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Tag Archives: Fourth-Line
A Look At Fourth-Lines In The Metropolitan Division
Photo: Bruce Bennett/Getty Images Across the Metropolitan Division, teams like the Washington Capitals and Pittsburgh Penguins made moves last offseason to revamp their fourth-lines while the New York Islanders arguably already had the best fourth-line in the NHL. Fourth-lines are … Continue reading
Posted in Games, Lineups, News, NHL, Offense, Players, Teams
Tagged Brandon Tanev, Brendan Lemieux, Brett Howden, Cal Clutterbuck, Carolina Hurricanes, Casey Cizikas, Columbus Blue Jackets, Eric Robinson, Fourth-Line, Garnet Hathaway, Greg McKegg, Harrison Brown, Jakob Lilja, John Hayden, Jordan Martinook, Kevin Rooney, Leo Komarov, Matt Martin, Metropolitan Division, Michael Raffl, Miles Wood, Morgan Geekie, Nate Thompson, New Jersey Devils, New York Islanders, New York Rangers, Nic Dowd, Nicolas Aube-Kubel, Pittsburgh Penguins, Richard Panik, Riley Nash, Statistics, Teams, Teddy Blueger, Warren Foegele, Washington Capitals, Zach Aston-Reese
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Too Soon to Panik: Richard Panik Bouncing Back After Slow Start to the Season
Joe Sargent/NHLI via Getty Images When the Washington Capitals signed forward Richard Panik to a four-year contract in free agency last summer, they did so in the hopes the veteran forward would be able to provide a boost in secondary … Continue reading
Posted in Games, News, NHL, Offense, Players, Teams, Washington Capitals
Tagged Assists, Fourth-Line, Free Agent, Garnet Hathaway, Goals, Michael Fleetwood, Nic Dowd, Pittsburgh Penguins, Points, Richard Panik, Washington Capitals
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The Capitals Wanted The Fourth Line To Be a Difference Maker. How Is It Doing?
Photo: Getty Images After the Washington Capitals lost to the Carolina Hurricanes in seven games in Round 1 of the 2019 Stanley Cup Playoffs, GM Brian MacLellan expressed a desire to upgrade the fourth line after it was a revolving … Continue reading
Finally Home? Brendan Leipsic Thriving In Key, Fourth-Line Role with the Capitals
Patrick McDermott/NHLI via Getty Images When the Capitals signed him to a one-year, $700,000 deal in free agency in July, left wing Brendan Leipsic’s role on the team was to provide some grittiness and secondary scoring to a revamped fourth-line, … Continue reading
A Balanced Attack With Powerful Scoring: The Capitals Are a Tough Matchup For the Opposition
The Washington Capitals offensive attack is among the best in the NHL. Continue reading
Posted in Games, News, NHL, Offense, Players, Power Play, Teams, Washington Capitals
Tagged Alex Ovechkin, Brendan Leipsic, Chandler Stephenson, Fourth-Line, George Foussekis, Goals, Jakub Vrana, John Carlson, Lars Eller, Offense, Power Play, T.J. Oshie, Washington Capitals
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Positive Developments Will Come to Light at the 2019 Washington Capitals Training Camp
The Washington Capitals should have many positive notes as training camp approaches. Continue reading
Posted in Lineups, News, NHL, Players, Propsects, Roster Moves, Teams, Trade, Washington Capitals
Tagged Alexander Alexeyev, Axel Jonsson-Fjallby, Brendan Leipsic, Brett Leason, Capitals Prospects, Chandler Stephenson, Connor Hobbs, Fourth-Line, Garrett Pilon, George Foussekis, Injuries, Injury, Lars Eller, Lucas Johansen, Martin Fehervary, Medstar Capitals Iceplex, Michal Kempny, Prospects, Roster, Roster Moves, Shane Gersich, Stanley Cup Champions, Stanley Cup Playoffs, T.J. Oshie, Trade, Training Camp, Travis Boyd, Washington Capitals Prospect
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Training Camp Battles: With Roster Moves Coming, the Capitals Will Have Plenty of Competition for Depth Positions
Which players will push for the remaining roster spots for the Washington Capitals in 2019 training camp? Continue reading
Posted in Free Agency, Hershey Bears, News, NHL, Players, Propsects, Roster Moves, Teams, Washington Capitals
Tagged Brendan Leipsic, Brian Pinho, Chandler Stephenson, Christian Djoos, Connor Hobbs, Defensemen, Fourth-Line, Free Agency, Garnet Hathaway, Garrett Pilon, George Foussekis, Lucas Johansen, NHL Free Agency, Nic Dowd, Richard Panik, Roster, Roster Moves, Salary Cap, Shane Gersich, Travis Boyd, Washington Capitals, Washington Capitals Roster
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What’s Next for the Capitals in Free Agency?
Photo: Zimbio Earlier this afternoon the Washington Capitals finally announced that they have re-signed top-six winger Jakub Vrana. With a contract of two years worth $6.7 million ($3.35 million AAV), there remains a little under $1 million left of cap … Continue reading
Posted in Lineups, News, Players, Roster Moves, Washington Capitals
Tagged Brad Marchand, Christian Djoos, Fourth-Line, Free Agency, Jakub Vrana, Washington Capitals, Zach Herr
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With More Cap Space Freed Up, How Will The Capitals Use It?
Photo: Fear The Fin After the Washington Capitals sent forward Andre Burakovsky to the Colorado Avalanche in exchange for second and third-round picks in 2020 and the rights to forward Scott Kosmachuk on Friday afternoon, they have some cap space … Continue reading
Posted in Free Agency, Lineups, News, NHL, Roster Moves, Salary Cap, Washington Capitals
Tagged Defense, Faceoffs, Fourth-Line, Free Agency, Harrison Brown, Offense, Washington Capitals
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Five UFA Targets That Could Help Improve The Capitals’ Fourth-Line
Photo: LV Review-Journal It has been reported that Washington Capitals‘ GM Brian MacLellan‘s top priority entering free agency next week is to improve the team’s fourth-line, which was a revolving door during the 2018-19 campaign. The line’s spotty performance during … Continue reading
