Bet
July 26th, 2018 For the last month, long-time NHL defenseman Brooks Orpik was facing an extremely uncertain future. After the Washington Capitals traded him and Philipp Grubauer to the Colorado Avalanche to clear up cap space, Colorado decided to buy out the last year of his $4.5 million AAV contract, leaving the 37-year-old without a job. Following...
Capitals Trade Grubauer and Orpik to Avalanche
June 22nd, 2018 The Colorado Avalanche have traded the 47th overall selection in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft to the defending Stanley Cup Champion Washington Capitals in exchange for goaltender Philipp Grubauer and defender Brooks Orpik, the Capitals announced Friday. This deal came less than a half hour before the first-round of the draft...
Golden Knights' Depth Shining Bright
June 2nd, 2018 Game 2 was another wild ride for the Vegas Golden Knights. Although they ended up losing 3-2, it was one of the most entertaining games the team has played in its short existence. Much like Game 1, it was a back-and-forth affair for all 60 minutes, with lead changes and momentum swings in full force. Although the Washington Capitals...
Capitals Hit Jackpot With Holtby & Unlikely Heroes
June 1st, 2018 With under two minutes to go in the third period of Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final, Alex Tuch had a wide open net on a pass from William Karlsson, and it appeared the Golden Knights would send the game into overtime with his game-tying tally. However, Braden Holtby reached back, completely stunning the hockey world with the save of the...
Capitals Look to Reduce Penalties, Mistakes in Game 2
April 14th, 2018 To kick off the playoffs, the Washington Capitals couldn't seem to find their rhythm against the Columbus Blue Jackets in Game 1. They lost the lead two times due to an influx of penalties at critical moments, and inevitably lost the game 4-3 in overtime. "I mean, you have a lead there, you gotta be smart, doesn't matter what it is,...
Shutting Down McDavid a Capitals Priority
November 12th, 2017 Just two weeks ago, the Washington Capitals defeated the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place with a dominating 5-2 victory. Sunday marks the second and final time these two teams face off against each other this season. “Everything’s still fresh,” Capitals forward T.J. Oshie said. “I’m sure there’s still emotions from what’s...
For Capitals' Bowey, Consistency Is Key to Roster Spot
October 1st, 2017 As the Washington Capitals get closer to the regular season, there are still a few prospects remaining on the roster who are looking to lock down a spot. On the blue line, there are still four defensemen vying for two open vacancies, and one of them is Madison Bowey. Over the years, the 22-year-old has been making himself a prominent...
What's Going on with Braden Holtby?
April 30th, 2017 The Washington Capitals, who went into this playoff series as one of the favorites to go on and win the Stanley Cup, now find themselves with their backs against the wall. In Saturday's 6-2 loss to Pittsburgh, the Capitals had no firepower or momentum, and were in a state of panic, leading them to do something once thought impossible:...
