Tag Archives: Scott Zweibel

An Off-Season Look at the Metropolitan Division (So Far):

The 2016-17 NHL season begins in 100 days. With the draft and opening of free agency behind us, fans and armchair GMs alike have already begun to assess the state of their favorite team.

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The Washington Capitals Net Coverage for Today and Tomorrow

Capitals GM Brian MacClellan has a task list on his desk when it comes to his netminders.

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Washington Capitals Post-Draft Roster Predictions: Pre-UFA Period View

 Sure, the 2016 NHL Entry Draft is behind us. And yes, the Capitals made a few interesting moves, trades, and picks. Of course GM Brian MacClellan has stated for the umpteenth time that the Capitals will not be key players … Continue reading

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The Legacy of Professional Hockey: A 2016 Draft Look

Darryl Dyck, Canadian Press  Okay, maybe I am getting old, but this year it seems (more than many others) that there is an inordinate amount of professional hockey legacy children entering the draft.

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NoVa Caps Podcast: Off-Season Chatter and the NHL Rolls the Dice in Vegas

With the NHL’s Free Agency period beginning on July 1st, the NoVa Caps Podcast Team continue their conversations from our last podcast regarding those Capitals who are either restricted and or unrestricted free agency players [UFA: Mike Weber, Mike Richards … Continue reading

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The NHL Prepares to Gamble on Las Vegas in 2017-18: What Caps Fans Need to Know

Sin City is “All-In” on a new NHL franchise, and it looks to happen as soon as the 2017-18 season. The NHL Board of Governors has approved the Las Vegas bid, headed by local billionaire Bill Foley, to host an … Continue reading

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NoVa Caps Podcast: ‘Tis the Season for Decision Making!

The Capitals began their off-season with their fairly recent round two elimination by the Pittsburgh Penguins. We’ve been seeing some of the Caps play for their native countries, enjoying some down time – the Oshie’s and the Alzner’s enjoyed Disney … Continue reading

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NoVa Caps Podcast: A Week Later & Sweetness in Hershey

In some ways it seems like it’s been more than a week since the Washington Capitals ended their 2015-2016 season in overtime, in game six against the Pittsburgh Penguins. And in other ways, the disappointment is so very fresh it’s … Continue reading

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Where To Go From Here: The Forwards Edition

Greg Fiume/Getty Images The 2015-2016 Washington Capitals limped into the playoffs after a torrid start to their season.  They gutted out win after win, made sure to not lose back-to-back games in regulation, and they dominated opponents when they had … Continue reading

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2015-2016 Washington Capitals Report Card: The FORWARDS Edition

Photo: Rafael Suanes / USA Today Sports With the season-ending second round playoff loss to the hated Pittsburgh Penguins, the Washington Capitals have reached the conclusion of their annual campaign for Lord Stanley’s Cup (an annual retreat that happens pretty … Continue reading

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