The Anatomy of Ovechkin’s 1,000 Games
When the Washington Capitals signed Alex Ovechkin to a 13-year contract extension, owner Ted Leonsis got a call from David Stern, one of many who had criticized the franchise’s latest…
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Off the Crossbar: Caps Order New “Window of Opportunity” from Pella
Another year of failed expectations. The Washington Capital’s window of opportunity to win the Cup slammed shut last night, after yet another second round defeat to the hands of the…
NHL Players Should Be Allowed to Compete in 2018 Olympics
The NHL has until Jan. 15 to decide whether or not they will allow players to participate in the 2018 Olympics in South Korea, but Alex Ovechkin has already made…
Washington Capitals: Who Is Brian MacLellan?
On Memorial Day the Washington Capitals made two moves that will have an enormous factor on the club moving forward. One was expected to happen and one was a shocking…
Lessons Learned from George McPhee’s Tenure
The Washington Capitals announced Saturday morning that GM George McPhee’s contract would not be renewed for the upcoming season, and head coach Adam Oates had been relieved of his duties.…
Washington Capitals Say Goodbye to George McPhee and Adam Oates
George McPhee and Adam Oates Relieved of Their Duties It was a somber Saturday afternoon in Washington D.C. as the Washington Capitals made a major regime change. Majority owner Ted…
Alex Ovechkin: The Anti-Captain
Before this season’s debacle, in which Alex Ovechkin was simultaneously the league’s best goal scorer, worst defensive forward, and above-average detractor of his own teammates; before Dale Hunter regularly benched…
Washington Capitals: Why George McPhee Should Stay
Washington Capitals owner Ted Leonsis has a huge offseason ahead of him. It starts with big decisions at the General Manager position and determining Washington’s 2014-15 head coach. Due to…
Washington Capitals 2013-2014 Season Recap: Failure
What Went Wrong With the 2013-2014 Washington Capitals? It was a turbulent season for the Washington Capitals. The Capitals were a team that depended on the powerplay to keep their…
It’s Time for a Change in Washington
Ever since Alex Ovechkin’s debut in a Caps’ uniform, there has always been reason for hope in Washington. Sure, the Caps were terrible for his first couple of years in…
Washington Capitals To Host 2015 Winter Classic
On Saturday morning, the Washington Capitals announced they will host the NHL Winter Classic during the 2014-15 season. Majority Owner Ted Leonsis made the formal announcement, but the Washington Post…
US Hockey Scores Big with Congressional Hockey Caucus
On Wednesday, Congress finally got something done. Members of the Congressional Hockey Caucus, including Co-Chair’s Rep. Mike Quigley (D-IL), Rep. Lee Terry (R-NE), and Rep. Pat Meehan (R-PA), along with…