Author Archives: Justin Trudel

About Justin Trudel

Justin is a lifelong Caps fan, with some of his first memories of the sport watching the team in the USAir Arena and the 1998 Stanley Cup appearance. Now a resident of St. Augustine, FL, Justin watches the Caps from afar. Justin graduated with a Bachelor's of Science in Political Science from Towson University, and a Master's of Science in Applied Information Technology from Towson University. Justin is currently a product manager at a non-profit in Jacksonville, FL. Justin enjoys geeking out over roster construction and cap management.

Which Defensemen Could The Capitals Target In Free Agency?

Posted on July 27, 2021 by Justin Trudel

Photo: Buffalo Sabres On Monday the Capitals traded rugged, veteran defenseman Brenden Dillon to the Winnipeg Jets for a 2022 second round pick and a 2023 second round pick, leaving an opening on the left side of the defensive corps … Continue reading →

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An Early Projection For The Seattle Kraken’s Roster

Posted on July 23, 2021 by Justin Trudel

The Seattle Kraken and their General Manager, Ron Francis, ended up pursuing a unique strategy in their expansion draft, which left many scratching their heads. The Kraken selected three pending unrestricted free agents, and ultimately agreed to contracts with those … Continue reading →

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A Look At Nick Jensen’s 2021 Performance: Solid On The Back End

Posted on June 26, 2021 by Justin Trudel

Nick Jensen’s career as a Capital has been an interesting story to follow. After the Capitals acquired him at the 2019 trade deadline, General Manager Brian MacLellan immediately inked Jensen to a four year, $10 million contract. Jensen was a … Continue reading →

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A Look at Trevor van Riemsdyk’s 2021 Season: Future Regular Starter on Defense?

Posted on June 21, 2021 by Justin Trudel

On October 10, 2020, the Washington Capitals signed right handed defenseman Trevor van Riemsdyk to a one year, $800,000 contract. At the time, van Riemsdyk was looked at as a depth signing, likely slotting in below right handed defensemen John … Continue reading →

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John Carlson’s Performance in 2021: Elite Offensive Production, Question Mark Defensively

Posted on June 15, 2021 by Justin Trudel

Photo: NHL via Getty Images Now a seasoned veteran and established member of the Capitals’ core group of players, John Carlson is a known commodity. When it comes to offensive production, Carlson is in the elite echelon of performers, but … Continue reading →

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Dmitry Orlov’s Performance in 2021: Trending Upward

Posted on June 8, 2021 by Justin Trudel

The 2020-21 season saw Washington Capitals defenseman Dmitry Orlov prove once again that he is a reliable Top 4, even top pairing blueliner, in today’s NHL. After being a part of the Capitals’ best defensive pairing during their Stanley Cup … Continue reading →

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A Look At Justin Schultz’s Performance in 2021: Hot Start With A Downward Trend

Posted on May 26, 2021 by Justin Trudel

During last off-season, the Capitals and General Manager Brian MacLellan signed unrestricted free agent Justin Schultz to a two year deal worth a $4 million deal to solidify the right side of the second defensive pairing. The deal was largely polarizing, … Continue reading →

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One And Done: Capitals Ousted In 5 Games For Second Straight Season: Postgame Analytics

Posted on May 23, 2021 by Justin Trudel

Photo by Patrick McDermott/NHLI via Getty Images It’s deja vu all over again for the Capitals, who have now lost three-straight playoff series since hoisting the Stanley Cup in 2018. The meager run includes two-straight series where they only won … Continue reading →

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Capitals Turn In A Clunker In Game 4; Now On The Brink Of Elimination: Postgame Analysis

Posted on May 21, 2021 by Justin Trudel

One way to describe the Capitals’ performance in Game 4 against the Boston Bruins is painful. You may certainly have another word (or series of words) to describe it. The Capitals entered Game 4, following two-straight overtime losses, where they … Continue reading →

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Capitals Drop Game 3 in 2OT, Trail In Series, 2-1: Postgame Analysis

Posted on May 19, 2021 by Justin Trudel

Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images In the third straight game to reach overtime in the first round series against the Bruins, the Capitals lost in double overtime, 3-2, after a clumsy miscommunication behind the net between Ilya Samsonov and Justin … Continue reading →

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