Alex Ovechkin: The Anti-Captain Sam Hauslohner | April 17, 2014 Before this season’s debacle, in which Alex Ovechkin was simultaneously the league’s best goal scorer, worst defensive forward, and above-average detractor of his own teammates; before Dale Hunter regularly benched…
Washington Capitals: Why George McPhee Should Stay Matthew Speck | April 17, 2014 Washington Capitals owner Ted Leonsis has a huge offseason ahead of him. It starts with big decisions at the General Manager position and determining Washington’s 2014-15 head coach. Due to…
Washington Capitals 2013-2014 Season Recap: Failure George Foussekis | April 16, 2014 What Went Wrong With the 2013-2014 Washington Capitals? It was a turbulent season for the Washington Capitals. The Capitals were a team that depended on the powerplay to keep their…
It’s Time for a Change in Washington Sam Hauslohner | March 29, 2014 Ever since Alex Ovechkin’s debut in a Caps’ uniform, there has always been reason for hope in Washington. Sure, the Caps were terrible for his first couple of years in…
Washington Capitals: Joel Ward Signing A Bargain For George McPhee Matthew Speck | March 14, 2014 When General Manager George McPhee signed former Nashville Predators forward Joel Ward to a four year-12 million dollar contract many questioned giving a long term deal to a player who…
Washington Capitals: What George McPhee Must Do at Trade Deadline Matthew Speck | March 4, 2014 The Washington Capitals team fell apart Sunday afternoon at Verizon Center, evaporating all the noise and energy the team had produced during the second period out of the building at…
Martin Erat’s Impossible Trade Request Sam Hauslohner | March 3, 2014 With the trade deadline looming, Martin Erat has, once again, asked to be traded. Never mind that he’s been nagging the front office since the second month of the season;…
Who Should the Washington Capitals Re-Sign? Matthew Speck | February 8, 2014 Times are tough for the Washington Capitals as they scratch and crawl for a shot at the NHL playoffs. Most of their top players have been locked up long-term for…
Mikhail Grabovski is Better Than Advertised in Washington Sam Hauslohner | December 5, 2013 George McPhee has drawn a lot of criticism during his 15 year tenure as General Manager of the Capitals, and much of it has been deserved. He’s made questionable free…
Washington Capitals: Cap Situation After Chimera Extension Matthew Speck | November 9, 2013 The Washington Capitals kept another one of their own Friday afternoon, re-signing 34 year old speedy forward Jason Chimera to a two year contract worth four million dollars. Chimera will…
Capitals Make Right Call in Keeping Tom Wilson Josh Marks | October 22, 2013 The Washington Capitals have elected to keep 19-year-old rookie right wing Tom Wilson past the 10-game mark, meaning this season will count against his entry-level contract. In doing so, General Manager…
Analyzing George McPhee’s Roster Moves Matt Schreiber | October 17, 2013 Let this soak in. The Washington Capitals have been shutout by the New York Rangers over the last 180 minutes. That’s nine periods of hockey without a goal. You don’t…