Tag Archives: Semyon Varlamov

NHL Power Rankings: The Sabres and Oilers Surprise; The Wild are Plummeting

Posted on October 18, 2019 by George Foussekis

Ranking all 31 NHL clubs through the middle of October. Continue reading →

Posted in Games, Goaltending, News, Penalty Kill, Players, Power Play, Teams, Washington Capitals | Tagged Alexander Radulov, Anaheim Ducks, Anthony Mantha, Arizona Coyotes, Artemi Panarin, Boston Bruins, Bruce Boudreau, Buffalo Sabres, Calgary Flames, Carolina Hurricanes, Chicago Blackhawks, Colorado Avalanche, Columbus Blue Jackets, Connor McDavid, Dallas Stars, David Pastrnak, Detroit Red Wings, Edmonton Oilers, Evgeni Malkin, Florida Panthers, Games, George Foussekis, Jack Eichel, Jack Hughes, James Neal, John Carlson, John Gibson, John Tavares, Johnny Gaudreau, Jonathan Quick, Kevin Shattenkirk, Leon Draisaitl, Los Angeles Kings, Mark Stone, Matt Duchene, Matthew Tkachuk, Minnesota Wild, Montreal Canadiens, Nashville Predators, Nathan MacKinnon, New Jersey Devils, New York Islanders, New York Rangers, Ottawa Senators, Patrick Kane, Penalty Kill, Phil Kessel, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Power Play, San Jose Sharks, Semyon Varlamov, Sidney Crosby, Special Teams, St. Louis Blues, Tampa Bay Lightning, Toronto Maple Leafs, Tyler Seguin, Vancouver Canucks, Vegas Golden Knights, Washington Capitals, Winnipeg Jets | 2 Comments

2019-20 Central Division Preview

Posted on September 17, 2019 by George Foussekis

How will the Central Division finish in 2019-20? Continue reading →

Posted in News, NHL, Players, Teams | Tagged Andre Burakovsky, Andrew Shaw, Central Division, Chicago Blackhawks, Colorado Avalanche, Dallas Stars, Eric Fehr, Filip Forsberg, George Foussekis, Mats Zuccarello, Matt Duchene, Minnesota Wild, Nashville Predators, Nathan MacKinnon, P.K. Subban, Patrick Kane, Pekka Rinne, Philipp Grubauer, Ryan Johansen, Ryan O'Reilly, Semyon Varlamov, St. Louis Blues, Stanley Cup Champions, Tyler Seguin, Vladimir Tarasenko, Wayne Simmonds, Winnipeg Jets, Zach Parise | 2 Comments

Minding The Net: Which Team Has The Best Goaltending Tandem in the Metropolitan?

Posted on August 17, 2019 by Justin Trudel

The Metropolitan Division has no shortage of elite and extremely talented goaltenders manning the cage for their respective teams. From solidified veterans like Henrik Lundqvist and Braden Holtby, up-and-coming talents like Carter Hart and MacKenzie Blackwood, and a fringe elite … Continue reading →

Posted in Data and Analytics, Goaltending, News, NHL, Players, Predictions, Teams, Washington Capitals | Tagged Alexandar Georgiev, Braden Holtby, Brian Elliott, Carter Hart, Casey De Smith, Cory Schneider, Elvis Merzlikens, Goaltending, Henrik Lundqvist, James Reimer, Joonas Korpisalo, Justin Trudel, Mackenzie Blackwood, Matt Murray, Metropolitan Division, NHL, Petr Mrazek, Pheonix Copley, Projections, Semyon Varlamov, Statistics, Thomas Greiss | 2 Comments

A Look Around the Metropolitan Division: Which Teams Will Rise and Fall in 2019-20?

Posted on August 13, 2019 by George Foussekis

How will the Metropolitan Division shake out in 2019-20? Continue reading →

Posted in Lineups, News, NHL, Players, Roster Moves, Teams, Trade, Washington Capitals | Tagged 2019 NHL Draft, Alex Ovechkin, Artemi Panarin, Columbus Blue Jackets, Free Agency, George Foussekis, Matt Duchene, Matt Niskanen, Metropolitan Division, New Jersey Devils, New York Islanders, New York Rangers, NHL Entry Draft, NHL Free Agency, P.K. Subban, Phil Kessel, Ryan Dzingel, Sebastian Aho, Semyon Varlamov, Sergei Bobrovsky, Sidney Crosby, Stanley Cup Playoffs, Teuvo Teravainen, Washington Capitals | 7 Comments

Eastern Conference Supremacy: Which Teams Will Challenge the Capitals the Most in 2019-20?

