Category Archives: Coaching

Time For Closure: The Capitals Must Find the “Killer Instinct” For Game 6 In Columbus

Posted on April 23, 2018 by

Can the Washington Capitals deliver the killer instinct needed to defeat the Columbus Blue Jackets in Game 6? Continue reading →

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Where the Series Is Won and Lost: What Factors Will Decide the Playoff Series Between the Blue Jackets and Capitals?

Posted on April 12, 2018 by

What will be the factors that decide the playoff series between the Blue Jackets and Capitals? Continue reading →

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Coaching Conundrum: Todd Reirden’s Future in Washington is Tied to Barry Trotz’

Posted on April 3, 2018 by

Photo: NHL via Getty Images Since Barry Trotz took over behind the Capitals bench before the 2014-15 season, the Capitals have won three Metropolitan Division titles, two President’s Trophies, and have returned to being a perennial playoff team. Associate Coach … Continue reading →

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What Will Happen in Regards to Barry Trotz’ Future?

Posted on March 4, 2018 by

Photo: Sportsnet The Capitals have important pieces due for raises this summer, the most notable being defenseman John Carlson. While a lot of important players are up for a new contract after this season, Head Coach Barry Trotz will also be … Continue reading →

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Former Capital Viktor Kozlov Talks His Playing Career, Coaching Career, and the Olympics in Interview with Russian Media

Posted on February 18, 2018 by

Photo: Washington Capitals In the middle of January, the media of his team, Metallurg Magnitogorsk of the KHL, conducted a long interview with Viktor Kozlov, the former Washington Capitals forward who is currently the Head Coach of Metallurg.  Many of … Continue reading →

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The Capitals Need to Find Effort and Focus on This Central Road Trip

Posted on February 15, 2018 by

The Washington Capitals are 4-3-3 in their last 10 games. Continue reading →

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Revisiting the Washington Capitals and the Lack of Shots on Goal

Posted on February 7, 2018 by

Do the Washington Capitals still have a problem generating shots on goal? Continue reading →

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Former Capitals Defenseman John Erskine Joins Queens University Men’s Hockey Team As Assistant Coach

Posted on January 7, 2018 by

Rob Carr/Getty Images Whether a superstar or role player, many NHL players go on to pursue careers in coaching, oftentimes joining an NHL, minor league team, or even college teams. Add former Capitals defenseman John Erskine to the latter.

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At the Midway Point, Are The Capitals Still the Favorite to Win the Metropolitan Division?

Posted on January 5, 2018 by

With half of the 2017-18 regular season in the books, are the Washington Capitals still the best team in the Metropolitan Division? Continue reading →

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Ten Years Ago – Capitals Appoint Boudreau Head Coach

Posted on November 22, 2017 by

Jim McIsaac/Getty Images When November 22 rolls around each year, most Americans above a certain age associate the day with the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.  It is also a day that is close to Thanksgiving, either on the … Continue reading →

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