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Should He Stay Or Should He Go? Examining the Capitals’ Performance On The Power Play Under Blaine Forsythe
The Washington Capitals have entrusted Assistant Coach Blaine Forsythe with leading the power play unit since the 2012-13 season. Forsythe has been an assistant for the Caps’ during the last four head coaches (Adam Oates, Barry Trotz, Todd Reirden, and … Continue reading
Auditioning For A Role Next Season: What Should The Capitals Do With Each Of Their Pending UFAs?
The Capitals are entering a bit of uncharted waters during the Ovechkin Era this off-season, as Capitals general manager Brian Maclellan will look to make the team younger but more competitive, all under the overarching plan of chasing down another … Continue reading
Do The Capitals Actually Struggle Against Younger Teams?
The hot-button issue surrounding the Washington Capitals and their current roster construction centers on the narrative that the Capitals are older and slower than their competition, resulting in more poor performances against teams that are younger and faster.
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Capitals Potential Player Acquisition Target: Nick Schmaltz
Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images In our latest post that identify players that could be potential acquisition targets for the Washington Capitals this off-season, we’re going to take a look at Arizona Coyotes forward Nick Schmaltz. With the Capitals looking … Continue reading
Capitals Potential Player Acquisition Target: Brock Boeser
Photo: Bob Frid-USA TODAY Sports As the Capitals and General Manager Brian MacLellan are poised to enter the 2023 off-season with a quick retooling strategy in mind, modifications to the team’s roster will likely continue well into the summer. This … Continue reading
Does It Matter If NHL Coaches Have A Stanley Cup Winning Pedigree?
As we near the end of the three-year contract for Head Coach Peter Laviolette, there’s an increasing chance that the Washington Capitals will be seeking a new head coach for the 2023-24 season and beyond. One of the selling points … Continue reading
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Evaluating Alexander Alexeyev’s Performance Through 15 Games
After watching quite a few Caps games from the press box this season, Alex Alexeyev was inserted back into the lineup on March 1st against the Anaheim Ducks after both Dmitry Orlov and Erik Gustafsson were traded leading up to … Continue reading
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Tagged 2022-23 Washington Capitals, Alexander Alexeyev, Washington Capitals Analytics
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Evaluating Nicklas Backstrom’s Performance So Far This Season
Nicklas Backstrom is likely going to finish his career with the Washington Capitals as the second best player in franchise history behind longtime teammate Alex Ovechkin. However, over the past few seasons, Backstrom has really struggled through a hip injury … Continue reading
Trade Grades: Evaluating The Capitals Trades Prior To The 2023 NHL Trade Deadline
Following a white-hot month of December, the Washington Capitals entered the new year by erasing the ground they made up in the playoff race. Since January 1st, the Capitals are the second-worst team in the NHL in standings points, just … Continue reading
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Tagged 2023 NHL Trade Deadline, Craig Smith, Dmitry Orlov, Garnet Hathaway, Lars Eller, Marcus Johansson, Rasmus Sandin
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Finishing Form: The Leading Indicator Of The Capitals Lack Of Success In The 2022-23 Season
At the start of the 2022-23 season, there was plenty of optimism regarding the Capitals’ roster, especially with the additions of Dylan Strome, Connor Brown, Darcy Kuemper, and Charlie Lindgren. The Caps expected to be without Tom Wilson and franchise … Continue reading
