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Washington Capitals: Filling Out the Defense

Matthew Speck | October 5, 2014

The Washington Capitals have nine healthy defensemen entering their final preseason game against the Carolina Hurricanes Sunday night. Russian born blue liner Dmitry Orlov will miss the start of the…

Washington Capitals in Contract Years: Part 1

Margaret Stuart | August 7, 2014

Predictions for the Washington Capitals’ upcoming season are commonplace, and most of them revolve around the opening night lineup. However, the roster could look radically different this time next year.…

Barry Trotz

Trotz and Orpik Versus Capitals Fans and Media

George Foussekis | July 10, 2014

The Case of Barry Trotz and Brooks Orpik Versus the Capitals Fans and Media video platformvideo managementvideo solutionsvideo player There has been lots of controversy lately in Washington as the…

Braden Holtby - Washington Capitals

Washington Capitals Extend Braden Holtby, John Erskine

Matthew Speck | February 25, 2013

The Washington Capitals announced on Monday that they have resigned goalie Braden Holtby and defenceman John Erskine. What does this mean for the others?

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Mike Knuble Once Again Flourishing With Flyers

Ed Miller | February 12, 2013

When Scott Hartnell went down with a foot injury last month, the Philadelphia Flyers were left with a hole at the forward position.  After learning Hartnell would be out for…

Capitals Defensemen John Erskine Will Sit For Three

Darren Coslov | February 3, 2013

When the Washington Capitals welcome Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins to the Verizon Center at 12:30pm today, they will do so without veteran defensemen John Erskine. The 32 year…

It Could Be Worse: Caps Still Have Improvements, Yet Ways To Go

Angie Lewis | December 1, 2011

Not that the world is in need of a reminder here, but the Caps have struggled heavily of late and are now on a four-game losing streak after a 2-1…

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