Tag Archives: Mike Babcock

A Comparison of The Washington Capitals’ “Young Guns” Era with Today’s Toronto Maple Leafs

Posted on January 2, 2019 by Diane Doyle

Photo: NHL There was a time when Alex Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom were not the experienced, well-rounded leaders that led the Capitals to the team’s first championship this past spring, but young players with a thirst for the Stanley Cup … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Lineups, News, NHL, Opinion, Players, Teams, Washington Capitals | Tagged Alex Ovechkin, Auston Matthews, Brooks Laich, Bruce Boudreau, Connor Brown, Diane Doyle, Glen Hanlon, John Tavares, Kasperi Kapanen, Mike Babcock, Mike Green, Mitch Marner, Morgan Rielly, Nicklas Backstrom, Tomas Fleischmann, Toronto Maple Leafs, William Nylander, Young Guns | 3 Comments

The Biggest Eastern Conference Threats to the Washington Capitals in 2018-19

Posted on July 31, 2018 by George Foussekis

Which teams in the Eastern Conference will pose the biggest threat to the Washington Capitals in 2018-19? Continue reading →

Posted in Games, Goaltending, Lineups, News, NHL, Teams, Washington Capitals | Tagged Artemi Panarin, Atlantic Division, Auston Matthews, Columbus Blue Jackets, Eastern Conference, Evgeni Malkin, George Foussekis, John Tavares, Metropolitan Division, Mike Babcock, Nikita Kucherov, Philadelphia Flyers, Sergei Bobrovsky, Sidney Crosby, Stanley Cup Playoffs, Steven Stamkos, Tampa Bay Lightning, Toronto Maple Leafs, Victor Hedman, Washington Capitals | 3 Comments

After Getting Best of Maple Leafs in Playoffs, Tom Wilson Once Again Faces Hometown Team

Posted on October 17, 2017 by

After serving a suspension for the first four games of the season with a “predatory hit” in the preseason finale, Capitals right wing Tom Wilson made his return on Friday night in New Jersey. As luck would have it, his return … Continue reading →

Posted in Morning Skate, News, Players, Washington Capitals | Tagged Michael Marzzacco, Mike Babcock, Tom Wilson, Tom Wilson Of All People, Toronto Maple Leafs, Washington Capitals | 1 Comment

Predicting the 2017-18 NHL Awards

Posted on October 3, 2017 by George Foussekis

Who will take home the NHL awards after the 2017-18 regular season? Continue reading →

Posted in News, NHL, NHL Awards, Players, Teams | Tagged Anaheim Ducks, Auston Matthews, Boston Bruins, Braden Holtby, Carey Price, Connor McDavid, Dallas Stars, David Poile, Edmonton Oilers, Erik Karlsson, George Foussekis, Ken Hitchcock, Leon Draisaitl, Los Angeles Kings, Mike Babcock, Minnesota Wild, Nashville Predators, Nico Hischier, Nikita Kucherov, Patrice Bergeron, Patrick Kane, Ryan Kesler, Sidney Crosby, Steven Stamkos, Tampa Bay Lightning, Todd McLellan, Toronto Maple Leafs, Vezina Trophy, Victor Hedman, Washington Capitals, Western Conference | 2 Comments

What’s the Fouss? There Have Been Plenty of Shocking Moments 1 Week In to the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs

Posted on April 19, 2017 by George Foussekis

There has been a lot that has happened in the first week of the 2017 NHL Playoffs Continue reading →

Posted in Games, News, NHL, Playoffs, Teams | Tagged Boston Bruins, Chicago Blackhawks, Columbus Blue Jackets, George Foussekis, Mike Babcock, Minnesota Wild, Nashville Predators, Officials, Ottawa Senators, Pekka Rinne, Pierre McGuire, Pittsburgh Penguins, San Jose Sharks, Sergei Bobrovsky, St. Louis Blues, Toronto Maple Leafs, Washington Capitals | Leave a comment

Round One Series Preview: Toronto Maple Leafs Versus Washington Capitals

Posted on April 10, 2017 by George Foussekis

Round One Series Preview: Toronto Maple Leafs versus the Washington Capitals. 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Continue reading →

Posted in News, NHL, Playoffs | Tagged Alex Ovechkin, Auston Matthews, Barry Trotz, Braden Holtby, Brett Connolly, George Foussekis, John Carlson, Mike Babcock, Nicklas Backstrom, Olympics, Penalty Kill, Playoffs, Power Play, Special Teams, T.J. Oshie, Toronto Maple Leafs, Washington Capitals | 3 Comments

Barry Trotz Joins NHL Coaches, Alumni for Peters and Pilon Celebrity Golf Outing (Photos)

Posted on August 14, 2016 by Jon Sorensen

Washington Capitals head coach Barry Trotz joined Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Mike Babcock and Chicago Blackhawks head coach Joel Quenneville, along with other NHL coaches and NHL alumni to support the 11th annual Peters and Pilon celebrity golf tournament, held at Dakota Dunes … Continue reading →

Posted in Barry Trotz, Charity, News | Tagged Barry Trotz, Garrett Pilon, Joel Quenneville, Jon Sorensen, Mike Babcock | 6 Comments

NHL Weekly Review – For Week Ending 11/07

Posted on November 8, 2015 by Jon Sorensen

Eastern Conference Recap Broken bones, lower body injuries, illnesses, suspensions, and appointments to teams just to name a few events happening in the Eastern Conference this week.