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From Kolzig to Holtby: Looking at the Washington Capitals’ Goalie Carousel – Part 5 of 5
Mandatory Credit: Jean-Yves Ahern-USA TODAY Sports NoVa Caps is currently presenting a multi-part review of the Capitals’ search for a starting goaltender to replace longtime netminder Olaf Kolzig after his departure in 2008, and how it led to the rise … Continue reading
Former Capitals Players Are Participating in the 2017 Karjala Cup
Alex Brandon/Associated Press The Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) is currently on break from November 8-12 so that players can participate in international competition during that time frame. One such competition is the Karjala Cup, which is the first leg of … Continue reading
Washington Capitals Rumors Roundup: Alzner, Williams, Galiev, Lambert
The NHL “silly season” officially begins at noon on Saturday, as Free Agency officially begins. Here are the latest Capitals-related rumors from the reputable media outlets covering the NHL.
Managing the Capitals Goalie Glut
It’s often stated that when it comes to the draft, the best philosophy is to select the most qualified player available at the time of the selection, regardless of position or team needs. Expanding on this theme, the thought is … Continue reading
The two faces of recalls
Mark Pynes | mpynes@pennlive.com Hockey is a game of chances and opportunities. One where a player can be in the NHL one year and the ECHL another. Cracking a line-up can be a difficult prospect, especially in a system full … Continue reading
The Capitals’ Off-Season Moves and Salary Cap Space
Earlier this month, Capitals goalie Braden Holtby filed for arbitration due to a disagreement with the offer that the Capitals had in mind. The Caps decided to offer Holtby a mere $5.1 million AAV, despite other star goalies such as … Continue reading