Tag Archives: Metropolitan Division

Minding The Net: Which Team Has The Best Goaltending Tandem in the Metropolitan?

Posted on August 17, 2019 by Justin Trudel

The Metropolitan Division has no shortage of elite and extremely talented goaltenders manning the cage for their respective teams. From solidified veterans like Henrik Lundqvist and Braden Holtby, up-and-coming talents like Carter Hart and MacKenzie Blackwood, and a fringe elite … Continue reading →

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A Look Around the Metropolitan Division: Which Teams Will Rise and Fall in 2019-20?

Posted on August 13, 2019 by George Foussekis

How will the Metropolitan Division shake out in 2019-20? Continue reading →

Posted in Lineups, News, NHL, Players, Roster Moves, Teams, Trade, Washington Capitals | Tagged 2019 NHL Draft, Alex Ovechkin, Artemi Panarin, Columbus Blue Jackets, Free Agency, George Foussekis, Matt Duchene, Matt Niskanen, Metropolitan Division, New Jersey Devils, New York Islanders, New York Rangers, NHL Entry Draft, NHL Free Agency, P.K. Subban, Phil Kessel, Ryan Dzingel, Sebastian Aho, Semyon Varlamov, Sergei Bobrovsky, Sidney Crosby, Stanley Cup Playoffs, Teuvo Teravainen, Washington Capitals | 5 Comments

Start Fast Or Lose Ground Quickly: The Capitals Need to Have a Strong October in 2019

Posted on August 6, 2019 by George Foussekis

The Washington Capitals have a tough October slate of games in 2019. Continue reading →

Posted in News, NHL, Players, Roster Moves, Teams, Tickets, Washington Capitals | Tagged 2019 NHL Draft, 2019 NHL Entry Draft, Artemi Panarin, Carolina Hurricanes, Chicago Blackhawks, Connor McDavid, Edmonton Oilers, Games, George Foussekis, Metropolitan Division, New York Islanders, New York Rangers, NHL Entry Draft, Schedule, St. Louis Blues, Stanley Cup, Stanley Cup Champions, Toronto Maple Leafs, Vancouver Canucks, Western Conference | 6 Comments

Oddsmakers Set Capitals 2019-20 Over/Under Point Total at 97.5 Points After Five Straight 100-Point Seasons

Posted on August 2, 2019 by Jon Sorensen

Photo: NHL via Getty Images Vegas oddsmakers have set the Washington Capitals’ 2019-20 NHL Over/Under point total at 97.5 points, according to SportsNettingDime. That would be their lowest point total for the Capitals since the 2013-14 season. However, the line still … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged Jon Sorensen, Metropolitan Division, Sports Betting, Washington Capitals | 7 Comments

The Year In Review: Grading Each Metropolitan Division GM’s Performance Over The Last Year

Posted on July 23, 2019 by Harrison Brown

Photo: CBC General Managers around the NHL have been busy in the past year with free agency, trades, and the draft. While some teams like the New York Rangers and New Jersey Devils have added superstars such as forward Artemi … Continue reading →

Posted in Free Agency, News, NHL, Players, Roster Moves, Teams, Trade | Tagged Carolina Hurricanes, Columbus Blue Jackets, Free Agency, Harrison Brown, Metropolitan Division, New Jersey Devils, New York Islanders, New York Rangers, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Trades, Washington Capitals | 7 Comments

Eastern Conference Supremacy: Which Teams Will Challenge the Capitals the Most in 2019-20?

Posted on July 15, 2019 by George Foussekis

The Washington Capitals will have some tough competition in the Eastern Conference in 2019-20. Continue reading →

Posted in Barry Trotz, News, NHL, Players, Teams, Washington Capitals | Tagged Barry Trotz, Boston Bruins, Brad Marchand, Charlie McAvoy, David Pastrnak, Eastern Conference, George Foussekis, Metropolitan Division, New York Islanders, Nikita Kucherov, Semyon Varlamov, Stanley Cup, Stanley Cup Finals, Tampa Bay Lightning, Teams, Victor Hedman, Washington Capitals | 2 Comments

NHL Draft and Free Agency Frenzy: How Does the Metropolitan Division Look Now?

Posted on July 2, 2019 by George Foussekis

After the start of the NHL Free Agency Period, how do the Metropolitan Division teams look? Continue reading →

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Hurricanes Acquire Gustav Forsling, Anton Forsberg From Blackhawks In Exchange For Calvin de Haan, Aleksi Saarela

Posted on June 24, 2019 by Harrison Brown

Photo: NHL.com The Carolina Hurricanes traded defenseman Calvin de Haan and forward prospect Aleksi Saarela to the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for defenseman Gustav Forsling and goaltender Anton Forsberg, the teams announced on Monday night.

Posted in News, Roster Moves, Teams, Trade | Tagged Aleksi Saarela, Anton Forsberg, Calvin de Haan, Carolina Hurricanes, Chicago Blackhawks, Gustav Forsling, Harrison Brown, Metropolitan Division, Trade | 1 Comment

Playoff Drama: Early Storylines Through the First Couple of Playoff Games

Posted on April 14, 2019 by George Foussekis

After two games of each playoff series, the 2019 Stanley Cup Playoffs are looking a bit unpredictable. Continue reading →

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Keys to the Series: How Can the Capitals Contain the Storm Surge?

Posted on April 11, 2019 by George Foussekis

How can the Washington Capitals claim victory over the Carolina Hurricanes in the 2019 Stanley Cup Playoffs? Continue reading →

Posted in Games, Goaltending, News, Penalty Kill, Players, Playoffs, Power Play, Teams, Washington Capitals | Tagged Braden Holtby, Carolina Hurricanes, George Foussekis, Goaltending, Metropolitan Division, Penalty Kill, Petr Mrazek, Power Play, Special Teams, Stanley Cup Playoffs, Washington Capitals | 2 Comments