Posts About "Stanislav Galiev"
Is the Washington Capitals Defense Set?
July 2nd, 2015 With the loss of Mike Green in free agency to the Detroit Red Wings, it was known that the Capitals would likely stay quiet on the blue line and just add a depth defenseman. MacLellan and the Caps' brass concluded that small part of their offseason Wednesday, adding a small piece to their 2015-16 blue line. Washington...
Capitals Re-sign UFA Galiev
July 1st, 2015 The Washington Capitals have signed restricted free agent Stanislav Galiev to a two-year, $1.15 million contract, the team announced on Wednesday. Galiev appeared in two games with the team late last season, and is expected to compete for a roster spot in training camp. The contract is two way in the first year and one way in year...
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 Must Change Prospect Approach
May 15th, 2014 The Washington Capitals finally came to agreement with the AHL’s Hershey Bears on an affiliation extension for the 2014-15 season, with the upcoming campaign the tenth season the two clubs have been affiliated. There have been some great moments in Hershey throughout that time, including three Calder Cup championships, but as many...
Capitals Prospect Stanislav Galiev Skates On Fourth Line
March 16th, 2014 Washington Capitals prospect Stanislav Galiev was hit with a tough injury earlier this season that he’s recovered from, but he hasn’t yet been rewarded with the opportunity and ice time he desires. After being scratched two straight games this weekend, the Russian born forward skated on the Bears’ fourth forward line with Peter...
Washington Capitals: Jack Hillen Continues Recovery
March 2nd, 2014 Washington Capitals defenseman Jack Hillen walked briskly across the locker room to speak with the media after the Hershey Bears 6-3 loss to the Charlotte Checkers Sunday night. Hillen had played his second game during his conditioning stint, as he recovers from a tibial plateau fracture in his right knee. He felt much better than he did...
Will the Hershey Bears' Power Play Break Out?
December 22nd, 2013 After two straight homes wins with a combined 11-7 edge in goals, a two game weekend set provided the Hershey Bears (11-10-2-3) with a chance to head into 2014 on a four game home winning streak. After a strong start to the game puck possession wise, Hershey’s compete level sharply took a dive downward. “We were pretty good to...
AHL Season Prevew: Hershey Bears
October 5th, 2013 The Hershey Bears enter the 2013-14 in a state of change. Former head coach Mark French did not have his contract renewed by the club and Bears’ General Manager Doug Yingst brought on Mike Haviland, former assistant coach with the Stanley Cup winning Chicago Blackhawks. The Hockey Writers previews Hershey’s upcoming season...
Washington Capitals Player Rankings: Long Term Prospects
January 10th, 2013 As the calendar hits 2013, there are still questions on how a shortened NHL season will play out. Regardless, the Washington Capitals made great strides over the past year, including key additions to their prospect pool including Tom Wilson and Filip Forsberg along with a big year in goal by potential Capitals goalie of the future,...
Hershey Bears In Search For More Offensive Production
November 19th, 2012 With the lockout, the Hershey Bears knew there would be some struggles on both sides of the ice due to the heightened competition around the AHL. Hershey’s revamped squad has had to adjust to new Washington Capitals’ head coach and Bears’ co-coach, Adam Oates along with his implementation of new systems and a different team...
Washington Capitals' Zach Hamill Finding Niche with Hershey Bears
October 29th, 2012 It’s been a long road for Zach Hamill so far in his professional hockey career. The former 1st round pick by the Boston Bruins in the 2007 NHL entry draft has played in only combined 20 career NHL games, a total that made the Bruins decide to move on from him. The former eighth overall pick and 24 year old center was traded this...
Capitals' Prospect, Stanislav Gailev Making Impact In First AHL Season
October 26th, 2012 A player’s first professional season of hockey can determine how quickly that player can transition to the NHL, or become a big part of an AHL squad. Stanislav Galiev, Washington Capitals third round selection in the 2010 NHL entry drafted has reached that point this year, playing his first pro season for the Hershey Bears of the...
An In-Depth 2012 Memorial Cup Preview
May 15th, 2012 The Memorial Cup is the most prized possession in Canadian major junior hockey. Presented each year to the champion of the Canadian Hockey League, the Memorial Cup tournament is round robin-style, with the champions from the Ontario Hockey League, Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, and the Western Hockey League, all competing for...
