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Riley Barber

Washington Capitals: Joel Ward is Expendable

Matthew Speck | May 27, 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…

Categories Free Agents, Washington Capitals

Washington Capitals Prospect Report: October 2014

Matthew Speck | November 8, 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…

Categories NHL Prospects, Washington Capitals

Washington Capitals Top Ten Prospects: Pre 2014 Draft

Matthew Speck | May 19, 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…

Categories Washington Capitals

Washington Capitals March Prospect Report

Matthew Speck | April 8, 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…

Categories Washington Capitals

Washington Capitals: When Will Riley Barber Go Pro?

Matthew Speck | April 3, 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…

Categories NHL Prospects, Washington Capitals

Washington Capitals February Prospect Report

Matthew Speck | March 1, 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…

Categories NHL Prospects, Washington Capitals

NCHC Hockey: Breaking Down the Numbers Half Way Point

Eric Burton | January 20, 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…

Categories College Hockey, NCHC

WJHC Day One: Washington Capitals Prospects Review

Matthew Speck | December 26, 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…

Categories Washington Capitals, World Junior Hockey Championship

NCHC Hockey: Breaking Down the Numbers at the Half Way Point

Eric Burton | December 21, 2013

Going into the Christmas Break and after two months of conference play, here’s a few of the numbers from the National Collegiate Hockey Conference. The Saint Cloud State Huskies own the…

Categories College Hockey, NCAA, NCHC

Washington Capitals Prospect Riley Barber Talks WJC, Miami

Matthew Speck | December 12, 2013

Coming in as defending champs, the United States will have a clear target on their backs in the Under 20 World Junior Classic this December. Washington Capitals forward prospect Riley…

Categories NHL Prospects, Washington Capitals

NCHC Hockey: Breaking Down the Numbers

Eric Burton | November 30, 2013

After a month and a half of league play, here’s a few of the numbers from the National Collegiate Hockey Conference. The Saint Cloud State Huskies own the best record…

Categories College Hockey, NCAA, NCHC

Washington Capitals Prospect Update: Orlov Shines, Stephenson On Streak

Matthew Speck | October 22, 2013

Dmitry Orlov and Stanislav Gailev highlighted last week for Washington Capitals’ prospects, as the two Russians hope to reach the next level. Take a look below at The Hockey Writers…

Categories NHL Prospects, Washington Capitals
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