Top Ten Prospects That May Be Trade Bait Heading Into NHL Trade Deadline Day Christopher Ralph | February 23, 2012 Just as the title suggests, this is a list, in no particular order, of prospects that could prove to be valuable commodities leading up to the NHL trade deadline. GMs…
NHL Trade Rumors: Rick Nash Not The Answer For Capitals’ Woes The Hockey Writers | February 17, 2012 The NHL’s trade deadline is less than two weeks away (February 27, 3PM EST) and the hockey world is buzzing with Rick Nash rumors. Multiple outlets have reported over the…
The Crossroads: What Should Washington Do By the Deadline? Angie Lewis | February 3, 2012 Fans of the Washington Capitals have had a tough time dealing with their team this season due to the almost inexplicable mediocrity the Caps have shown through the past half…
The Prospect Panel David OConnor | January 6, 2012 Welcome to the latest of many weekly columns on The Hockey Writers: The Prospect Panel. Each week, three of our prospect writers will be answering your questions, as well as…
World Juniors: Team Sweden Makes History In Gold Medal Win Over Russia Christopher Ralph | January 6, 2012 Calgary – “The Russians are coming!” historic phrase is often burrowed for sports analogies. In the gold medal battle between Sweden and Russia Thursday night at the Saddledome, it was…
The Comeback That Wasn’t: Another Canada-Russia Epic at the WJHC Andrew Sykes | January 4, 2012 In the blink of an eye, the impossible seemed possible. A game that looked like it would end being one of Canada’s most miserable international defeats nearly became one of of…
2012 WJC: Top 5 Players To Watch In Canada vs. Russia Andrew Sykes | January 3, 2012 Even though it will come a game earlier than the gold medal game, the semi-final matchup between Canada and Russia is without question the most highly anticipated game of the…
World Juniors Player Spotlight: Nikita Gusev – The Undrafted Artist Christopher Ralph | December 31, 2011 Nikita Gusev Date of birth: July 08, 1992 Place of birth: Moscow, Russia Ht: 5-9 Wt: 163 Shoots: R Position: Forward (LW) NHL Status: Undrafted – 2012 Entry Draft eligible…
World Juniors Player Spotlight: Evgeny Kuznestsov Christopher Ralph | December 30, 2011 Evgeny Kuznetsov Date of birth: May 19, 1992 Place of birth: Chelyabinsk, Russia Ht: 6-0 Wt: 172 Shoots: L Position: Forward (C/W) Drafted by Washington Capitals in 2010 (26th overall)…
Russia’s Triple Threat Searches For Gold David OConnor | December 10, 2011 The Russians always send fantastic talent to every hockey tournament they take part in. There’s always at least one player that appears destined for stardom on every World Junior team…
Prospect Profile: Washington Capitals’ Stanislav Galiev Cam Charron | June 6, 2011 After the final whistle had blown, with the family and friends of his Saint John Sea Dogs teammates mulling around on the ice congratulating the 2011 Memorial Cup champions, Stanislav…
Ten Prospects That May Be Moved on Trade Deadline Day Christopher Ralph | February 23, 2011 Just as the title suggests, this is a list in no particular order of prospects that could prove to be valuable commodities leading up to the NHL trade deadline. GMs…