Roman Josi Or John Carlson: Ending the Norris Trophy Debate Dylan Loucks | July 20, 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. Carlson and Josi…
Fantasy Forecaster: Studs of the 2019-20 Season Julian Mongillo | June 15, 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…
Capitals’ 2022 Olympics Roster Projections Ty Hudec | May 16, 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…
John Carlson Chasing 100-Point Season Liz Barr | February 8, 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…
Predators Owe Season to Hart Candidate Josi Ryan Szporer | February 8, 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.…
Capitals’ Potential Seattle Expansion Protected List Zach Weissbach | February 2, 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…
Capitals’ Mid-Season Report Card Zach Weissbach | January 16, 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…
Capitals’ Carlson Firmly in the Norris Trophy Race Zach Weissbach | January 6, 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…
NHL Power Rankings for January 2020 Ryan Szporer | January 3, 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…
Setting Capitals’ Expectations for 2020 Zach Weissbach | January 2, 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…
John Carlson, Tristan Jarry, Jack Eichel Named NHL 3 Stars of the Week The Canadian Press | December 9, 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…
Carlson’s 3 Points in 1st Lead Capitals past Sharks 5-2 The Canadian Press | December 4, 2019 SAN JOSE, Calif. — John Carlson had a goal and two assists in the opening period to reach 40 points for the season, Nick Hathaway and Jakub Vrana each scored twice and the Washington Capitals beat the San Jose Sharks 5-2 on Tuesday night. Carlson had a…
