Posts About "Evgeny Kuznetsov"
Kuznetsov Ban Could Open Door for Capitals' McMichael
September 17th, 2019 ARLINGTON, Va. — Connor McMichael in his NHL exhibition debut made a no-look pass to set up a goal that junior coach Dale Hunter knows was no accident. "He knew that guy had an empty net backdoor," Hunter said. "You can't teach that. That's a feeling o...
Capitals' Kuznetsov Suspended 3 Games
September 14th, 2019 The NHL has suspended Washington Capitals' forward Evgeny Kuznetsov for three games, following a positive cocaine test. The news was first reported by Washington Post reporter, Isabelle Khurshudyan before the NHL released their statement. https://twitter.com/ikhurshudyan/status/1172865343313891336 In August, Kuznetsov received a...
Kuznetsov Uncertainty Threatens to Hang Over Capitals
September 13th, 2019 ARLINGTON, Va. — They're no longer defending Stanley Cup champions, don't know if one of their best players will be eligible for opening night, are over the salary cap ceiling and face expiring contracts for two franchise cornerstones after the season....
Capitals Must Forgive Kuznetsov, but Not Forget
August 31st, 2019 First things first: Washington Capitals forward Evgeny Kuznetsov didn’t technically “dope,” from the NHL’s perspective. Evgeny Kuznetsov - (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File) Sure, Kuznetsov has been been suspended four years by the International Ice Hockey Federation after testing positive for cocaine. That could be all he faces...
Capitals' 3 Burning Questions for 2019-20
August 27th, 2019 With the beginning of the 2019-20 season almost upon us, the Washington Capitals have been using the offseason to try and recapture the form that led them to their first Stanley Cup in 2018. It has been an eventful couple of summer months for the organization and its fans. To be sure, all of the headlines weren't exactly ideal. Did...
Ovechkin's October Foreshadowed Caps' Cup Run
August 17th, 2018 In the ears of hockey fans, few words are more welcome than "October." During the dog days of summer, "October" promises an end to the offseason doldrums and a return to the thrill and intrigue of the NHL season. For the Stanley Cup winning Washington Capitals, and specifically their captain Alex Ovechkin, October really did...
