T.J. Oshie Trade from Blues to Capitals a Possibility? Glynn Cosker | June 22, 2015 UPDATE – JULY 2: T.J. Oshie Traded to the Washington Capitals Ever since Washington Capitals general manager Brian MacLellan told the media that he was in the market for…
Patrick Sharp Trade a Good ‘Fit’ for Washington Capitals Glynn Cosker | June 19, 2015 Attaining the services of three-time Stanley Cup winner Patrick Sharp via a trade with the Chicago Blackhawks is good business for the Washington Capitals—according to one NHL insider. “I think…
Will Phil Kessel be Traded to the Washington Capitals? Glynn Cosker | June 8, 2015 Washington Capitals GM Brian MacLellan made it clear last month that he is looking for a new top-six winger to start next season. The free agency pool is somewhat lacking…
The Puzzling Tale of Ex-Capital Alexander Semin Glynn Cosker | June 4, 2015 Former Washington Capital Alexander Semin is a puzzling yet talented player. When he was 100 percent focused and firing on all cylinders for the Capitals, Semin was amazing. Unfortunately, he…
How much is Braden Holtby Worth to the Capitals? Glynn Cosker | June 2, 2015 The Washington Capitals have some economic work to do this month. The team has a group of players due to become free agents on July 1– and the one they…
2 Capitals Facing Uncertain Futures: Brooks Laich and Joel Ward Glynn Cosker | May 28, 2015 Two crowd favorites for the Washington Capitals must now cautiously ponder the coming months for two different reasons. Right wing Joel Ward has the business of landing a new contract…
Capitals’ Tom Wilson Should Quickly Reinvent Himself Glynn Cosker | May 26, 2015 The NHL is a tough league and every team needs an enforcer. The Washington Capitals have utilized a few enforcers over the years, but the current guy for the job…
Will the Real Henrik Lundqvist Please Stand Up? Glynn Cosker | May 22, 2015 During his Stanley Cup Conference Semifinal series against the Washington Capitals, Henrik Lundqvist allowed 12 goals over seven games. In the ongoing Conference Final against the Tampa Bay Lightning, he’s…
Troy Brouwer: Stanley Cup for Capitals ‘Hopefully Next Year’ Glynn Cosker | May 21, 2015 An improved Washington Capitals player this term over last was Troy Brouwer – one of only two current Caps players who have lifted the Stanley Cup (the other is defenseman…
Capitals’ GM Brian MacLellan Looks to Improve Top-Six Forwards Glynn Cosker | May 18, 2015 It’s been almost exactly a year since Brian MacLellan became general manager of the Washington Capitals. The season was successful even though it ended in agonizing heartbreak. “It’s been a…
NHL’s Most Underrated Defenseman: Capitals’ John Carlson Glynn Cosker | May 17, 2015 Washington Capitals’ defenseman John Carlson made a major name for himself as a junior. Who can ever forget his amazing goal from the point in the 2010 World Junior Hockey…
Braden Holtby’s Contract and Other Capitals Offseason Chores Glynn Cosker | May 16, 2015 Washington Capitals goaltender Braden Holtby just concluded the best NHL season of his career. The 25-year-old Saskatchewan native finished the regular season with a 2.22 GAA and a save percentage…