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Sheary's Injury, Stars Trade for Goaltender & More News
February 1st, 2017 Pittsburgh Penguins forward Conor Sheary will be out four-to-six weeks with an upper-body injury, head coach Mike Sullivan said on Wednesday. Sullivan made the announcement after the team's practice at the UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex but did not reveal how Sheary's injury occurred. Sullivan also added that Sidney Crosby had...
Justin Peters Undergoes Surgery, Will Be at Camp
August 11th, 2015 Washington Capitals goaltender Justin Peters underwent knee surgery on Monday, the team announced Tuesday. According to the team, the surgery was successful and they expect Peters to be ready for training camp in September. In his first season with the Capitals, Peters played 12 games, accumulating a 3-6-1 record with an .881 all...
Captials Add Depth, Sign Dan Ellis
July 4th, 2015 On Saturday, the Washington Capitals added goaltending depth by signing veteran netminder Dan Ellis to a one-year, two-way contract. https://twitter.com/washcaps/status/617355112118419456 The 35-year-old journeyman has made the round in recent seasons, playing for the Anaheim Ducks, Carolina Hurricanes, Dallas Stars, and Florida...
Are the Washington Capitals Overworking Braden Holtby?
February 22nd, 2015 Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby has played the most games of any goaltender this season. His numbers are elite, as is his status as a net minder in the National Hockey League. He ranks fourth in save percentage (.925), fourth in goals against average (.214), second in shootouts (6) and sixth in wins (29). His 28-year-old...
What's Behind the Capitals' Two-Game Skid?
January 19th, 2015 By losing back-to-back games, the Washington Capitals failed to earn a single point for the first time since Dec. 3. Much of their success during that multi-week stretch was due to Braden Holtby’s phenomenal performance in goal. But in Saturday night’s matchup with the Dallas Stars, Holtby sat in favor of backup Justin Peters, who...
Washington Capitals Season Preview: Not There Yet
October 8th, 2014 The Washington Capitals missed the playoffs by three points last season under former coach and player Adam Oates, three measly standings points. There’s a lot that has changed in the nation’s capital for the team entering its 40th season in franchise history, from the front office, to player personnel and the coaching...
Metropolitan Rivals: Flyers Threatened By Caps' Spending?
July 17th, 2014 It didn't take long for Brian MacLellan to get acquainted with his new job as Washington Capitals general manager. The bevy of additions look to catapult the Caps from a near playoff berth to an Eastern Conference powerhouse. Washington's alterations demanded the attention of the hockey world, including their divisional companions, the...
Washington Capitals: Brian MacLellan's First Big Moves
July 2nd, 2014 The Washington Capitals had major needs to fill and they did exactly that on July 1st, the first day that free agents can officially sign contracts. New General Manager Brian MacLellan marked his stamp on the 2014-15 season with three impactful signings for the 2014-15 campaign and beyond. There are still daunting questions to be...
Who Will Steve Mason's Backup Be? Flyers Have Options
May 23rd, 2014 Steve Mason has seized his opportunity. He is the unquestionable starter moving forward. One question down, one to go. Who will his back up be next season? Although Ray Emery is now eligible for unrestricted free agency, the Flyers have options. Do they bring back the 31-year-old veteran? Or do they go another route? Ray...
The Goalie Situation in Carolina
May 20th, 2014 The Hurricanes Current Goalies Goal-tending is important. Teams flourish playing with a hot goalie, and fall apart against an opposing goalie standing on his head. After another disappointing season the Carolina Hurricanes are going to have to make a decision on their three goalies from last season’s roster. Cam Ward and the...
Washington Capitals: Is Philipp Grubauer NHL Ready?
May 3rd, 2014 On Thursday, the Washington Capitals made it clear they won’t be overpaying for a goalie this free agency. Interim General Manager Brian MacLellan made the move with McPhee out of the picture, trading rental goaltender Jaroslav Halak to the goalie starved New York Islanders in exchange for a fourth round pick. With the deal, Braden...
Storm Brewing: Goaltender Controversy in Carolina Crease
March 13th, 2014 The Carolina Hurricanes' season is winding down and unfortunately it looks like the 'Canes will come up short of the playoffs for the fifth season in a row. Unfortunately for the 'Canes, the quickly approaching offseason presents a huge issue that the 'Canes are better off solving sooner rather than later - who's going to be the starting...
The Curious Case of Cam Ward
February 23rd, 2014 No. This is not a parallel to the Curious Case of Benjamin Button. If it were, there would be no discussion. Carolina Hurricanes goalie Cam Ward, who suffered a lower-body injury before the ball dropped on 2014 (his second injury of the season), would be getting younger, not older. His body more adept to handle a...
