Tag Archives: Expansion Draft

Could The Capitals Deal A Defenseman Next Offseason?

Posted on June 4, 2020 by

Photo: @Capitals The Washington Capitals have a big offseason ahead as goaltender Braden Holtby can become an unrestricted free agent and captain Alex Ovechkin, forward Jakub Vrana, and goaltender Ilya Samsonov can all sign contract extensions. With some big money … Continue reading →

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Our First Mock Draft For The Seattle Expansion Franchise In 2021

Posted on July 28, 2019 by

Photo: Jamestown Sun After naming Ron Francis their first General Manager in franchise history on July 18, the Seattle NHL franchise now has their architect for the 2021 NHL Expansion Draft. Francis has to select one player from each of … Continue reading →

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What the Vegas Expansion Draft Tells Us About What to Expect in the Seattle Expansion Draft in 2021

Posted on December 10, 2018 by

Photo: The Athletic After watching the Vegas Golden Knights‘ improbable run to the Stanley Cup Final a season ago, teams are rethinking their expansion draft strategies as they prepare for Seattle’s entry into the league in 2021. Anxious to avoid … Continue reading →

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Everybody’s a Critic: NoVA Caps Reviews NHL 19

Posted on September 18, 2018 by

As long as I’ve been able to read, I’ve enjoyed video games. They tell fantastic stories, take us on amazing adventures to far away places, and introduce us to characters we can’t help but fall in love with. Truly, the … Continue reading →

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Vegas Is a Hockey Town: The Golden Knights are Taking the Desert By Storm

Posted on May 13, 2018 by

The Vegas Golden Knights have captured the hearts of the natives and tourists in Las Vegas. Continue reading →

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Recapping the NHL GM Meetings: Is There A Fix To Goaltender Interference?

Posted on March 21, 2018 by

Will a change to the situation room bring more consistency to goaltender interference calls? Continue reading →

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Previewing the 2018 NHL GM Meetings: Fixing Goaltender Interference Is Top Priority

Posted on March 11, 2018 by

With goaltender interference high on the agenda, what other topics will be discussed at the 2018 NHL GM Meetings? Continue reading →

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Game Preview: Golden Knights @ Capitals – Gettin’ Schmidty With It

Posted on February 3, 2018 by

After a tough loss to Pittsburgh, can the Washington Capitals get back on the winning track against the tough Golden Knights? Continue reading →

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Goodbye Nate: A Fan’s Letter

Posted on June 21, 2017 by

 For the past four seasons, defenseman Nate Schmidt has been a fan favorite in Washington, always greeting everyone with a smile and always willing to take a photo after practice. But for me, he is THE favorite. And after hearing … Continue reading →

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Reports: Vegas Selects Nate Schmidt in Expansion Draft

Posted on June 21, 2017 by

For weeks now, the talk amongst NHL fans has been who the Vegas Golden Knights, the newest NHL franchise, would be selecting in the NHL Expansion Draft; the selections were announced tonight during the NHL Award Show in, coincidentally, Las … Continue reading →

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