Tag Archives: Central Division

In the Dog House: Jay Beagle Draws Anger From Anaheim For Dropping Ducks’ Troy Terry

Photo: Rick Scuteri/AP During parts of 10 seasons with the Washington Capitals, Center Jay Beagle was a reliable fourth-line center, who served the team as a cog in the bottom-six. Now a member of the Arizona Coyotes, after a stint … Continue reading

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Panthers’ Brunette, Avalanche’s Bednar, Hurricanes’ Brind’Amour, Golden Knights’ DeBoer Named Coaches For 2021 All-Star Game

Photo: The Hour The NHL announced on Tuesday that Florida Panthers head coach Andrew Brunette, Carolina Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind’Amour, Colorado Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar, and Vegas Golden Knights head coach Pete DeBoer have been named the bench … Continue reading

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A Look At The NHL Standings At The Holiday Break

Photo: John McCreary/NHLI via Getty Images There is the old saying that NHL teams who are in playoff position at Thanksgiving are likely to remain there when the season ends. In fact, since the 2005-06 season, when the salary cap … Continue reading

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2020-21 Central Division Preview

Photo: Bruce Bennett/Getty Images As the realigned divisions are set and with the 2020-21 season just days away, NoVa Caps continues with their division previews. Today, we look at the Central Division, which features both Stanley Cup finalists:

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NHL Division Names To Have Sponsors This Season

The NHL announced their four sponsors on the division names this season on Tuesday morning in an effort to make up for some revenue lost as they have only played games in August and September without fans since March 12, … Continue reading

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2020 Offseason Report Cards: Central Division

Photo: Couch Guy Sports As a result of the revenue impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the NHL salary cap will remain flat for the next three years. The unexpected cap constraint has impacted how companies have managed free agency. NoVa … Continue reading

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If the Stanley Cup Playoffs Began Today, Which Teams Would Be the Favorites To Win?

Once the regular season resumes, which NHL teams have the best chance of winning the Stanley Cup in 2020? Continue reading

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Stars Set to Shine in St. Louis: A Preview of the 2020 NHL All-Star Game

Photo: NHL via Getty Images By now, most NHL players are off to warm beaches, tropical climates, or even horseback riding, with the league in the midst of its annual All-Star break. However, for a select number of NHL players, … Continue reading

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A Deceiving Record: The Capitals Are Leading the Standings, But Have Not Dominated Versus the Metropolitan Division

The Washington Capitals need to improve their record versus their Metropolitan Division foes. Continue reading

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2019-20 Central Division Preview

How will the Central Division finish in 2019-20? Continue reading

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