Posts About "Vitek Vanecek"
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...
Capitals' Plan Coming Together After First 5-on-5 Action in Months
July 21st, 2020 The Washington Capitals returned to 5-on-5 play for the first time since March with their first intrasquad scrimmage of Phase 3 training camp Saturday. Despite the four-month break from competitive games, several players picked right up where they left off. Alex Ovechkin scored a goal about 3 minutes into the game for the White...
Top 5 Capitals Prospects
May 23rd, 2020 On May 5, 2020, the Washington Capitals extended their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliation with the Hershey Bears through the 2023-24 season. The Capitals and Bears have enjoyed a special relationship for the past 15 years. https://twitter.com/TheHersheyBears/status/1262812558626631686 During the 2019-20 NHL season, 14...
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.
Vitek Vanecek Makes Czech Republic a Contender at 2016 WJC
December 29th, 2015 Czech Republic has been given a legitimate reason to be considered the dark horse of the 2016 World Junior Championships. Starting goaltender and Washington Capitals prospect, Vitek Vanecek, has been the most impressive netminder midway through the round robin of this year's tournament. It seems each year, one country outside of...
Ilya Samsonov Worth Risk For Washington Capitals
June 27th, 2015 The Washington Capitals surprised many with their selection of goaltender Ilya Samsonov in the first round of the 2015 NHL entry draft Friday night. The Capitals last selected a goalie in the first round in 2006, taking Semyon Varlamov with the 23rd overall pick and Samsonov was the lone net minder selected in the first round on...
The 5 Biggest Chokes of the WJC
January 6th, 2015 In Monday's gold medal game, Canada survived a nail-biter to win their first gold since 2009. The 2015 tournament ended up being a very low-scoring, tight defensive one compared to recent years. Only 176 goals were scored this year, compared to 202 and 220 the past two years. There were a number of players or teams that disappointed...
