Revisiting the Capitals Getting Sergei Gonchar and Brendan Witt Nathan Moser | July 18, 2024 The Washington Capitals have been fortunate in their history to have many solid defensemen play for the organization. They had Kevin Hatcher, Larry Murphy, and Rod Langway during the earlier…
Forgotten Washington Capitals: Tomas Vokoun Nathan Moser | July 13, 2024 After Olaf Kolzig left the Washington Capitals in 2008, there was a big, crucial hole to fill in their lineup between the pipes. The team tried things with Jose Theodore,…
Capitals Showdown: Kolzig vs. Holtby Nathan Moser | July 12, 2024 The Washington Capitals are fortunate to have had two spectacular goalies in their history. Olaf Kolzig was selected by general manager David Poile with the 19th overall pick in the…
Today in Hockey History: July 11 Matthew Zator | July 11, 2024 The Pittsburgh Penguins traded away one of the greatest players in their franchise history on this date. Plus, a pair of Hockey Hall of Famers were born who won three…
Revisiting the Capitals’ Bondra-Laich Trade with Ottawa Nathan Moser | July 6, 2024 Before Alex Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom played for the Washington Capitals, Peter Bondra was statistically the best player in the franchise’s history. Selected in the eighth round (156th overall) of…
What if the Capitals Drafted Joe Sakic? Nathan Moser | July 6, 2024 During the NHL Draft on June 13, 1987, a trade was completed between the Washington Capitals and the Quebec Nordiques. The Capitals received forward Dale Hunter and goalie Clint Malarchuk…
Forgotten Washington Capitals: Matt Cooke Nathan Moser | July 4, 2024 When hockey fans remember former NHL player Matt Cooke, they may picture him either as a Vancouver Canuck or Pittsburgh Penguin. Both cases are fair. Cooke was in Vancouver for…
Today in Hockey History: June 26 Matthew Zator | June 26, 2024 If you are a fan of the draft, then June 26 is a huge day for you. Five separate NHL Entry Drafts were held on this date, bringing some Hall…
Washington Capitals’ History of Drafting 5th Overall Nathan Moser | June 22, 2024 The fifth overall pick in an NHL Entry Draft has the potential to have a star available to whatever team selects at that spot. Sometimes the player picked ends up…
The Worst 1st Overall Draft Pick…Ever Dayton Reimer | June 16, 2024 The 2024 Draft is set for June 28, and the San Jose Sharks, with the first overall pick, are starting to dream of adding that next great piece to their…
Capitals Have History on Their Side With 17th Pick Nathan Moser | June 15, 2024 The Washington Capitals are currently selecting with the 17th overall pick in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft. They have held this exact spot on multiple occasions before throughout their history.…
Reviewing David Poile’s Tenure as Capitals General Manager Nathan Moser | June 12, 2024 General manager (GM) David Poile followed in his father’s footsteps. Bud Poile is known in the hockey world for his time playing for five of the Original Six NHL teams…