Category Archives: Draft

Draft Class Grades: Grading the Capitals’ Draft Picks in the Last 10 Years

Posted on February 1, 2019 by

Photo: Richard Wolowicz/Getty Images In recent weeks the “10-year Challenge” has been the craze on social media, something NoVa Caps did for the Caps’ players a few weeks ago. Keeping up with the 10-year theme, NoVa Caps is currently assessing … Continue reading →

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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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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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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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Primer for The Washington Capitals 2018 NHL Entry Draft: June 22nd and 23rd in Dallas, Texas

Posted on June 16, 2018 by

The 2018 NHL Entry Draft is set for next Friday and Saturday (June 22nd and 23rd) at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. Round 1 will be held Friday night with rounds 2-7 taking place Saturday morning and Saturday … Continue reading →

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The Capitals’ Plan for the Trade Deadline: A Measured Approach

Posted on February 11, 2018 by

With the trade deadline now just two weeks away, the Washington Capitals general approach is beginning to take shape. It’s appearing more and more unlikely that the Capitals will go “all in” at the trade deadline, as has been the … Continue reading →

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After Plenty of Roster Turnover, the Youth Movement is Beginning to Pay Off For the Capitals

Posted on December 15, 2017 by

The Washington Capitals are getting plenty of contributions from their young newcomers. Continue reading →

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Capitals Announce First Round of Roster Cuts

Posted on September 21, 2017 by

The Washington Capitals made their first round of cuts today. Coach Barry Trotz announced that Damian Riat (Geneve-Servette), Dmitri Zaitsev (Moose Jaw), Tanner Jeannot (Moose Jaw), Brendan Semchuck (Vancouver Giants), Garrett Pilon (Hershey), Beck Malenstyn (Calgary Hitmen), Jimmy DeVito, Robbie Baillargeon, … Continue reading →

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Connor Hobbs Joins the Capitals at Kettler, Hopes to Make Opening Night Roster

Posted on August 29, 2017 by

Last week, a handful of Capitals players started working out on the Kettler ice for unofficial practices, with more arriving this week. Most of the “big-name” players like Alex Ovechkin, Evgeny Kuznetsov, and Braden Holtby, have already reported to Kettler, … Continue reading →

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