Brooks Orpik

All-Time California-Born Lineup

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California is the most populated state in America and has a rich history of sports. From the 17-time NBA champion LA Lakers to the nine-time World Series-winning Oakland Athletics, California…

Is the Capitals’ Defense Cup-Worthy?

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September is finally here and, with it, the beginning of training camps for teams across the NHL. The Washington Capitals’ camp starts on Sept. 13 and their first preseason contest…

Brooks Orpik: 2 Teams, 2 Cups & 15 NHL Seasons

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After 15 seasons in the National Hockey League, Washington Capitals defenseman Brooks Orpik announced his retirement Tuesday night. “I’ve been extremely lucky to have the best job in the world for many years, but my body is telling me it is time to move on to something new,” said Orpik, through the NHL Players’ Association.

Brooks Orpik Retires After 15 Seasons

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Brooks Orpik called it a career Tuesday after 15 bruising NHL seasons in which he established himself as a big-hitting, shutdown defenceman and won the Stanley Cup twice.
The 38-year-old played 1,171 regular-season and playoff games for the Pittsburgh …

Busy Offseason Expected for Capitals’ Front Office

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With the Washington Capitals’ unexpected first-round exit from the Stanley Cup Playoffs, general manager Brian MacLellan has some difficult decisions in front of him. The Capitals’ roster is a powder-keg of high-priced contracts, expiring contracts, and aging stars. Unfortunately, some of the Caps’ brightest young stars hold those expiring contracts, and MacLellan will most likely have to make some sacrifices to keep a championship-caliber team together.

Capitals Orpik Re-Signing a Smart Bet

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For the last month, long-time NHL defenseman Brooks Orpik was facing an extremely uncertain future. After the Washington Capitals traded him and Philipp Grubauer to the Colorado Avalanche to clear…