Tag Archives: Defense

Opinion: Lars Eller Is the Gift That Keeps on Giving

Posted on December 29, 2018 by Charlie DiPasquale

When Lars Eller arrived in Washington two seasons ago from the Montreal Canadiens, I wasn’t sure if the solid third-line forward was worth two second-round draft picks. Now, looking back in hindsight ,that trade proved to be exactly what this … Continue reading →

Posted in News, NHL, Opinion, Players, Washington Capitals | Tagged 2018 Stanley Cup Final, Charlie Dipasquale, Defense, Lars Eller, Offense, Opinion, Washington Capitals | 2 Comments

Since Returning From Suspension, Tom Wilson is Turning Into Offensive Force For Capitals

Posted on November 28, 2018 by Harrison Brown

Photo: SWX After an excellent postseason performance, where he tallied five goals, 15 points, and a +10 rating, tied for third on the team with defenseman John Carlson, in 21 games, all while playing on the top line with center … Continue reading →

Posted in Lineups, Penalty Kill, Players, Washington Capitals | Tagged Defense, Harrison Brown, Injuries, Offense, Penalty Kill, Tom Wilson, Washington Capitals | 17 Comments

Capitals Morning Skate News Roundup: A New Look Defense

Posted on November 9, 2018 by Harrison Brown

The Washington Capitals held a morning skate at MedStar Capitals Iceplex prior to their game against the Columbus Blue Jackets tonight at Capital One Arena. NBC Sports Washington will have the coverage, which will start at 7 PM. Here is … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Report, Defense, Hershey Bears, Injuries, Lineups, News, Players, Washington Capitals | Tagged Aaron Ness, Brooks Orpik, Defense, Harrison Brown, John Carlson, Jonas Siegenthaler, Morning Skate, News, Washington Capitals | 3 Comments

Signed, Sealed, Delivered: After A Big Pay Day, John Carlson is Molding Into One of The League’s Top Defenseman

Posted on October 23, 2018 by Harrison Brown

Photo: Washington Times Entering last season with the departures of defensemen Nate Schmidt, Karl Alzner, and Kevin Shattenkirk, a lot more responsibility was assigned to John Carlson. An early-season injury to Matt Niskanen that cost him 14 games out of the lineup … Continue reading →

Posted in Defense, News, Players, Washington Capitals | Tagged Contracts, Defense, Harrison Brown, John Carlson, Washington Capitals | 28 Comments

Djoos in the Driver’s Seat: Christian Djoos Will Look to Build on Memorable Rookie Season in 2018-19

Posted on July 11, 2018 by Michael Fleetwood

Photo: Gregory Shamus/Getty Images At the start of what turned out to be the franchise’s first championship season, the biggest question the team faced was the addition of two rookie defensemen to their defensive unit after the loss of several … Continue reading →

Posted in Coach, Defense, News, NHL, Offense, Players, Washington Capitals | Tagged Barry Trotz, Christian Djoos, Defense, Defenseman, Michael Fleetwood, Rookie Season, Todd Reirden | 4 Comments

Capitals Sign Martin Fehervary To Three-Year Entry-Level Contract

Posted on July 1, 2018 by Harrison Brown

Photo: Sport Aktuality.sk The Washington Capitals announced Sunday morning that they have signed defenseman Martin Fehervary to a three-year entry-level contract with an annual average value of $925,000.

Posted in Defense, Development Camp, News, Propsects, Washington Capitals | Tagged 2018 NHL Draft, Contracts, Defense, Harrison Brown, Martin Fehervary, Washington Capitals | 3 Comments

Capitals Name Todd Reirden As Head Coach

Posted on June 29, 2018 by Harrison Brown

The Capitals have named Todd Reirden as Head Coach, the team announced on Friday. Rierden becomes the Capitals’ 18th head coach in franchise history.

Posted in Barry Trotz, Coach, Coaching, News, Washington Capitals | Tagged Coaching, Defense, Harrison Brown, Head Coach, John Carlson, Michal Kempny, Todd Reirden, Washington Capitals | 10 Comments

Michal Kempny Signs Four-Year Contract Worth $10 Million With Capitals

Posted on June 29, 2018 by Harrison Brown

Photo: NHL.com Defenseman Michal Kempny signed a four-year contract worth $10 million ($2.5 million AAV) with the Washington Capitals on Friday morning. The 27-year old could have become an unrestricted free agent July 1.

Posted in Defense, Free Agency, News, Washington Capitals | Tagged Defense, Free Agency, Harrison Brown, John Carlson, Michal Kempny, Washington Capitals | 12 Comments

John Carlson Signs 8-Year Contract Worth $64 Million With Capitals

Posted on June 24, 2018 by Harrison Brown

Photo: NBC Sports Defenseman John Carlson signed an 8-year contract worth $64 million ($8 million AAV) with the Washington Capitals on Sunday evening. The 28-year old defenseman could have become an unrestricted free agent July 1.

Posted in Defense, Free Agency, News, Players, Washington Capitals | Tagged Defense, Free Agency, Harrison Brown, John Carlson, Washington Capitals | 31 Comments

Three Down and One To Go, The Last Game Is Always the Hardest to Win

Posted on June 6, 2018 by George Foussekis

The Washington Capitals need one more win to clinch the Stanley Cup Continue reading →

Posted in Defense, Games, News, NHL, Teams, Washington Capitals | Tagged 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Finals, 2018 Stanley Cup Finals, 2018 Stanley Cup Playoffs, Brett Connolly, Defense, Devante Smith-Pelly, Game 4, Game 5, Games, George Foussekis, Hit, Hits, Las Vegas, Stanley Cup, Stanley Cup Finals, Stanley Cup Playoffs, Vegas Golden Knights, Washington Capitals | 1 Comment