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Five Overreactions to the First Week(ish) of the NHL Season
We are just over one week into the 2023-24 NHL season, and there are already plenty of storylines around the league. But if there’s one thing hockey fans love to do, it’s overreact early in the season like there aren’t six more months of hockey to be played. Today, I’m going to have some fun […]
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Pittsburgh Penguins: Recapping a Victorious Weekend
This weekend was one full of action for the Pittsburgh Penguins. The team played their second and third games of the year back-to-back, the first in D.C. versus their fierce rival, the Washington Capitals, and the second on home ice against the Calgary Flames. After a disappointing 4-2 loss against Chicago to start the season, […]
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Recapping the Capitals Preseason
The Washington Capitals are gearing up to begin the 2023-2024 season as they host the Pittsburgh Penguins at home this coming Friday, October 13th. With a fresh slate of coaching staff and a healthy roster, the Capitals are optimistic about starting off on the right foot (or skate, if you will). The team finished the […]
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Matthew Phillips Stuns in Preseason
Who is Matthew Phillips? Matthew Phillips, a right-winger from Calgary, is no stranger to success in hockey. As a junior, Phillips was drafted 33rd overall by the WHL’s Victoria Royals, even practicing with them in the preseason before he was play-eligible per the WHL’s rules. In 2017, Philips signed an entry-level contract with the Calgary […]
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Capitals Make Cuts to Training Camp Roster
The Washington Capitals have made their first cuts of the 2023-2024 training period, narrowing the group of players from 63 to 51. Four players will return to their junior teams, while eight will be sent to the Hershey Bears, Washington’s AHL affiliate. The players being sent to juniors are as follows: Brett Hyland (Brandon Wheat […]
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Devils Player Profile: Jonas Siegenthaler
(Long Island, NY) Like most other players, Jonas Siegenthaler came into the NHL through the draft. If you didn’t already know, you may be surprised to hear that he was picked by Washington 57th overall. For Devils fans who knew nothing about him, they were skeptical—most unknowing of what New Jersey had just brought into […]
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A Look at Capitals Rookie Camp
The Washington Capitals’ rookie camp got underway this past weekend, with events taking place both on their home turf– MedStar Iceplex— and at Navy’s McMullen Hockey Arena in Annapolis, Maryland. Rookie Camp was led by Hershey Bears head coach Todd Nelson. Coach Nelson explained that holding part of Rookie Camp away in Annapolis was “kind […]
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Events That Changed Hockey
It is well known that in all walks of life, things change and evolve. It is safe to say that our favorite sport, hockey, has evolved in many ways. With that in mind, here are 10 events, in no particular order, that I think changed how our game was played: Goaltenders Playing the Puck Could […]
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Spencer Carbery Is Optimistic About Kuznetsov and Mantha This Coming Season
Head coach Spencer Carbery hopes to have a successful first season in Washington, including leading the Capitals to the playoffs again after an uncharacteristic miss this past season. The Capitals’ return to success will depend, in part, on forwards Evgeny Kuznetsov and Anthony Mantha, both of whom had less-than-stellar performances last season. However, during an […]
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NHL Prospect Tournaments Begin This Week: Full Schedule
If you’re like me and itching for the return of hockey, I have good news. Most NHL teams send their prospects to play in one of the many rookie/prospect tournaments that take place around the league before full training camps begin. Those tournaments all begin this week. These games are a great opportunity for young […]
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