Tag Archives: 2004 NHL Draft

“And The Washington Capitals Select…”: Recent Washington Capitals Drafts to Remember

Posted on July 22, 2021 by Diane Doyle

Photo: Bruce Bennett/Getty Images In this post we will take a look at some of the more memorable drafts in which the Washington Capitals participated. This includes drafts that are remembered, due to events leading up to the draft, including … Continue reading →

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Gr8 Endurance: Appreciating Alex Ovechkin’s Longevity Compared to His Peers – Early 2021

Posted on January 25, 2021 by Diane Doyle

The 2020-21, pandemic-shortened season is Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin’s 16th season in the National Hockey League (NHL). And even now, at the relatively advanced age (in hockey player terms) of 35, it is still not unreasonable to expect him … Continue reading →

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Capitals’ Draft Class: 2004

Posted on June 25, 2015 by Jon Sorensen

The 2004 NHL Entry Draft was kind to the Capitals….but only in the first round. Although they got a franchise icon in Alexander Ovechkin, and two defensemen who became key components of the team’s success in subsequent years in Mike … Continue reading →