Category Archives: Goaltending

How Will The Capitals Handle Braden Holtby’s Workload This Season?

Posted on July 16, 2018 by

Photo: NHL.com After the Washington Capitals traded goaltender Philipp Grubauer to the Colorado Avalanche along with defenseman Brooks Orpik in exchange for the 47th pick in the NHL Draft on June 22, there will be more pressure on goaltender Braden … Continue reading →

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How Will Marc-Andre Fleury’s New Contract Impact Braden Holtby’s Contract Situation in 2020?

Posted on July 13, 2018 by

Photo: NHL via Getty Images Friday morning, the Vegas Golden Knights announced that they have signed franchise goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury to a three-year contract extension worth $21 million ($7 million AAV). The contract gave Fleury the third-highest cap hit by … Continue reading →

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Three-Season Outlook In Goal For The Washington Capitals

Posted on July 11, 2018 by

If there is one thing one doesn’t have to worry about as a fan of the Washington Capitals is the franchise’s goaltending depth. Since Semyon Varlamov and Michal Neuvirth took over the crease back in the 2010-2011 season, it’s been … Continue reading →

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Biggest Questions Facing the Capitals As the 2018 NHL Free Agency Period Approaches

Posted on June 25, 2018 by

What roster decisions are looming for the Washington Capitals as NHL free agency approaches? Continue reading →

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Washington Capitals Prospect Review and Forecast: Ilya Samsonov

Posted on June 25, 2018 by

With the 2018 NHL Entry Draft now in our rear view mirrors, we are breaking-down the last 12 months for each of the Washington Capitals prospects and provide a forecast for the coming season. We continue this series of reports with … Continue reading →

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Philipp Grubauer Signs Three-Year Contract Worth $10 Million With Avalanche

Posted on June 23, 2018 by

Photo: NHL.com Goaltender Philipp Grubauer signed a three-year contract worth $10 million ($3.33 million AAV) with the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday. Grubauer was sent to the Avalanche along with defenseman Brooks Orpik from the Washington Capitals for a second-round pick … Continue reading →

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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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Two Down, and Two to Go: How Can the Capitals Close the Series Out and Win Their First Stanley Cup?

Posted on June 3, 2018 by

The Washington Capitals need two more wins to clinch the Stanley Cup. Continue reading →

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Keys to the Series: The Washington Capitals Must Bring Their Best Game Against the Vegas Golden Knights To Clinch the Stanley Cup

Posted on May 27, 2018 by

What little things do the Washington Capitals need to do accomplish in order to defeat the Vegas Golden Knights in the Stanley Cup Final? Continue reading →

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After Pulling Even, the Eastern Conference Finals Shifts Back to Tampa Bay for Game 7

Posted on May 22, 2018 by

Can the Washington Capitals reach the Stanley Cup Final for the first time in the Alex Ovechkin era? Continue reading →

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