Category Archives: Players

Even As Stanley Cup Champions, The Capitals Can Still Tweak Their Game to Improve

Posted on August 10, 2018 by

What areas can the Capitals improve their game on the ice? Continue reading →

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The Cupless Caps: An Open Letter to the Former Caps Who Just Missed the Glory

Posted on August 7, 2018 by

Paul Sancya/Associated Press We’ve all thought about it at one point or another since June, “I wish _____ had been on the team when the Capitals won the Stanley Cup”. It’s common to grow a personal fondness to certain players, … Continue reading →

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Washington Capitals and Woodworking: Two Loves Together as One

Posted on August 7, 2018 by

Photos: @dbswoodworking Tradition; the handing down of information, beliefs and/or customs from generation to generation by word of mouth or practice. 

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Shane Gersich Scores Two in Da Beauty League Game

Posted on August 6, 2018 by

Photo: SportSpyder Washington Capitals forward Shane Gersich was in action in a Da Beauty League game Monday night in Minnesota. Da Beauty League is a camp for NHL players from Minnesota. 

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Biggest Challenges Facing the Capitals As They Head Into 2018 Training Camp

Posted on August 6, 2018 by

The Washington Capitals will be tested as they enter 2018 Training Camp. Continue reading →

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Looking At The Potential Training Camp Battles For The Capitals

Posted on August 1, 2018 by

Photo: Washington Post With center Jay Beagle signing with the Vancouver Canucks and goaltender Philipp Grubauer traded to the Colorado Avalanche, a couple of roster spots will be up for grabs next month, when training camp begins. In this post, NoVa … Continue reading →

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Backing up the Holtbeast: With Grubuaer Gone, Pheonix Copley Must Prove Himself At the NHL Level

Posted on July 31, 2018 by

Photo: NHL Via Getty Images For the past three seasons, Capitals’ starting goaltender Braden Holtby was backed up reliably by the play of former fourth-round pick Philipp Grubauer, who proved himself worthy of becoming a number one netminder in the … Continue reading →

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Tom Wilson Determined To Make a Difference After Signing Long-Term With Capitals

Posted on July 30, 2018 by

Photo: NBC Sports On Monday afternoon, Washington Capitals‘ forward Tom Wilson met with the media via conference call to discuss his new contract, his day with the Stanley Cup, and being a part of the team’s core. 

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Physical Value: Tom Wilson, Fisticuffs, and a Personal Look Back

Posted on July 29, 2018 by

At one time, fighting was a common and nightly occurrence in the NHL, with players dropping the gloves seemingly on a night-to-night basis. Over the years, however, physicality has become secondary in importance to skill and there few players in … Continue reading →

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Capitals Alumni Profile: Doug Mohns

Posted on July 28, 2018 by

Photo: NHL Via Getty Images In the Capitals’ 44-year history, 14 players have had the captain’s “C” adorn their sweater. In their tumultuous and disastrous inaugural season (1974-75), the “C” was worn by longtime NHLer Doug Mohns. In this latest … Continue reading →

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