Posts About "Riley Barber"
Despite Doubts, Tyler Graovac Closing in on Capitals Lineup
September 27th, 2017 It was days before the expansion draft that the Washington Capitals made a trade for Tyler Graovac, a fourth-line center from the Minnesota Wild. The move was seen as one that would help Washington protect two of three forwards in Tom Wilson, Lars Eller and Jay Beagle. However, for Graovac, the trade went far beyond that; it was an...
Can Vrana Earn a Permanent Spot in Washington?
August 28th, 2017 Jakub Vrana is perhaps the Washington Capitals' top forward prospect, but he hasn't been able to fully adjust to the NHL level and become a permanent fixture in the lineup. That could change this season. The former 13th overall pick has taken the time to develop and transition to the North American game in three years with the AHL's...
Prospect to Watch: Riley Barber
February 16th, 2016 For all the fanfare a first round draft pick gets in the NHL, there have been many star players that went unheralded throughout their junior career, not attracting much attention until blossoming into stars at the NHL level. From Pavel Datsyuk (171st in 1998) to Jamie Benn (129th in 2007), the league is littered with late-round picks...
Midseason Rankings: Washington's Ten Best Prospects
February 12th, 2016 What else is there to say with the Washington Capitals this year? They are not only the best team in the league, but this year's iteration has a chance of having one of the most historic regular seasons in not only team history, but also in NHL history. As of today, the team is on pace for 129 points. Not only would that shatter the 121...
Washington Capitals Prospect Rankings
June 26th, 2015 With the NHL draft to begin tonight in Florida, the Washington Capitals will look at add more high-end talent and continue to accumulate depth in their minor league system. There have been numerous prospects that have graduated recently to the NHL including Nate Schmidt, Michael Latta, Andre Burakovsky and Evgeny Kuznetsov over the last...
Washington Capitals: Joel Ward is Expendable
May 27th, 2015 Joel Ward is set to hit free agency in a less than impressive 2015 class and will undoubtedly receive significant offers. First-year Capitals’ GM Brian MacLellan needs to prioritize his free agents, both unrestricted free agents and restricted free agents. However, Joel Ward should be low on the list and is, according to...
Washington Capitals Prospect Report: October 2014
November 8th, 2014 The Capitals will rely on Andre Burakovsky and Evgeny Kuznetsov to provide secondary scoring this season. They both are products of the draft and were selected by former General Manager George McPhee. With Brian MacLellan at the helm, their development process stays very similar. They have some impact players awaiting their turn as they...
Washington Capitals Top Ten Prospects: Pre 2014 Draft
May 19th, 2014 The offseason is in full gear for the Washington Capitals, with the search for their next GM and head coach ongoing. The draft is nearing as well, with Washington holding a lottery pick for the first time in years. The Hockey Writers breaks down Washington's top ten prospects with an analysis for each player. These rankings will be...
Washington Capitals March Prospect Report
April 8th, 2014 With the Washington Capitals season coming to an abrupt conclusion, The Hockey Writers continues to give Caps’ fans a look at the team’s prospects. Both college and junior seasons have ended, with the playoffs going on right now and the AHL season coming to a close as well. This is the final edition of the regular season monthly...
Washington Capitals: When Will Riley Barber Go Pro?
April 3rd, 2014 There are certainly not a lot of positives to be drawn from the 2013-14 Washington Capitals season. With the playoffs almost completely out of the question, many have taken a look down the Caps’ pipeline, seeing which prospects could make an impact in the near future. The Capitals signed second round draft selection Madison Bowey on...
Washington Capitals February Prospect Report
March 1st, 2014 With the NHL trade deadline approaching quickly, The Hockey Writers continues to update Washington Capitals’ fans on the team’s prospects. Washington has a top heavy system at the moment, with some big names that could become solid NHL players at the top of their prospect list. These players include Evgeny Kuznetsov, Andre...
NCHC Hockey: Breaking Down the Numbers Half Way Point
January 20th, 2014 After half of season of league play, here’s a few of the numbers from the National Collegiate Hockey Conference. At the halfway point, the Saint Cloud State Huskies own the best record (12-4-4, 7-3-2 NCHC) record. The Huskies are 5-1-2 in non-conference play. At the halfway point, Colorado College Tigers own the worst record...
WJHC Day One: Washington Capitals Prospects Review
December 26th, 2013 The 2014 World Junior Hockey Championship Under 20 tournament got underway on Thursday, with four games taking place. Five Washington Capitals prospects played on the day, with three playing for the United States and two for Sweden. The Hockey Writers assessed their performance with notes on each player below. Riley Barber – Forward...
