Capitals Keep Hershey Bears Staff Together
There was an unsettling feeling from the Hershey Bears following an unsatisfactory 2013-14 season under Mike Haviland that resulted in a rare absence from the AHL playoffs. The organization made…
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Brian MacLellan Makes Capitals Youth A Priority
The moves will get harder and the decisions will become tougher for Washington Capitals General Manager Brian MacLellan this offseason. For now, MacLellan will look to get the bulk of…
Why Andrew Gordon Signed in Sweden
Andrew Gordon played eight professional hockey league seasons before deciding to make a big career decision this week, signing with Linkoping in Sweden. The 29-year-old veteran winger had seriously thought…
Does Garrett Mitchell Have NHL Potential?
The Washington Capitals and GM Brian MacLellan completed their first free agency move on Tuesday, re-signing forward prospect Garrett Mitchell to a two-year, two-way contract. Mitchell has yet to appear…
Washington Capitals Hindered by Limited Picks at NHL Draft
The Washington Capitals are in a pretty good spot. They just finished a good, but not great season under first-year head coach Barry Trotz and GM Brian MacLellan. Their farm…
Washington Capitals: Joel Ward is Expendable
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…
Why Washington Capitals Won’t Keep Mike Green
Defenseman Mike Green will be the best free agent option available on defense when NHL free agency gets underway on July 1st at noon. He made just over six million…
Don’t Blame Washington Capitals’ Stars for Series Loss
In Washington’s seven game second round playoff series defeat against the New York Rangers, a lot went according to plan. Goaltender Braden Holtby was phenomenal in net again and shined in the…
Washington Capitals Prospect Profile: Tyler Lewington
The Washington Capitals inked 2013 seventh round draft pick Tyler Lewington to a three-year, entry-level deal earlier this week as they added another defenseman to their prospect pipeline. Lewington currently…
Are the Washington Capitals Overworking Braden Holtby?
Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby has played the most games of any goaltender this season. His numbers are elite, as is his status as a net minder in the National…
How the Washington Capitals Defense Improved
The revamped Washington Capitals blue line has moved Barry Trotz’s squad closer to competing for a Stanley Cup championship. They’re a legit contender yet, but with the growth of a…
Washington Capitals: Braden Holtby’s Next Contract
Washington Capitals net minder Braden Holtby is on pace for the best season in the NHL of his career. A revamped Washington Capitals’ defense has aided him, along with a…