Posted on July 15, 2019 by George Foussekis

The Washington Capitals will have some tough competition in the Eastern Conference in 2019-20. Continue reading →

Posted in Barry Trotz, News, NHL, Players, Teams, Washington Capitals | Tagged Barry Trotz, Boston Bruins, Brad Marchand, Charlie McAvoy, David Pastrnak, Eastern Conference, George Foussekis, Metropolitan Division, New York Islanders, Nikita Kucherov, Semyon Varlamov, Stanley Cup, Stanley Cup Finals, Tampa Bay Lightning, Teams, Victor Hedman, Washington Capitals | 2 Comments

NHL Draft and Free Agency Frenzy: How Does the Metropolitan Division Look Now?

Posted on July 2, 2019 by George Foussekis

After the start of the NHL Free Agency Period, how do the Metropolitan Division teams look? Continue reading →

Posted in Draft, Free Agency, News, NHL, Players, Roster Moves, Salary Cap, Teams, Trade, Washington Capitals | Tagged Alex Ovechkin, Andre Burakovsky, Artemi Panarin, Brett Connolly, Brooks Orpik, Carolina Hurricanes, Colorado Avalanche, Columbus Blue Jackets, Connor McDavid, Curtis McElhinney, Free Agency, Free Agents, George Foussekis, Goaltending, Matt Duchene, Matt Niskanen, Metropolitan Division, New Jersey Devils, New York Islanders, New York Rangers, NHL Free Agency, Nicklas Backstrom, P.K. Subban, Phil Kessel, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Radko Gudas, Richard Panik, Sebastian Aho, Semyon Varlamov, Sergei Bobrovsky, Trade, Vezina Trophy, Washington Capitals, Wayne Simmonds | 1 Comment

Anders Lee Signs Seven-Year, $49 Million Contract Extension With Islanders; Robin Lehner Signs One-Year, $5 Million Contract With Blackhawks

Posted on July 1, 2019 by Harrison Brown

Photo: Yahoo Forward Anders Lee signed a seven-year contract that carries a cap hit of $7 million per season with the New York Islanders after he became an unrestricted free agent on Monday afternoon, according to Michael Russo of The … Continue reading →

Posted in Free Agency, News, Players, Roster Moves, Teams | Tagged Anders Lee, Contracts, Free Agency, Harrison Brown, New York Islanders, News, Robin Lehner, Semyon Varlamov | 2 Comments

From Kolzig to Holtby – Washington Capitals Goalie Carousel – Part 4

Posted on December 4, 2018 by Diane Doyle

Photo: @Capitals NoVa Caps is currently presenting a multipart review of the Capitals’ search for a starting goaltender to replace longtime netminder, Olaf Kolzig, and how it led to the rise of current starter Braden Holtby. In part 4, we … Continue reading →

Posted in Goaltending, Hershey Bears, Injuries, News, Players, Washington Capitals | Tagged Braden Holtby, Dany Sabourin, Michal Neuvirth, Semyon Varlamov | 7 Comments

From Kolzig to Holtby: Looking at the Washington Capitals’ Goalie Carousel – Part 3

Posted on November 26, 2018 by Diane Doyle

Photo: Greg Fiume/Getty Images North America NoVa Caps is currently examining the Capitals’ search for a starting goalie to replace longtime goalie, Olaf Kolzig in 2008 and how it led to the rise of current starter Braden Holtby. In Part … Continue reading →

Posted in Goaltending, Hershey Bears, News, NHL, Players, Propsects, Washington Capitals | Tagged Braden Holtby, Diane Doyle, From Kolzig to Holtby, Goaltending, Hershey Bears, Jose Theodore, Michal Neuvirth, Semyon Varlamov, Washington Capitals | 11 Comments

From Kolzig to Holtby: Looking at the Washington Capitals’ Goalie Carousel – Part 2

Posted on November 17, 2018 by Diane Doyle

Photo: Elsa/Getty Images For many years, Olaf Kolzig manned the goal-crease in Washington, backstopping the Capitals to an appearance in the 1998 Stanley Cup Finals. However, in the mid-2000’s the Capitals invested in the future in net by drafting youngsters … Continue reading →

Posted in Goaltending, Hershey Bears, News, NHL, Players, Washington Capitals | Tagged Braden Holtby, Brent Johnson, Brett Leonhardt, Cristobal Huet, Daren Machesney, Diane Doyle, From Kolzig to Holtby, Jose Theodore, Michal Neuvirth, Montreal Canadiens, Olie Kolzig, Semyon Varlamov, South Carolina Stingrays | 9 Comments