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SBN: Japers' Rink (Becca H) —
From Alzner to Wideman, we're taking a look at and grading (please read the criteria below) the 2011-12 season for every player who laced 'em up for the Caps for a significant number of games during the campaign, with an eye towards 2012-13. Next up, Jason Chimera . Jason Chimera #25 / Left Wing / Washington Capitals Height: 6-2 Weight: 213 Born: ...
The Washington Post (Katie Carrera) —
If there was a silver lining to be found in the Capitals’ two-round foray into the playoffs this spring, it was in the emergence of goalender Braden Holtby . The 22-year-old’s journey from third on the franchise depth chart to playoff starter demonstrated that, even at a young age, Holtby is ready to take the next step in his NHL career. Read full article
SBN: Japers' Rink (J.P.) —
Y our savory breakfast links: ● A look at the Caps' unrestricted free agents... [ WaPo (with more on Dennis Wideman at CSNW )] ● ... and a look at those on whose free agency restrictions are placed. [ WaPo ] ● Dale Hunter has words of wisdom for Patrick Roy (and some other thoughts, while he's at it). [ Globe and Mail , with more from (and on) Dale at the LFP ] ● Discuss the...
FanSided: Capitals Outsider (Ben Sumner) —
Photo by Alena Schwarz Alzner and the Media - Capitals Outsider - Capitals Outsider - A Washington Capitals blog
The Washington Post (Katie Carrera) —
Earlier Monday, we took a look at the six unrestricted free agents on the Capitals’ roster . There are four other players who are restricted free agents. Under the current collective bargaining agreement, that means the Capitals can obtain negotiating rights by submitting a qualifying offer. Should another team try to sign the player, the Capitals have the right to match the offer or receive...
The Washington Post (Katie Carrera) —
General Manager George McPhee has many decisions to make this summer about how the Capitals’ roster will look in 2012-13, from deciding which new faces to bring in and which familiar ones to keep in the fold. Read full article
SBN: Japers' Rink (J.P.) —
4 - Overtime losses for the Capitals in the 2012 Playoffs, tying an NHL record for the most any team suffered in a single post-season. Of note, the previous three teams to lose four times after regulation in one spring all won the Stanley Cup - New Jersey in 2003, Detroit in 2002 and Dallas in 1999. The Caps also have the most overtime playoff losses in the League since the lockout (ten),...
SBN: Japers' Rink (Rob Parker) —
From Alzner to Wideman, we're taking a look at and grading (please read the criteria below) the 2011-12 season for every player who laced 'em up for the Caps for a significant number of games during the campaign, with an eye towards 2012-13. Next up, John Carlson . John Carlson #74 / Defense / Washington Capitals Height: 6-3 Weight: 212 Born: Jan 10, 1990 NHL...
The Washington Post (Katie Carrera) —
Russia captured the gold medal at the IIHF World Championships Sunday with a 6-2 win over Slovakia in Helsinki, and Capitals winger Alexander Semin helped lead the way. Semin recorded two goals and an assist in the victory that gave Russia its first world championship since 2009. Alex Ovechkin added a pair of assists in the gold medal game as the Russians completed a perfect 10-0 showing in...
SBN: Japers' Rink (EmilyB) —
Y our savory breakfast links: ● Team Russia finished a perfect 10-0 at the 2012 World Championship, capturing gold with a 6-2 victory over Slovakia . Sasha Syomin was named Man of the Match with two goals and an assist, and Alex Ovechkin dished out two helpers in the win and tried hard to get his 'mate the hat trick. Caps prospect (and 13th forward) Yevgeni Kuznetsov didn't get any...
SBN: Japers' Rink (EmilyB) —
World Championship 2012 Gold Medal Game Russia takes on Slovakia for all the cookies.
SBN: Japers' Rink (EmilyB) —
Y our savory breakfast links: ● It was a good news / bad news kind of day for the Caps and Caps' prospects still playing hockey. ● The good news, of course, is that Alex Ovechkin , Alexander Semin , and Evgeny Kuznetsov will be playing for a title in today's World Championship final. The puck will drop on the gold medal match against Slovakia at 1:30pm Eastern. ○ The 6-2 victory...