Tag Archives: Mike Vogel

2018 Stanley Cup Hero Devante Smith-Pelly To Join Capitals For Black History Night on February 25: “I Think it’s Only Right to Help the Next Generation of Players…Be A Good Influence”

Posted on February 8, 2023 by Michael Fleetwood

Ethan Miller/Getty Images The Washington Capitals will host Black History Night on February 25 at Capital One Arena, and among those in attendance will be a man whose name is etched in the franchise’s and NHL history forever.

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“I’m Just Really Looking Forward To Next Season”: Capitals’ 2022 Second-Round Pick Ryan Chesley Talks About His Experience at Development Camp and the 2022-23 Season

Posted on August 10, 2022 by Michael Fleetwood

The Washington Capitals selected defenseman Ryan Chesley with their second-round pick in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft, dealing goaltender Vitek Vanecek as part of a deal to move up and draft the University of Minnesota blueliner.

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“What’s the YouTube?”: Evgeny Kuznetsov Speaks About Discovering the NHL, Playing With Tom Wilson, Alex Ovechkin and More

Posted on February 12, 2022 by Michael Fleetwood

Washington Capitals Center Evgeny Kuznetsov has enjoyed a resurgent performance in the 2021-22 regular season, most recently exemplified by his second career All-Star Game appearance. Recently, the former first-round pick joined Capitals’ writer Mike Vogel’s “Break the Ice” podcast.

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After An “Underachieved” Season, Capitals’ GM Brian MacLellan Says New Head Coach Peter Laviolette Will Provide Motivation & Accountability For the Team

Posted on September 16, 2020 by Della Young

Washington Capitals senior vice president and general manager Brian MacLellan spoke to Capitals senior writer Mike Vogel on Tuesday and discussed the new hiring of head coach Peter Laviolette, the upcoming 2020 NHL Draft, and Free Agency.

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Capitals’ Prospect Connor McMichael: “We Had A Really Good Team This Year. It Sucked We Didn’t Get To Cap It Off.”

Posted on May 28, 2020 by Harrison Brown

Photo: @Capitals Washington Capitals forward prospect and 2019 first-round pick Connor McMichael joined Capitals’ senior writer Mike Vogel’s Break The Ice podcast to discuss his season with the Ontario Hockey League’s London Knights, getting coached by former Capitals coach and center Dale … Continue reading →

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Mike Gartner and Larry Murphy Join Mike Vogel and Craig Laughlin On #CapsSocial Tuesday Night

Posted on May 4, 2020 by Jon Sorensen

After an excellent premiere last week, which featured Karl Alzner, Joel Ward, Eric Fehr, Tom Wilson, Jason Chimera and John Carlson, this week’s #CapsSocial will bring you a Hall-Of-Fame edition on Tuesday night, featuring Mike Gartner and Larry Murphy.

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Mike Vogel Chats with Joel Ward, Karl Alzner, John Carlson, Eric Fehr, Tom Wilson and Jason Chimera

Posted on April 26, 2020 by Diane Doyle

Friday night the Capitals’ Mike Vogel hosted an online chat session with several of the Capitals current players and Capitals alumni. The meeting, which ran just over 45 minutes in length, started with Vogel, Karl Alzner, who is currently in … Continue reading →

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“Oh, This Is Not Gonna End Well”: Capitals’ Nicklas Backstrom Dishes On Losing Luggage Days Before The 2006 NHL Draft

Posted on February 8, 2020 by Della Young

Photo: Bruce Bennett/Getty Images On Saturday morning, a new episode of Washington Capitals’ senior writer Mike Vogel’s “Break the Ice” podcast featured center, Nicklas Backstrom. He sat down with Vogel in Episode 5 and spilled some interesting details from the … Continue reading →

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Capitals’ “W Magazine” Is Now Available At Capital One Arena And Medstar Capitals Iceplex Team Stores

Posted on December 18, 2019 by Della Young

Photo: Capitals Wednesday morning, the Washington Capitals announced the 2019-20 issue of Washington Capitals W Magazine is now available in the team stores at Capital One Arena and Medstar Capitals Iceplex.

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Mike Vogel’s “Break the Ice” Podcast with Alex Ovechkin: “I Still Feel Young”

Posted on October 18, 2019 by Della Young

Photo: Washington Capitals On Thursday, Washington Capitals beat reporter, Mike Vogel, debuted a new podcast called “Break the Ice”. The 45-minute episode (available on Apple Podcast, Spotify, and Soundcloud) features guests within the Capitals organization, which include alumni, in a … Continue reading →

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