Tag Archives: David Poile

Building An Era of Improvement: A Look Back At the 1983-84 Washington Capitals Season

Posted on January 10, 2021 by Diane Doyle

For many longtime Capitals fans, memories of the 1982-83 season, which saw the Washington Capitals become perennial Stanley Cup Playoff contenders, are likely still relatively fresh some 38 years later. In this look back, NoVa Caps’ Diane Doyle takes a … Continue reading →

Posted in History, News, NHL, Teams, Washington Capitals | Tagged 1983-84 Washington Capitals, Bengt Gustafsson, Bob Carpenter, Bryan Murray, Dave Christian, David Poile, Diane Doyle, Franchise History, Mike Gartner, NHL, Rod Langway, Washington Capitals | Leave a comment

Rod Langway Makes Presentation to Former Caps GM David Poile

Posted on March 9, 2018 by Jon Sorensen

Photo: @TedStarkey The Nashville Predators held a pre-game ceremony Thursday night in Nashville to honor their Vice President and general manager, David Poile. Among those in attendance was the Capitals’ Rod Langway, Poile’s first captain after being hired as general … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged David Poile, Jon Sorensen, Nashville Predators, Rod Langway | 1 Comment

NoVa Caps Team Power Rankings – 2/6/18

Posted on February 6, 2018 by George Foussekis

Which NHL teams are in this week’s NoVa Caps top 10 power rankings? Continue reading →

Posted in News, NHL, Teams, Washington Capitals | Tagged Boston Bruins, Dallas Stars, David Poile, Filip Forsberg, George Foussekis, Jaden Schwartz, Nashville Predators, News, San Jose Sharks, St. Louis Blues, Tampa Bay Lightning, Toronto Maple Leafs, Vegas Golden Knights, Washington Capitals, Winnipeg Jets | Leave a comment

Predicting the 2017-18 NHL Awards

Posted on October 3, 2017 by George Foussekis

Who will take home the NHL awards after the 2017-18 regular season? Continue reading →

Posted in News, NHL, NHL Awards, Players, Teams | Tagged Anaheim Ducks, Auston Matthews, Boston Bruins, Braden Holtby, Carey Price, Connor McDavid, Dallas Stars, David Poile, Edmonton Oilers, Erik Karlsson, George Foussekis, Ken Hitchcock, Leon Draisaitl, Los Angeles Kings, Mike Babcock, Minnesota Wild, Nashville Predators, Nico Hischier, Nikita Kucherov, Patrice Bergeron, Patrick Kane, Ryan Kesler, Sidney Crosby, Steven Stamkos, Tampa Bay Lightning, Todd McLellan, Toronto Maple Leafs, Vezina Trophy, Victor Hedman, Washington Capitals, Western Conference | 2 Comments

Take the Langway Home: The Trade That Saved the Washington Capitals

Posted on September 10, 2017 by Jon Sorensen

It was 35 years ago this weekend, that the Washington Capitals made the most significant trade in franchise history. It was on September 9, 1982, when then-General Manager David Poile traded captain Ryan Walter and defenseman Rick Green to the … Continue reading →

Posted in History, News, NHL, Washington Capitals | Tagged Brian Engblom, Craig Laughlin, David Poile, Diane Doyle, Doug Jarvis, Montreal Canadiens, Rick Green, Rod Langway, Ryan Walter | 6 Comments

20th Anniversary: A Look Back at the Washington Capitals’ 1997-1998 Season

Posted on July 30, 2017 by Jon Sorensen

Photos: Getty Images Twenty years ago, the Capitals were preparing to embark on one of the most memorable and unprecedented seasons in the history of the franchise. However, judging from the events that occurred that offseason, very few fans and analysts would … Continue reading →