Posts About "John Carlson"
Revamped Capitals Defense Key to Possible Stanley Cup Run
July 27th, 2020 When it comes to the Washington Capitals' offensive capabilities, there’s no debate that they have one of the most high-powered lineups in the National Hockey League (NHL). Ranking second in the league in goals per game (3.42) and tied for third in overall goals (236) during the 2019-20 regular season – with the NHL’s perennial...
John Carlson Earns First Norris Trophy Nomination
July 23rd, 2020 The #Johnny4Norris campaign run by the Washington Capitals is one step closer to coming to fruition, as defenseman John Carlson has been nominated for his first Norris Trophy. The Norris Trophy is awarded annually to the league's top defenseman, and the PHWA (Professional Hockey Writers Association) have decided that, via a voting...
Roman Josi Or John Carlson: Ending the Norris Trophy Debate
July 20th, 2020 With strong seasons from Washington Capitals defender John Carlson and Nashville Predators defender Roman Josi, only one can win the Norris Trophy as the league's best defenseman. Roman Josi, Nashville Predators (Jess Starr/The Hockey Writers) Carlson and Josi are both deserving of the trophy, but who will walk away as the...
Fantasy Forecaster: Studs of the 2019-20 Season
June 15th, 2020 With the 2019-20 regular season now officially completed, fantasy seasons have also come to an end. Unfortunately, many leagues were abandoned before a champion was crowned. Related: NHL Hat Tricks History & Fun Facts However, every good fantasy manager knows the importance of evaluating the previous season and the work that...
Capitals' 2022 Olympics Roster Projections
May 16th, 2020 The 2022 Beijing Olympics represent the next major international tournament on the horizon for hockey fans around the world. After the 2020 IIHF World Championships were canceled and plans for the latest version of the World Cup of Hockey were put on the shelf, the Beijing games and the 2021 Worlds are the next opportunities for hockey...
John Carlson Chasing 100-Point Season
February 8th, 2020 Alex Ovechkin has been absolutely tearing up the league in January, earning himself First Star of the Month honors, but he is not the only one on the Washington Capitals doing great things. John Carlson, who took the hockey world by storm for the first half of the season, is continuing to have a Norris Trophy-worthy season. His 65...
Predators Owe Season to Hart Candidate Josi
February 8th, 2020 Do teams still count as top-heavy if the so-called “top” comprises just a single name? Because top to bottom, the Nashville Predators are not a playoff team… far from it. And yet captain Roman Josi has seemingly single-handedly willed them to within one point of a Western Conference wild-card spot. Predators a Single Point...
Capitals' Potential Seattle Expansion Protected List
February 2nd, 2020 The NHL's 32nd franchise will be formulated in June 2021, and enter the league officially for the 2021-22 season. It's sounding more and more likely that the franchise will be named the Seattle Kraken, and Ron Francis (the club's general manager) is licking his chops to get underway building the foundation for the club. One vital...
Capitals' Mid-Season Report Card
January 16th, 2020 Everyone remembers the dreaded days of receiving their school report card. It was a combination of emotions from amazement that you haven't learned your lesson by now to fear in trying to assess how you can hide the grades from your parents. For the Washington Capitals players the story is a little different so far this season....
Capitals' Carlson Firmly in the Norris Trophy Race
January 6th, 2020 It feels like it's been years in the making for Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson, but he's finally the lead horse in the Norris Trophy race. Season after season of strong performances have got him close to the hardware, but never quite solidified the win. All that seems about to change with his 2019-20 performance. Only...
NHL Power Rankings for January 2020
January 3rd, 2020 The roaring 2020s are starting off with a bang at The Hockey Writers, with our first-ever NHL Power Rankings, for the month of January. In this inaugural edition, the Stanley Cup-champion St. Louis Blues look to pick up the New Year where they left 2019 off and the Tampa Bay Lightning reach contender status anew. Meanwhile...
Setting Capitals' Expectations for 2020
January 2nd, 2020 Another season and another discussion on the high expectations for the Washington Capitals. It seems like every year we end up in the exact same position discussing this team and what to expect in the back half of the campaign. However, the finish to the 2019-20 season has a new and exciting twist: Nicklas Backstrom and Braden Holtby...
John Carlson, Tristan Jarry, Jack Eichel Named NHL 3 Stars of the Week
December 9th, 2019 NEW YORK — Washington Capitals defenceman John Carlson, Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Tristan Jarry and Buffalo Sabres centre Jack Eichel have been named the NHL's three stars of the week. Carlson had three goals and three assists in three games to propel the Capitals (22-4-5, 49 points) to a perfect week and into first...
