Tag Archives: Michael Nylander

Capitals Contracts: A Swede Deal Turns Sour

Posted on July 31, 2022 by Diane Doyle

Photo: Hockeey News Sometimes a free agent signing will be the logical move for a team to make, but it ends up not working out. In many cases, the player gets injured and is unable to return to his former … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Injuries, Players, Washington Capitals | Tagged Contracts, Michael Nylander, Nicklas Backstrom, Viktor Kozlov, Washington Capitals Injuries, William Nylander | 7 Comments

A Review Of Common Strategies For Dodging The NHL’s Salary Cap

Posted on September 5, 2021 by Diane Doyle

Photo: NHL Since the salary cap was implemented as part of the NHL Collective Bargaining Agreement prior to the 2005-06 season, teams have taken advantage of loopholes to jettison a player who seemed overpaid relative to their perceived value. Many … Continue reading →

Posted in News, NHL, Players, Washington Capitals | Tagged Arizona Coyotes, Brooks Orpik, Chicago Blackhawks, Chris Pronger, Diane Doyle, Marian Hossa, Michael Nylander, Nikita Kucherov, Patrick Kane, Pavel Datsyuk, Stephane Robidas, Wade Redden | 4 Comments

Like Father, Like Sons: A Look At Father And Son Combinations in the NHL

Posted on May 17, 2020 by Diane Doyle

Mike Stobe/NHLI via Getty Images Over the years, the National Hockey League has seen its fair share of families within its ranks, from siblings to distant relatives. One of the less frequently seen family combinations is that of pairs of … Continue reading →

Posted in History, News, NHL, Players | Tagged Alexander Nylander, Brady Tkachuk, Brothers, Diane Doyle, Fathers, Fathers and Sons, Keith Tkachuk, Marcus Foligno, Matthew Tkachuk, Michael Nylander, Mike Foligno, Nick Foligno, Paul Stastny, Peter Statsny, William Nylander, Yan Statsny | 2 Comments

The Last 92: A Look Back at Michael Nylander’s Capitals Career

Posted on February 17, 2018 by Michael Fleetwood

Photo: Getty Images In the 43-year history of the Capitals, just three players have worn No. 92 on the back of their sweaters. While budding superstar Evgeny Kuznetsov is the most recent and current owner of the number, longtime NHLer … Continue reading →

Posted in History, News, NHL, Players, Washington Capitals | Tagged Free Agency, Jersey Numbers, Michael Fleetwood, Michael Nylander, No. 92, Washington Capitals | 8 Comments

Nicklas Backstrom Turns 30

Posted on November 23, 2017 by Diane Doyle

30 years ago today, November 23, 1987, Capitals’ star center Nicklas Backstrom was born in Valbo, Sweden to Anders and Catrin Backstrom. Anders was a longtime defenseman for the Brynas IF hockey team in the Swedish Elite League.

Posted in History, News, Players, Washington Capitals | Tagged Kristoffer Backstrom, Lars Backstrom, Michael Nylander, Nicklas Backstrom, William Nylander | 2 Comments

Nostalgic Nick: Nicklas Backstrom and William Nylander Share More than Just Ice Time As Members of Team Sweden

Posted on May 14, 2017 by Michael Fleetwood

Photo: Jimmy Wixton/SportsBladet Nicklas Backstrom told reporters during his exit interview a few days ago that he was heading to Germany to represent his home country of Sweden in the World Hockey Championships. Among his teammates on his country’s team … Continue reading →