Category Archives: Roster Moves

How Important Is Pheonix Copley to the Capitals?

Posted on September 25, 2017 by Harrison Brown

When the Capitals acquired Kevin Shattenkirk from the St. Louis Blues at the trade deadline they were not only keeping an eye on the chances they had at bringing Lord Stanley’s Cup for the first time to DC, they were … Continue reading →

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Capitals Announce Latest Set of Roster Cuts, Get Closer to Final Roster

Posted on September 24, 2017 by Michael Fleetwood

After the Capitals’ 4-1 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes in the team’s fourth preseason game last night, more roster cuts were expected to come sometime today. This morning, the Capitals announced their second round of roster cuts, trimming their roster … Continue reading →

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Capitals Announce First Round of Roster Cuts

Posted on September 21, 2017 by Harrison Brown

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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Projecting the Caps’ Opening Night Lineup through Week 1 of Training Camp

Posted on September 21, 2017 by Harrison Brown

So far the Capitals have played two preseason games, and pundits are already putting together potential lineups for Opening Night on October 5 in Ottawa. In this piece, NoVa Caps’ contributor Harrison Brown takes a look at what the Capitals … Continue reading →

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During Preseason Action, What Are Some Things Barry Trotz is Looking For In Players that Are Hopeful to Crack the Opening Night Roster?

Posted on September 19, 2017 by George Foussekis

What will Barry Trotz be looking for in the preseason as he fills the remaining holes in the Capitals roster? Continue reading →

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Stanley Cup Odds Have Changed in Past Few Weeks, Capitals Still one of Stanley Cup favorites

Posted on September 11, 2017 by Harrison Brown

Photo: Patrick Smith/Getty Images The Caps have been among the favorites to win the Stanley Cup over the last few years, but the Bovada Sports Book in Las Vegas, Nevada, recently downgraded the team’s chances to win it all this … Continue reading →

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Capitals sign Alex Chiasson to a PTO

Posted on September 9, 2017 by Harrison Brown

Photo: NHL The Capitals signed forward Alex Chiasson to a Professional Tryout (PTO) contract, the team announced this morning. Training camp opens on Friday. This is the second PTO the Capitals have handed out in the past week. On Tuesday, … Continue reading →

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Washington Capitals Player Preview: Jay Beagle

Posted on September 3, 2017 by Harrison Brown

NoVa Caps has been preparing key “player previews” for the upcoming season as the Washington Capitals begin to gear up for the start of training camp in two weeks. Today, we continue our player previews with center Jay Beagle.

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Capitals to start training camp on Friday, September 15th

Posted on August 31, 2017 by Harrison Brown

The Washington Capitals announced today that training camp will open on Friday, September 15th at Kettler Capitals Iceplex in Arlington, Virginia. That will also be the first day of the season that coaches, management, and players are open to the … Continue reading →