Tag Archives: David Poile

Capitals “Crossroads” Over The Decades

Posted on September 28, 2023 by Diane Doyle

Photo: NHL The Washington Capitals are currently preparing for their fiftieth season of play. It’s a season that brings a new head coach in Spencer Carbery and assistants Mitch Love, Kirk Muller and Kenny McCudden.

Posted in History, News, NHL, Teams, Washington Capitals | Tagged 1983-84 Washington Capitals, 1983-84 Washington Capitals Season, 1993-94 Washington Capitals, 2003-04 Washington Capitals, 2003-2004 Washington Capitals, 2013-14 Washington Capitals, Adam Oates, Bryan Murray, Dale Hunter, David Poile, Jim Schoenfeld, Mike Gartner, Peter Bondra | Leave a comment

Hockey and All That – 2023 Mid-Summer Edition

Posted on August 1, 2023 by Diane Doyle

Photo: NHL Every off-season involves coaching changes and player movement, either via free agency or through trades. During this off-season, because the salary cap has once again remained flat, general managers have had to become more creative, even jettisoning players … Continue reading →

Posted in News, NHL, Players, Teams, Washington Capitals | Tagged Andrew Brunette, Barry Trotz, Brad Treliving, Calgary Flames, Darryl Sutter, David Poile, Dmitry Orlov, Kyle Dubas, Matt Duchene, Nashville Predators, New York Rangers, Peter Laviolette, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Ryan Johansen, Spencer Carbery, Tony DeAngelo, Vladimir Tarasenko | 2 Comments

Examining The Misses: Washington Capitals Non-Playoff Seasons Since 1982-83

Posted on March 27, 2023 by Diane Doyle

Photo: Barstool The Washington Capitals missed the playoffs during their first eight seasons of existence, but after that, missing the playoffs was relatively rare for the franchise. Since the 1982-83 season, the first season the Capitals qualified for the playoffs, … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Injuries, News, NHL, Washington Capitals | Tagged 1996-97 Washington Capitals, 1998-99 Washington Capitals, 2003-04 Washington Capitals, 2013-23 Washington Capitals, Adam Oates, Bruce Cassidy, Dale Hunter, David Poile, George McPhee, Jaromir Jagr, Jim Schoenfeld, Peter Bondra, Playoff Misses, Ron Wilson | 12 Comments

Recap Of Day One Of The NHL’s General Managers Meetings

Posted on March 13, 2023 by Jon Sorensen

Day One of the NHL’s annual General Managers meetings got underway at the Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa in Manalapan, Fla on Monday. The day included working group sessions and an opening presser by NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly.

Posted in News | Tagged Bill Daly, David Poile | 21 Comments

Report: 2018 Stanley Cup Champion Trotz To Take Over Nashville’s GM Job June 30

Posted on February 26, 2023 by Harrison Brown

Photo: SN According to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, former Washington Capitals GM David Poile will retire from the role with the Nashville Predators on June 30. It is believed that he will be replaced with former Washington and Nashville head coach … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged Barry Trotz, David Poile, GM, Harrison Brown, Nashville Predators, News, Washington Capitals | 11 Comments

Take The Langway Home: The Trade That Saved the Capitals Franchise 40 Years Ago Today

Posted on September 9, 2022 by Diane Doyle

Photo: Capitals 40 years ago today, the Washington Capitals made the most significant trade in franchise history. On September 9, 1982, then-General Manager David Poile traded captain Ryan Walter and defenseman Rick Green to the Montreal Canadiens, in exchange for All-Star defensemen Rod Langway and Brian Engblom, and forwards Doug … Continue reading →

Posted in Defense, History, News, NHL, Players, Trade, Washington Capitals | Tagged Abe Pollin, Brian Engblom, Craig Laughlin, David Poile, Doug Jarvis, Rick Green, Rod Langway | 6 Comments

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 →