Capitals Preseason Mailbag: Laviolette, McMichael & More Luke James | September 15, 2022 Welcome to the second edition of the Washington Capitals Mailbag here at The Hockey Writers. If you missed the first instalment, this series is about allowing our writers to field…
3 Washington Capitals With Something To Prove in the Playoffs Luke James | April 27, 2022 Following an Alex Ovechkin injury and a lopsided loss to the New York Islanders, the mood surrounding the Washington Capitals has started to sour again. There’s still plenty of unresolved…
Capitals’ John Carlson Has Been Key to Post-January Playoff Push Luke James | April 17, 2022 It isn’t normal for a team’s leader in assists to fly under the radar, especially for playoff-bound squads like the Washington Capitals. Typically, a certain level of fanfare surrounds players…
Capitals Trade Asset Tiers: Could Samsonov Be Moved at the Deadline? Luke James | February 9, 2022 If the Washington Capitals are going to make a splash before the trade deadline, they have five-and-a-half weeks left to do it. General manager Brian MacLellan has until March 21…
Washington Capitals 2021-22 Mid-Season Awards Luke James | February 1, 2022 Despite ending the month with a 5-0 win over the Dallas Stars, the Washington Capitals endured a torrid stretch in January. Peter Laviolette’s team, after starting the season so strongly,…
Capitals’ Defense is Keeping Them Atop the NHL Standings Carl Knauf | December 7, 2021 At the start of 2021-22, the Washington Capitals had some questions to answer about their blue line. A majority of the defense was aging and accounted for a little less…
NHL Stat Corner: Oilers, Bruins, Canadiens, Islanders, & Capitals Rob Couch | November 16, 2021 In this latest edition of the NHL Stat Corner, we take a look at what nobody on the Edmonton Oilers or in the league has been able to do in…
Capitals’ Lapierre, McMichael & Fehervary Key to Fast Start Luke James | October 27, 2021 It’s been a good fortnight for the Washington Capitals’ rookie class of 2021. Teenage wonder Hendrix Lapierre scored on his debut. Prospective defensive stud Martin Fehervary also added a puck…
Capitals Blue Line Looking Strong to Start Season Carl Knauf | October 19, 2021 It’s easy to fall back on analytics this early in the season due to the impatience that lingers over franchises. Said analytics also usually come with negative rhetoric because 31…
Martin Fehérváry Faces Vital Year With Washington Capitals Luke James | September 15, 2021 The Washington Capitals’ window of opportunity is closing. Alex Ovechkin turns 36 before the start of the season, the Eastern Conference is stacked with young talent, and head coach Peter…
Capitals Should Be Patient with Their NHL-Ready Prospects Carl Knauf | September 1, 2021 Even with one of the most recognizable cores in the entire NHL, the Washington Capitals will have some roster questions to answer this season. With aging stars susceptible to trendy…
Capitals Will Depend on Kempny and Fehervary to Replace Dillon Carl Knauf | August 23, 2021 The Washington Capitals have had an eventful offseason, though some rumors had it pegged as a summer blockbuster. With a wild coast-to-coast ride for Vitek Vanecek that normalized the team’s…
