Category Archives: 2018 NHL Entry Draft

Analysis of the 2018 NHL Draft: Washington Capitals

Posted on June 24, 2018 by

Tom Pennington/Getty Images The Capitals added seven new prospects to the organization this weekend in Dallas. Here is our first analysis of each of the team’s seven selections for the 2018 NHL Entry Draft.

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Making the Right Moves: Brian MacLellan Works His Management Magic Yet Again

Posted on June 23, 2018 by

Bruce Bennett/Getty Images In his four seasons as General Manager of the Capitals, Brian MacLellan has proved himself to be smart, calculating, and pretty darn effective at getting deals done, whether it be a contract or trade. And the franchise’s … Continue reading →

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21st Century Capitals: A Look At the Capitals’ Draft Picks Since 2000

Posted on June 23, 2018 by

Bruce Bennett/Getty Images The 2018 NHL Entry Draft is be the first draft that will involve drafting of players primarily born in 2000; i.e. after the “turn of the millennium”.  According to sociologists, this is the beginning of the transition … Continue reading →

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Capitals Select Martin Fehervary and Kody Clark With Second Round Picks

Posted on June 23, 2018 by

The Washington Capitals selected defenseman Martin Fehervary from IK Oskarshamn of Allsvenskan with the 46th overall pick and right wing Kody Clark from the Ottawa 67’s of the Ontario Hockey League from the 47th overall pick in the 2018 NHL Draft. 

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Capitals Select Alexandar Alexeyev With 2018 First Round Pick

Posted on June 22, 2018 by

Photo: Capitals Twitter The Washington Capitals selected defenseman St. Petersburg native Alexandar Alexeyev from the Red Deer Rebels of the WHL with their first-round pick in 2018. The Capitals selected 31st overall after winning the Stanley Cup two weeks ago. 

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Capitals Acquire 47th Overall Pick From Avalanche For Brooks Orpik and Philipp Grubauer

Posted on June 22, 2018 by

Photo: Zimbio The Washington Capitals acquired the 47th overall pick in the second round from the Colorado Avalanche in exchange for defenseman Brooks Orpik and goaltender Philipp Grubauer, the team announced roughly half an hour before the NHL Draft in … Continue reading →

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A Closer Look at Some of the Top Prospects in the 2018 NHL Draft

Posted on June 18, 2018 by

Who are some of the big names that will be selected during the 2018 NHL Draft? Continue reading →

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Washington Capitals Draft Profile: Dominik Bokk

Posted on June 16, 2018 by

This article was done in collaboration with Daniel Vorona. To see more of his thoughts on the Washington Capitals, and for other hilarious and painfully truthful Capitals content, check out his Instagram page @happy_capitals_memes

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The Path to the Draft: Philipp Grubauer Should Draw Interest Around the League

Posted on June 16, 2018 by

Will Capitals netminder Philipp Grubauer be traded before the 2018 NHL Draft? Continue reading →

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