Tag Archives: NHL

Everybody’s a Critic: NoVA Caps Reviews NHL 19

Posted on September 18, 2018 by

As long as I’ve been able to read, I’ve enjoyed video games. They tell fantastic stories, take us on amazing adventures to far away places, and introduce us to characters we can’t help but fall in love with. Truly, the … Continue reading →

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Capitals’ Oshie and Kuznetsov React To Schmidt Suspension

Posted on September 7, 2018 by

Photo: Getty Images The hockey world was shocked on Sunday when the NHL announced that Vegas Golden Knights and ex-Washington Capitals‘ defenseman Nate Schmidt was suspended 20 games for violating the league’s performance-enhancing substances program. 

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The Latest on Seattle Expansion and Some Thoughts From Bill Daly

Posted on September 6, 2018 by

A look at the latest news involving Seattle expansion in the NHL Continue reading →

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Golden Knights and Ex-Capitals Defenseman Nate Schmidt Suspended 20 Games By The NHL For Violating League’s Performance Enhancing Substances Program

Posted on September 2, 2018 by

Photo: Zimbio Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Nate Schmidt was suspended 20 games by the NHL for violating the league’s performance-enhancing substances program, the NHL announced on Sunday afternoon. 

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Washington Capitals and NHL Player Nicknames: A Look at Possible Monikers and Play on Words

Posted on August 25, 2018 by

Photo: NHL via Getty Images With Major League Baseball holding annual Player’s Weekend where players wear nicknames on the back of their uniforms instead of their surnames, it was time to think about nicknames for NHL players, both past and … Continue reading →

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Three Longshot Teams That Could Make The Playoffs in 2019

Posted on August 20, 2018 by

Photo: FanSided The Vegas Golden Knights (expansion team), Colorado Avalanche (last place in the NHL by 21 points the previous season), and the New Jersey Devils (won the draft lottery the previous April) all shocked the hockey world last season … Continue reading →

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Fashion Sense…Hockey Style: History of the Capitals Alternate Sweaters

Posted on August 8, 2018 by

Photo: NHL via Getty Images The jersey, or as traditionalists prefer, hockey sweater, is a staple of the National Hockey League fan’s wardrobe.  Some fans have one go-to piece worn for all occasions.  Others obsessively collect sweaters like trading cards. … Continue reading →

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Physical Value: Tom Wilson, Fisticuffs, and a Personal Look Back

Posted on July 29, 2018 by

At one time, fighting was a common and nightly occurrence in the NHL, with players dropping the gloves seemingly on a night-to-night basis. Over the years, however, physicality has become secondary in importance to skill and there few players in … Continue reading →

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Tom Wilson’s Qualifying Offer Set to Expire at 5 PM: What Does That Mean?

Posted on July 15, 2018 by

Photo: The Hockey News Restricted free agents who have not accepted their qualifying offer by 5 PM on Sunday will see that offer expire. However, teams do not lose their RFA’s rights to those players declining initial offers.

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NoVa Caps’ End of Season Awards: The 2017-18 Capys!

Posted on June 27, 2018 by

NoVa Caps hands out the 2017-18 Capys! Continue reading →

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