Posts About "Pheonix Copley"
Capitals' Vanecek Emerges as Likely Backup for Next Season
August 6th, 2020 At the start of this season, Washington Capitals fans knew they were in for a transitional period. Not a transition from the Caps being a good team to a rebuilding team, or anything that serious. Instead, we knew they were in for a transition between the pipes. Of course, Braden Holtby was going to be the starting goalie for the 2019-20...
Reirden and Capitals Search for Plan B in Goal
July 28th, 2020 Todd Reirden always has a plan. And although the Washington Capitals’ head coach usually is not particularly forthcoming with the details of his plans, you can be assured that they have been thoroughly researched, very well thought out and meticulously analyzed. He’s a details person who is looking for any edge that he can...
Is Braden Holtby Done with the Capitals?
September 17th, 2019 With the Rookie Showcase closed, one thing is abundantly clear: the veterans still reign supreme. One of the biggest headliners is Braden Holtby, who will soon reach the end of a five-year contract. Can the Washington Capitals keep their superstar, or will another team steal him away? Just Sign Braden Holtby Already In some...
Capitals: Breaking Down Uncertain Goalie Situation
July 7th, 2019 This NHL offseason has been a busy one for the Washington Capitals. Yet some insiders are more concerned with next offseason, when goaltender Braden Holtby’s contract expires, leaving him an unrestricted free agent and possibly clearing the way for his exit from Washington.
NHL News & Notes: Copley, Rask & More
February 4th, 2019 In today's News and Notes, Pheonix Copley signed a new contract, Tuukka Rask has made history and the NHL announced their three stars of the week for the first week of February. Related: NHL News & Notes: Kucherov, Smith, Perry & More Copley Signs Contract Extension The Washington Capitals have signed Copley to a three-year...
Caps' Copley Inheriting High-Pressure Job
August 31st, 2018 The Washington Capitals' opening night roster won't look much different than the one that won the Cup in June. One position that is slated for a changing of the guard, however, is backup goalie. Prior to the draft, the Capitals dealt Philipp Grubauer to the Colorado Avalanche, creating a vacancy to be the understudy of former Vezina...
Recap: Goaltending Struggles Continue as Blues Lose to the Jets
January 22nd, 2017 The Winnipeg Jets won their sixth straight game against a Central Division foe, while Ondrej Pavelec set a franchise record with 25 saves in the second period, as they defeated the St. Louis Blues 5-3. http://gty.im/611683282 Pheonix Copley made 24 saves in his first career NHL start, which didn't go the way the Blues were hoping....
The Newest Note: Troy Brouwer By the Numbers
July 12th, 2015 On July 2nd, 2015 Troy Brouwer was traded to the St. Louis Blues from the Washington Capitals along with goaltender Phoenix Copley. Today we’re going to look at his career numbers and what important events have occurred in the Vancouver native’s hockey life thus far. 214th Overall Brouwer was chosen 214th overall in the 2004...
Washington Capitals: Q and A With Scott Murray
June 27th, 2014 With Mitch Korn officially in the fold as the Washington Capitals goaltending coach, the search continues for the associate goalie coach. One candidate who could fit is Scott Murray, who held that role last season. He spoke to The Hockey Writers this week in an exclusive interview. “Right now I’m in the interview process again,”...
