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Tag Archives: Brooks Orpik
NHL Draft and Free Agency Frenzy: How Does the Metropolitan Division Look Now?
After the start of the NHL Free Agency Period, how do the Metropolitan Division teams look? Continue reading
Posted in Draft, Free Agency, News, NHL, Players, Roster Moves, Salary Cap, Teams, Trade, Washington Capitals
Tagged Alex Ovechkin, Andre Burakovsky, Artemi Panarin, Brett Connolly, Brooks Orpik, Carolina Hurricanes, Colorado Avalanche, Columbus Blue Jackets, Connor McDavid, Curtis McElhinney, Free Agency, Free Agents, George Foussekis, Goaltending, Matt Duchene, Matt Niskanen, Metropolitan Division, New Jersey Devils, New York Islanders, New York Rangers, NHL Free Agency, Nicklas Backstrom, P.K. Subban, Phil Kessel, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Radko Gudas, Richard Panik, Sebastian Aho, Semyon Varlamov, Sergei Bobrovsky, Trade, Vezina Trophy, Washington Capitals, Wayne Simmonds
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The Evolution of My Hatred for Brooks Orpik
Brooks Orpik: Man. Myth. Legend. Villain? Brooks Orpik retired this week as a Washington Capital fan favorite, but he wasn’t always celebrated as such. In fact, during his 11 seasons as a Pittsburgh Penguin, I despised Brooks Orpik. It wasn’t … Continue reading
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Tagged Brian MacLellan, Brooks Orpik, Bryan Hailey, George McPhee, Pittsburgh Penguins, Washington Capitals
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Playoff Orpik: The Two Goals That Are Unforgettable
Posted in NHL, Players, Washington Capitals
Tagged Brooks Orpik, Defenseman, Della Young, Retirement, Washington Capitals
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Thank You Batya! Teammates, Fans, Media, and Others Pay Tribute to Brooks Orpik
Photo: Ethan Miller/Getty Images After 15 seasons (five with the Capitals), over 1,000 games played, and two Stanley Cup championships, veteran defenseman Brooks Orpik announced his retirement earlier today, concluding an illustrious career in the NHL. The player affectionately known … Continue reading
Posted in News, NHL, Players, Washington Capitals
Tagged Brooks Orpik, Career, Defenseman, Michael Fleetwood, Retirement, Teammates, Tribute, Washington Capitals
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Capitals’ Pending Free Agent Defenseman Brooks Orpik Helps Fans Tidy Fort DuPont Ice Arena
Photo: Monumental Sports and Entertainment After conducting their exit interviews following their first round playoff exit in April, many of the Capitals’ players and staff have returned home or are enjoying vacation away from the hustle and bustle of the … Continue reading
Posted in Charity, Community, Fans, News, Players, Washington Capitals
Tagged Brooks Orpik, Capitals fans, Charity, Community, Fans, Fort Dupont, Michael Fleetwood
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One Year Ago: “The Save”, Capitals Win First Stanley Cup Final Game
It is hard to believe it’s already been a year since that insane Game 2 of the 2018 Stanley Cup Final. The Washington Capitals defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 3-2 at T-Mobile Arena and won their first ever Stanley Cup … Continue reading
Summer To-Do List: Capitals Management Has Some Tough Decisions To Make As They Manage the Salary Cap
Capitals General Manager Brian MacLellan has a busy summer ahead with key players needing new contracts. Continue reading
Posted in Draft, Free Agency, Lineups, Management, News, Roster Moves, Salary Cap, Teams, Washington Capitals
Tagged Andre Burakovsky, Braden Holtby, Brett Connolly, Brian MacLellan, Brooks Orpik, Contracts, Free Agency, Free Agents, General Manager, George Foussekis, Jakub Vrana, NHL Free Agency, Nicklas Backstrom, Salary Cap, Stanley Cup, Stanley Cup Finals
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Pondering The Capitals’ Offseason Needs
Photo: ESPN With the Washington Capitals‘ 2018-19 season now in the rearview, the team will assess their roster and staff over the summer to prepare for a run at their second Stanley Cup in three seasons. Salary cap constraints, however, … Continue reading
Posted in Free Agency, Lineups, News, Players, Washington Capitals
Tagged Andre Burakovsky, Ben Lovejoy, Brad Hunt, Brett Connolly, Brooks Orpik, Carl Hagelin, Chandler Stephenson, Christian Djoos, Devante Smith-Pelly, Free Agency, Harrison Brown, Jakub Vrana, Joonas Donskoi, Michael Ferland, Pierre-Edouard Bellemare, Reid Cashman, Tim Heed, Todd Reirden, Valtteri Filpulla, Washington Capitals
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Checking In With Old Friends: Philipp Grubauer Is Taking the Colorado Avalanche to the Second Round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs
Former Washington Capitals netminder Philipp Grubauer is taking the Colorado Avalanche further into the postseason. Continue reading
Posted in Games, Goaltending, News, NHL, Players, Playoffs, Teams, Washington Capitals
Tagged 2010 NHL Draft, 2018 NHL Draft, Brooks Orpik, Calgary Flames, Colorado Avalanche, Draft, George Foussekis, Goalie, Goalies, NHL, Philipp Grubauer, Pittsburgh Penguins, San Jose Sharks, Stanley Cup, Stanley Cup Playoffs, Tampa Bay Lightning, Vegas Golden Knights, Washington Capitals
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