Category Archives: Profile

Capitals Alumni Profile: Dino Ciccarelli

Posted on October 28, 2018 by

Over their 44-year history, the Capitals have had a number of high profile names don the team sweater, and many of those had success with the team or became household names at other points in their NHL careers. Many of … Continue reading →

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A Closer Look Nick Jensen

Posted on September 26, 2018 by

Photo: Winging It In Motown The Washington Capitals acquired a defenseman at the trade deadline for the fifth consecutive season when they dealt defenseman Madison Bowey and a 2020 second-round pick to the Detroit Red Wings in exchange for Nick Jensen. … 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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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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Capital Review 2017-18: Nicklas Backstrom

Posted on June 21, 2018 by

Ethan Miller/Getty Images After the Capitals’ Stanley Cup win and Stanley Cup parade, the NHL season, in terms of game action  and celebrating is officially over. In the coming days and weeks, teams will begin preparing for the the NHL Entry Draft, Free Agency, … Continue reading →

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Capital Review 2017-18: Chandler Stephenson

Posted on June 18, 2018 by

Harry How/Getty Images North America After the Capitals’ Stanley Cup win and Stanley Cup parade, the NHL season, in terms of game action  and celebrating is officially over. In the coming weeks, teams will begin preparing for the offseason, including the NHL Entry … Continue reading →

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Capital Review 2017-18: Matt Niskanen

Posted on June 10, 2018 by

Getty Images North America After the Capitals’ Stanley Cup win on Thursday night, the NHL season, in terms of game action is officially over. In the coming weeks, teams will begin preparing for the offseason, including the NHL Entry Draft, … Continue reading →

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Star Power: A Look at the Columbus Blue Jackets’ Best Players

Posted on April 12, 2018 by

Photo: TNS With the Capitals set to begin their first-round playoff series against the Columbus Blue Jackets tonight, NoVa Caps’ Diane Doyle is looking at the best players on the opposing roster.

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Capitals Alumni Profile: Mike Ridley

Posted on April 6, 2018 by

Photo: NHL Over the years, the Capitals have had a number of offensive weapons in their arsenal to employ against the opposition’s defense. One such player was longtime forward Mike Ridley. In NoVa Caps’ latest Capitals Alumni Profile, Diane Doyle … Continue reading →

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Vancouver Canucks Daniel and Henrik Sedin Announce Their Retirement After 18 Seasons

Posted on April 2, 2018 by

After Hall of Fame careers, Vancouver Canucks Daniel and Henrik Sedin announce their retirement after 18 seasons. Continue reading →

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