Category Archives: Goaltending

2017-18 Metropolitan Division Contenders and Pretenders

Posted on August 18, 2017 by

Which Metropolitan Division teams are the contenders and pretenders in 2017-18? Continue reading →

Posted in Defense, Goaltending, News, Roster Moves, Washington Capitals | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Metropolitan Division Goaltending Rankings For 2017-18 Season

Posted on August 11, 2017 by

Goaltender rankings for the Metropolitan Division in 2017-18 Continue reading →

Posted in Goaltending, Lineups, News, Players, Roster Moves, Teams | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

Alex Westlund Named Associate Goaltending Coach

Posted on August 8, 2017 by

HERSHEY, PA – The Hershey Bears, in conjunction with their NHL affiliate, the Washington Capitals, announced via press release today that Alex Westlund has been named associate goaltending coach. Westlund assumed the role previously held by Scott Murray, who was … Continue reading →

Posted in Coaching, Goaltending, Hershey Bears, News | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Tending the Crease: Getting to Know the Capitals’ New Goalie Coach, Scott Murray

Posted on August 5, 2017 by

Photos: Tori Hartman When the Capitals hired goaltending guru Mitch Korn in 2014, they did so knowing that it would not be for the long-term. Now, with the 60-year old Korn taking on a different role within the organization, the … Continue reading →

Posted in Coaching, Goaltending, News, NHL | Tagged , , , , , | 3 Comments

Parker Milner Returns

Posted on July 11, 2017 by

Parker Milner has signed a one-year deal with the Hershey Bears according to a release. The announcement was made by VP of Hockey Operations Bryan Helmer. 

Posted in Goaltending, Hershey Bears, News | Tagged , , | 1 Comment

Capitals Re-sign Philipp Grubauer to One Year Deal

Posted on July 6, 2017 by

Photo: NHL The Capitals made it clear that their main focus this offseason would be to lock up their restricted free agents to new contracts and they made it a priority to re-sign right wing T.J. Oshie. One of those … Continue reading →

Posted in Free Agency, Goaltending, News, NHL, Players, Roster Moves | Tagged , , | 5 Comments

Copley’s New Deal Spells…

Posted on June 28, 2017 by

HERSHEY, PA – The Washington Capitals announced via press release today that they have re-signed goaltender Pheonix Copley to a two-year deal. While fans in Hershey couldn’t be happier, it appears as though they will only have one year left … Continue reading →

Posted in Goaltending, Hershey Bears, News, Players | Tagged , , , , , | 5 Comments

Goaltending Woes about to Hit?

Posted on June 14, 2017 by

Just a few short years ago, many questioned Washington’s decision to take Ilya Samsonov in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft. After all, the organization was loaded with goaltenders and prospects. Fast forward to present – there is a chance, understand … Continue reading →

Posted in Goaltending, Hershey Bears, News | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Vanecek Vital to Hershey’s Run

Posted on May 15, 2017 by

If the Hershey Bears are going to win an unprecedented 12th Calder Cup, they just might be doing so on the shoulders of the 2009-2010 Jack A. Butterfield Trophy winner and a rookie netminder, and that’s no cause for alarm … Continue reading →

Posted in Goaltending, Hershey Bears, Injuries, News, Players, Playoffs | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Predicting the Expansion Draft – Which Goalies are Heading West?

Posted on April 22, 2017 by

Graphic by Doug Lorman As teams are eliminated from the Stanley Cup playoffs, many players are preparing for trips, but some of them will be heading to Las Vegas after the expansion draft. We’re going to begin our look into … Continue reading →

Posted in Goaltending, News, Predictions | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments