NHL Rumors: Canucks, Flames, Maple Leafs, Oilers Jim Parsons | March 2, 2024 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Vancouver Canucks have signed Elias Pettersson to a long-term extension. How did this all come about and what changed things? In other news, Jacob…
3 Takeaways From Capitals’ 7-6 Loss To Blue Jackets Jesse Courville-Lynch | March 22, 2023 The Washington Capitals are looking to squeeze into the final wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference, so a game against one of the league’s worst teams this season should have…
Oilers 2022-23 Trade Targets: Nick Jensen Jesse Courville-Lynch | February 25, 2023 If the Edmonton Oilers want a strong shot at making a deep run in the playoffs this season, they need to improve on the back end. While they have some…
Lightning’s 2023 Trade Deadline Target: The Washington Capitals? Eugene Helfrick | February 21, 2023 With the Tampa Bay Lightning looking to beef up their roster in response to trades made by their rivals leading up to the 2023 Trade Deadline, one should expect general…
Red Wings’ 2022-23 Trade Targets: Washington Capitals Michael DeRosa | November 20, 2022 The Washington Capitals are in very unfamiliar territory right now, as they sport a 7-10-3 record and are seventh in the Metropolitan Division. Unless they turn things around rapidly, they…
Insider Lists Costs & Odds Leafs Land 1 of 6 Muzzin Replacements Jim Parsons | November 16, 2022 Following news that Jake Muzzin will be out indefinitely, the Toronto Maple Leafs say they’re going to give opportunities to defensemen already on the roster. Not everyone is buying into…
Capitals Need Strong Seasons From Their Free Agent Defensemen Carl Knauf | July 24, 2022 The Washington Capitals made some moves this summer in free agency, as they addressed immediate needs in the crease and up front. Now that Darcy Kuemper and Dylan Strome are…
Capitals Take 2-1 Series Lead Behind Samsonov’s Play Carl Knauf | May 8, 2022 Despite the Washington Capitals’ average performance at home during the regular season, Capital One Arena is still a hostile environment, especially when the fan base has expectations. That atmosphere helped…
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…
Capitals’ Third-Period Collapses Leave Room for Improvement Ted Starkey | December 3, 2021 The Washington Capitals’ starts, all things considered, have been very good this season. However, the finishes have become a concern as of late. While the Capitals have a bit of…
Capitals’ Star Talent & Team’s Improvements Fueling Hot Start Ted Starkey | November 23, 2021 The Washington Capitals will reach the 20-game mark of their 2021-22 season Wednesday night at Capital One Arena against the Montreal Canadiens. And despite missing Nicklas Backstrom, T.J. Oshie and…
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…