Capitals Face 3 Key Questions Heading Into Rookie Camp Kyle Knopp | September 18, 2021 When the Washington Capitals released their 2021 Rookie Camp roster and schedule on Wednesday afternoon, the instant reaction was to scan through the names and see who was invited. Taking…
Capitals Should Be Patient with Their NHL-Ready Prospects Carl Knauf | September 1, 2021 Even with one of the most recognizable cores in the entire NHL, the Washington Capitals will have some roster questions to answer this season. With aging stars susceptible to trendy…
NHL Draft History – 25th Pick Overall Matthew Zator | July 3, 2021 Welcome to a brand new series here at The Hockey Writers called “Road to the Draft.” In this series, our draft contributors will count down from 32nd overall all the…
Capitals Need to Start Thinking of the Next Era Carl Knauf | May 24, 2021 The Washington Capitals have left their fan base filled with anxiety and hopelessness once again. Since their magical Stanley Cup run, the team has only won a total of five…
Capitals May Need to Shuffle Lines Due to Depth Issues Carl Knauf | May 19, 2021 Washington Capitals’ fans have watched this story before. Their postseason confidence is veiled by lingering uncertainty from past disappointment and underachievement. One may view that as a dramatic exaggeration for…
Prospects News & Rumors: Zegras, McMichael & Sillinger Eddy Jones | February 22, 2021 The Anaheim Ducks have recalled top prospect Trevor Zegras from the San Diego Gulls, and he is primed to make his NHL debut on Monday night. Washington Capitals prospect Connor…
5 Thoughts on Capitals 2020-21 Training Camp Jack Dawkins | January 11, 2021 Today, teams are trimming down rosters. It’s another chaotic day in the chaotic couple weeks leading up to the start of the NHL season. The Washington Capitals wrapped up their…
3 Takeaways From Canada’s Blowout Win Over Germany Josh Kim | December 27, 2020 Team Canada began their title defense in Edmonton with a 16-2 thrashing of Team Germany. Led by a Dylan Cozens hat trick and contributions throughout the lineup, the Canadians seemed…
Capitals Prospects Playing at the 2021 World Junior Championship Gabriel Guindi | December 27, 2020 The World Junior Championship (WJC) is a tournament I always look forward to around the holiday season. It’s a tournament that pits the best young, up and coming talent against…
One Player to Watch for Each World Junior Team Frankie Benvenuti | November 22, 2020 The World Junior Hockey Championship (WJC) is right around the corner and while this tournament is always a big deal, even more importance will be placed on it this time…
Capitals Enjoy Successful Decade at World Junior Tournament Marcus Boutilier | November 14, 2020 From 2010 to 2020, the Washington Capitals enjoyed great performances from some of their top prospects at the annual World Junior Championships. Not all prospects won a gold medal for…
Capitals Have Their Future Top Centers in McMichael & Lapierre Ben Little | October 29, 2020 October is ending and as time continues to go by at a rapid pace thanks to COVID-19, the players on the Washington Capitals continue to age. In the 24-team bubble…