Tag Archives: New York Islanders

Before Tom Wilson, There Was Dale Hunter

Posted on November 12, 2018 by Bryan Hailey

Photo: NHL via Getty Images A rough and tumble forward beloved by his teammates and fans alike? Check. A player who knows all too well the fine line between playing hard and playing dirty? Affirmative. A Canadian-born tough guy familiar … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged Bryan Helmer, Dale Hunter, Gary Bettman, New York Islanders, Oskar Sundqvist, Pierre Turgeon, Tom Wilson | 1 Comment

2018-19 Metropolitan Division Preview

Posted on August 31, 2018 by George Foussekis

Will the Washington Capitals remain on top of the Metropolitan Division? Continue reading →

Posted in Barry Trotz, Games, Goaltending, News, NHL, Players, Teams, Washington Capitals | Tagged Alex Ovechkin, Artemi Panarin, Barry Trotz, Braden Holtby, Carolina Hurricanes, Chris Kreider, Claude Giroux, Columbus Blue Jackets, Elias Lindholm, Evgeni Malkin, Evgeny Kuznetsov, Games, George Foussekis, Henrik Lundqvist, Jakub Voracek, John Tavares, Kevin Shattenkirk, Kris Letang, Mats Zuccarello, Metropolitan Division, New Jersey Devils, New York Islanders, New York Rangers, News, Nicklas Backstrom, Nico Hischier, Phil Kessel, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Predictions, Sebastian Aho, Sergei Bobrovsky, Seth Jones, Shayne Gostisbehere, Sidney Crosby, Taylor Hall, Teuvo Teravainen, Todd Reirden, Washington Capitals | 2 Comments

A Look Around the Metropolitan Division: Stock Up, Stock Down, Stock Unchanged

Posted on July 17, 2018 by George Foussekis

Which teams stock is up, down, or unchanged in the Metropolitan Division for 2018-19? Continue reading →

Posted in Coach, Free Agency, News, NHL, Players, Roster Moves, Teams, Washington Capitals | Tagged 2018 Free Agency, Artemi Panarin, Barry Trotz, Carolina Hurricanes, Columbus Blue Jackets, Devante Smith-Pelly, Elias Lindholm, Free Agency, Free Agents, George Foussekis, Jack Johnson, John Carlson, John Tavares, Metropolitan Division, Michal Kempny, New Jersey Devils, New York Islanders, New York Rangers, News, Nic Dowd, Phil Kessel, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Sergei Bobrovsky, Tom Wilson, Washington Capitals, Wayne Simmonds, Zach Werenski | 3 Comments

The Latest Submissions: NoVa CAPtures Vol. 4 – Offseason Offerings

Posted on July 9, 2018 by Chris Laroche

Photo submitted by Stacie Beckstead Stroud Hello fellow Capitals fans, and welcome to the latest installment of NoVa CAPtures! The fun, weekly article that showcases the amazing content we receive from you, the fans! In this installment, NoVa Caps’ presents some of … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged Barry Trotz, Braden Holtby, Devante Smith-Pelly, Draft, Hershey Bears, John Carlson, Kettler Capitals Iceplex, Michal Kempny, New York Islanders, Pittsburgh Penguins, Sidney Crosby, Stanley Cup, T.J. Oshie, Todd Reirden, Tom Wilson, Washington Capitals | Leave a comment

Winners and Losers from First Day of Free Agency

Posted on July 2, 2018 by Harrison Brown

Photo: Sports Illustrated Now that July 1 has come and gone and most of the big name free agents are signed, it’s time to take a look at who took a big step towards Stanley Cup contention and who failed … Continue reading →

Posted in Free Agency, NHL, Teams | Tagged 2018 Free Agency, Aaron Portzline, Free Agency, Harrison Brown, Jack Johnson, Jay Beagle, John Tavares, New York Islanders, Pittsburgh Penguins, Ryan O'Reilly, St. Louis Blues, The Athletic, Toronto Maple Leafs, Vancouver Canucks, Vegas Golden Knights | 12 Comments

Opinion: Capitals’ Refusal to Give Barry Trotz Term on A New Contract is A Mistake That Could Cost Them Big

Posted on June 21, 2018 by Michael Fleetwood

Bruce Bennett/Getty Images When it was announced that former Capitals Head Coach Barry Trotz had resigned from his post after negotiations on terms of his two-year extension fell through, there was likely shock running all throughout the fan base. Just … Continue reading →

Posted in Barry Trotz, Coach, Coaching, News, NHL, Teams, Washington Capitals | Tagged Barry Trotz, Coaching Change, Lane Lambert, Michael Fleetwood, Mitch Korn, New York Islanders, Washington Capitals | 6 Comments

Islanders Hire Barry Trotz As Head Coach

Posted on June 21, 2018 by Harrison Brown

Photo: Zimbio After Barry Trotz resigned as Capitals head coach on Monday afternoon, he did not stay unemployed for very long. The New York Islanders hired Trotz on Thursday afternoon. The Islanders were the only other team in the NHL … Continue reading →

Posted in Barry Trotz, Coach, Coaching, News | Tagged Alex Ovechkin, Barry Trotz, Brian MacLellan, Coaching, Harrison Brown, Nashville Predators, New York Islanders, Nicklas Backstrom, Todd Reirden, Washington Capitals | 15 Comments

The Path to the Draft: Philipp Grubauer Should Draw Interest Around the League

Posted on June 16, 2018 by George Foussekis

Will Capitals netminder Philipp Grubauer be traded before the 2018 NHL Draft? Continue reading →

Posted in 2018 NHL Entry Draft, Goaltending, Management, News, NHL, Players, Roster Moves, Trade, Washington Capitals | Tagged Buffalo Sabres, Cam Talbot, Cam Ward, Carolina Hurricanes, Detroit Red Wings, Draft, Edmonton Oilers, George Foussekis, Goalies, Goaltending, Jaroslav Halak, Jimmy Howard, New York Islanders, Petr Mrazek, Philipp Grubauer, Potential Trade, Scott Darling, Trade, Trade Rumor, Washington Capitals | 2 Comments

Hershey Bears Pay Respects to Humboldt Broncos

Posted on April 14, 2018 by Chris Laroche

Photo: JustSports Photography As reported earlier this week, the Washington Capitals and the New York Islanders’ AHL affiliate teams, the Hershey Bears and the Bridgeport Sound Tigers came together for a pre-game ceremony at tonight’s game in Chocolate Town. This ceremony … Continue reading →

Posted in Community, News | Tagged AHL, Bridgeport Sound Tigers, Chris Laroche, Giant Center, Hershey Bears, Hockey, New York Islanders, NHL, Washington Capitals | 3 Comments

Contract Conversation: A Look at this Offseason’s Defensemen Entering Unrestricted Free Agency [Readers’ Poll]

Posted on March 27, 2018 by Chris Laroche

As the 2017-18 regular season begins to wind down, Washington Capitals’ management is surely starting to look at the cap space they have and who they might be interested in re-signing, trading (if any), or signing in free agency. A … Continue reading →

Posted in Defense, Free Agency, News, NHL, Players, Salary Cap | Tagged Carolina Hurricanes, Chris Laroche, Contracts, Detroit Red Wings, Free Agents, John Carlson, Mike Green, Minnesota Wild, New York Islanders, NHL Free Agency, Vegas Golden Knights, Washington Capitals | 2 Comments