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Tag Archives: Opinion
Building From Within: A Look At How the Capitals Can Ensure A Deep Prospect Pool Ahead of the Seattle Expansion Draft
The Capitals have a problem that many contending and Stanley Cup-winning teams have had: limited prospects in the minors that have potential to contribute at the NHL level. The Caps and a vast majority of the fan base would absolutely … Continue reading
Opinion: Lars Eller Is the Gift That Keeps on Giving
When Lars Eller arrived in Washington two seasons ago from the Montreal Canadiens, I wasn’t sure if the solid third-line forward was worth two second-round draft picks. Now, looking back in hindsight ,that trade proved to be exactly what this … Continue reading
Posted in News, NHL, Opinion, Players, Washington Capitals
Tagged 2018 Stanley Cup Final, Charlie Dipasquale, Defense, Lars Eller, Offense, Opinion, Washington Capitals
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Has The Power In The East Shifted Towards The Atlantic Division?
Photo: NBC Sports Washington Last season, five of the eight playoff spots in the Eastern Conference went to Metropolitan Division while the Atlantic Division featured three of the four worst teams in the NHL: the Montreal Canadiens, the Ottawa Senators, and … Continue reading
Posted in News, Opinion, Roster Moves, Teams
Tagged Atlantic Division, Eastern Conference, Harrison Brown, Metropolitan Division, NHL, Opinion
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Has Alex Ovechkin Finally Shed The “Selfish” Narrative? Our Captains Evolution in the World’s Eye
OPINION – Alexander Ovechkin. Without question one of the greatest hockey players of all time, and arguably the best goal scorer of our generation. He is the Capitals Captain, their leader, and the man his teammates can always turn to. … Continue reading
The NHL’s Decision on Anton Stralman’s Hit to Tom Wilson A Missed Opportunity to Send the Correct Message
USA Today After preaching a need for consistency on disciplinary action on illegal hits and plays in the league, the NHL’s Department of Player Safety had a prime opportunity to act upon that need after Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Anton … Continue reading
Posted in News, NHL, Opinion, Playoffs, Teams, Washington Capitals
Tagged Discipline, Michael Fleetwood, NHL, NHL Player Safety, Opinion, Tom Wilson
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Caps Fans Give their Opinions on the Tom Wilson Suspension
It was a packed house Saturday morning at Kettler Capitals Iceplex as fans came out in droves to give the Capitals some positive vibes at their morning skate prior to a big Game 5. One hot topic going on around Caps … Continue reading
Posted in Daily Report, Fan Profile, Fans, News, Playoffs, Washington Capitals
Tagged Capitals fans, Capitals Kettler Iceplex, Fans, Kettler, Kettler Capitals Iceplex, Michael Marzzacco, Morning Skate, Opinion, Pittsburgh Penguins, Tom Wilson, Washington Capitals, Washington Capitals Fans, Washington Capitals Morning Skate
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Thoughts from Section 217: Who Are We?
With the Capitals (and their fans) celebrating a promised Game 4 win on Thursday night, NoVa Caps’ Lisa Desabrais gives her thoughts on the Capitals’ identity and the unity of the fans in the latest Thoughts From Section 217.
Posted in Fans, News, NHL, Playoffs, Washington Capitals
Tagged Capital One Arena, Capitals fans, Fans, Lisa Desabrais, Opinion, Thoughts From Section 217, Washington Capitals
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Blackout Upon Blackout: NBC’s Broadcasting Fiasco
Photo: Patrick Smith/Getty Images The winds had calmed just enough for levity. Battered by a ferocious and seemingly never-ending wall of wind the day before, those in and around the DC-area, faces familiar with volatile weather patterns, received a brief … Continue reading
John Carlson’s Outstanding Season Deserves Some Norris Trophy Nods
After losing a number of key defensemen last summer through various avenues, the pressure was on the Capitals’ top defensemen in Matt Niskanen, Dmitry Orlov, and John Carlson to elevate their play in 2017-18 to compensate for the notable losses … Continue reading
Posted in Defense, News, NHL, Opinion, Players, Washington Capitals
Tagged Defenseman, John Carlson, Michael Fleetwood, Norris Trophy, Opinion, Washington Capitals
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Stay the Course, Caps Fans
Mark my words—we are going to win the whole damn thing. I know you think that I’m crazy for saying this, and yes, maybe I am a little loco, but we are going to win. Sure, we are down two … Continue reading
