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Michael Latta

What Would Forsberg Do?

Peter Ferrell | March 16, 2017

Heading into tonight’s game against the Washington Capitals, the Nashville Predators are sitting a healthy six points within the playoff bubble, camped out in the third Central Division spot. With…

Categories Nashville Predators, Washington Capitals

Latta Trade Pushes Capitals in a New Direction

Julia Stumbaugh | August 12, 2016

The warning signs for the looming end of Michael Latta’s time with the Washington Capitals came early when he became a healthy scratch when other Caps players came back onto…

Categories Capitals Transactions, Washington Capitals

Michael Latta Inks One-Year Deal with Los Angeles

Dan Mount | July 1, 2016

The Los Angeles King signed forward Michael Latta to a one-year, $600,000 deal on Friday, according to the team. He would have become a restricted free agent at the end…

Categories Free Agents, Los Angeles Kings, NHL News

Flyers’ Free Agency Will Mirror Draft

Wes Herrmann | June 30, 2016

The Philadelphia Flyers entered the 2016 NHL Draft with the purpose of stocking the forward cupboards. However, there was also speculation that the team may move up in the draft…

Categories Philadelphia Flyers

Michael Latta: Washington Capitals 2015-16 Player Preview

Matthew Speck | September 8, 2015

This is the first of a number of player previews heading into the Washington Capitals‘ 2015-16 season. Washington general manager Brian MacLellan certainly bulked up on offensively skilled players this offseason,…

Categories Player Profiles, Washington Capitals

Jay Beagle: Another Questionable Decision By Capitals’ GM MacLellan

Matthew Speck | June 30, 2015

Brian MacLellan has been the general manager of the Washington Capitals for roughly over a year and has altered much of the team’s personnel, both on the ice and behind the…

Categories Washington Capitals

Washington Capitals: Five Things To Watch During Preseason

Matthew Speck | September 22, 2014

The Washington Capitals preseason schedule began Sunday afternoon at Verizon Center, as Barry Trotz made his debut behind the Washington bench. This preseason doesn’t have an enormous amount of open…

Categories Washington Capitals

Hershey Bears Weekly: AHL Trade Deadline

Matthew Speck | March 13, 2014

With their playoff chances in limbo, the Hershey Bears made a move on AHL trade deadline day, adding veteran forward Kris Newbury on loan from the Philadelphia Flyers. Hershey General…

Categories AHL, Hershey Bears

Washington Capitals: Michael Latta Eyes Return to NHL

Matthew Speck | February 22, 2014

He got the opportunity to step in and play on the same team as Washington Capitals Captain Alex Ovechkin in his first NHL game, but playing with top players for…

Categories Hershey Bears, Washington Capitals

Washington Capitals January Prospect Report

Matthew Speck | February 10, 2014

Player development is what can make NHL teams so strong for a substantial length of time. The Washington Capitals are competing for a playoff spot at this moment, but could…

Categories NHL Prospects, Washington Capitals

Washington Capitals Restricted Free Agents: An Early Look

Matthew Speck | January 7, 2014

As the Washington Capitals pass the midway point of the 2013-14 NHL season, they’ll begin taking a look at their impending free agents for this summer. The biggest restricted free…

Categories Washington Capitals

Early Returns for Erat-Forsberg Trade Show Clear Predators Victory

Nick Vucic | November 27, 2013

“Since day one, I didn’t get the chance here, I got traded here to be a top-six player but never got the chance, never played more than 15 minutes in…

Categories Nashville Predators, Washington Capitals
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