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How Much Can Brian MacLellan Be Blamed For This Summer

Posted on July 22, 2017 by

 This summer has been tough for the Capitals and Caps Nation. As General Manager Brian MacLellan put it, the Caps have the Stanley Cup hangover without the Stanley Cup. 

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The Vrana Myth: The 200-foot Game

Posted on July 9, 2017 by

Photo: NHL  Jakub Vrana is an interesting prospect on many levels. Taken 13th overall in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft by the Capitals, the smallish winger was touted for his high-end speed and great shot.

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Capitals’ GM Brian MacLellan Holds Media Conference Call

Posted on July 3, 2017 by

The last week has been busy for Brian MacLellan, General Manager of the Capitals. Aside from some minor signings and contract extensions for players, he has made some moves that have not been popular with the fan base. A lot … Continue reading →

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Which Players To Keep An Eye On At Development Camp

Posted on June 25, 2017 by

Intro Development camp is a time for all prospects around the league to show off what they are made of and hopefully prove they are ready for the next step. The Washington Capitals will be holding their annual camp from … Continue reading →

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Conference Call With TJ Oshie – “My Family Loves it Here”

Posted on June 23, 2017 by

Coming fresh off his pay day of an eight-year deal paying him $46 million, Oshie took some time out to talk to the press. Understandably so, he was all joy and geared up to wear the red for the foreseeable … Continue reading →

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How To Replace Nate Schmidt

Posted on June 22, 2017 by

Photos: Washington Capitals It’s happened. Every Capitals fan was hoping it wouldn’t, but it has. Defenseman Nate Schmidt is headed for the desert after being selected by the Vegas Golden Knights in the 2017 Expansion Draft. It will be a pretty big blow to … Continue reading →

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Ross Mahoney Weighs In On The Expansion Draft and Prospects

Posted on June 19, 2017 by

Assistant General Manager Ross Mahoney took time out of his Monday, two days before the Vegas Golden Knights pick the players for their team, to talk about the Expansion Draft and some of the Capitals’ prospects. 

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Are Big Changes Necessary for the Capitals or Should they Try and Stay the Course?

Posted on May 17, 2017 by

Bruce Bennett/Getty Images  So here we go again, another disappointing start to the summer. The Capitals were eliminated in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs once again by their rivals, the Pittsburgh Penguins. It’s a stinging feeling that never goes … Continue reading →

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Solving the Brooks Orpik Puzzle

Posted on May 14, 2017 by

When Brooks Orpik was signed to his five-year, $27.5 million deal in the summer of 2014 it was received with mixed reviews. The Capitals were in desperate need of defensive help, which Orpik brought, but he was 33-years old and some … Continue reading →

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