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Where Did Everybody Go? Capitals First Round Draft Picks Could Be Few And Far Between On Opening Night
Photo: NHL The Washington Capitals have generally been a team that has populated their lineup with numerous first-round picks from the NHL draft. However, the 2022-23 opening night roster could have a dearth of Capitals first-rounders, especially first-rounders selected by … Continue reading
Washington Capitals — Drafts By The Decades
Photo: NHLI via Getty Images Here are a few memories of players that the Washington Capitals drafted in past NHL drafts. This focus was inspired by a “Days Gone By” section of a small-town newspaper called “The Greeley Citizen”, which … Continue reading
2022-23 NHL Offseason Moves Tracker
Photo: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports With the 2021-22 NHL season now in the books, teams will look to improve through trades, free agency, the entry draft, and more ways. NoVa Caps provides a list of every move throughout the offseason.
Report: Predators “Actively Shopping” Capitals’ 2012 First-Round Pick Forsberg
Photo: WaPo According to Bally Sports’ Andy Strickland, the Nashville Predators are “actively shopping” left-wing Filip Forsberg, the Washington Capitals’ 11th overall pick in the 2012 NHL Draft.
The Derecho Draft: What Became of the Players Selected in the First-Round Of The 2012 Draft
Photo: Sports Illustrated The 2012 NHL Entry Draft took place on June 29-30 at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA. The draft weekend also coincided with a series of major thunderstorms that affected a large area throughout North America. The … Continue reading
“And The Washington Capitals Select…”: Recent Washington Capitals Drafts to Remember
Photo: Bruce Bennett/Getty Images In this post we will take a look at some of the more memorable drafts in which the Washington Capitals participated. This includes drafts that are remembered, due to events leading up to the draft, including … Continue reading
Capitals’ Fan Guide to Past IIHF World Junior Championships
Photo by Richard Wolowicz/Getty Images Over the years, many future Washington Capitals players have participated in the IIHF Under 20 Championships, popularly known as the World Junior Games. The games begin on Christmas Day, with the preliminary rounds taking place … Continue reading
Martin Erat Officially Retires
Most famous in Caps Nation for being acquired (with Michael Latta) in the deal that sent Swedish phenom Filip Forsberg to Nashville, Martin Erat, 38, officially announced his retirement on Friday.
2019-20 Central Division Preview
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A Retrospective On The Last Decade of Draft Picks by the Washington Capitals
Photo: Washington Capitals The NHL Entry Draft is the most cost-efficient method for teams to acquire talent. The best teams are able to cultivate talent from each draft, re-stocking prospect pipelines — and even NHL-ready players. Teams that draft effectively … Continue reading