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Matthew Speck (The Hockey Writers)

Jason Chimera: Washington Capitals 2015-16 Player Preview

9/9/2015

This is part of a series of Washington Capitals player previews heading into the 2015-16 season. Jason Chimera is the oldest Capitals player on the roster heading into this season, entering the year at 36 years old. His skills have certainly deteriorated, no longer a huge force on the forecheck, but he still brings some […]
Eric Fehr Joel Ward Brian MacLellan Jason Chimera Pittsburgh Penguins Washington Capitals San Jose Sharks National Hockey League
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Matthew Speck (The Hockey Writers)

Michael Latta: Washington Capitals 2015-16 Player Preview

9/8/2015

This is the first of a number of player previews heading into the Washington Capitals’ 2015-16 season. Washington general manager Brian MacLellan certainly bulked up on offensively skilled players this offseason, mainly Justin Williams and T.J. Oshie. With much of their forwards earning significant salary in the upcoming campaign, a substantial part of the Capitals’ success […]
Jay Beagle Michael Latta Washington Capitals National Hockey League
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Matthew Speck (The Hockey Writers)

T.J. Oshie Gives Capitals Elite Top Line

7/5/2015

Capitals General Manager Brian MacLellan was on the lookout for a top-six winger for the 2015-16 since Washington’s season concluded in the playoffs. He found one in Justin Williams last […]
T.J. Oshie Nicklas Backstrom Alex Ovechkin St. Louis Blues Washington Capitals National Hockey League
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Matthew Speck (The Hockey Writers)

Is the Washington Capitals Defense Set?

7/2/2015

With the loss of Mike Green in free agency to the Detroit Red Wings, it was known that the Capitals would likely stay quiet on the blue line and just […]
Brian MacLellan Taylor Chorney Steve Oleksy Stanislav Galiev Pittsburgh Penguins Washington Capitals National Hockey League
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Matthew Speck (The Hockey Writers)

Justin Williams Signing Outstanding Deal For Capitals

7/2/2015

Capitals General Manager Brian MacLellan had been searching for a serviceable top-six forward to aid Washington’s offense for the 2015-16 season and quite possibly, beyond. After an uneventful day in […]
Brian MacLellan Justin Williams Los Angeles Kings National Hockey League
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Matthew Speck (The Hockey Writers)

Washington Capitals Restock Defense Pipeline at Draft

6/28/2015

The Washington Capitals made a franchise altering splash last July in free agency, signing free agents Brooks Orpik and Matt Niskanen to long-term deals. The contracts were not cheap at […]
Brian MacLellan National Hockey League
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Matthew Speck (The Hockey Writers)

Ilya Samsonov Worth Risk For Washington Capitals

6/27/2015

The Washington Capitals surprised many with their selection of goaltender Ilya Samsonov in the first round of the 2015 NHL entry draft Friday night. The Capitals last selected a goalie […]
Braden Holtby Philipp Grubauer Washington Capitals National Hockey League
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Matthew Speck (The Hockey Writers)

Washington Capitals Prospect Rankings

6/26/2015

With the NHL draft to begin tonight in Florida, the Washington Capitals will look at add more high-end talent and continue to accumulate depth in their minor league system. There […]
Philipp Grubauer Washington Capitals National Hockey League
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Matthew Speck (The Hockey Writers)

Top 5 Free Agent Goalies

6/22/2015

The NHL draft commences Friday evening and concludes Saturday as the NHL offseason will be in full swing come the end of June. July 1st at noon marks the first minute that […]
Michal Neuvirth Karri Ramo Antti Niemi Devan Dubnyk Minnesota Wild San Jose Sharks Calgary Flames New York Islanders National Hockey League
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Matthew Speck (The Hockey Writers)

Capitals Keep Hershey Bears Staff Together

6/21/2015

There was an unsettling feeling from the Hershey Bears following an unsatisfactory 2013-14 season under Mike Haviland that resulted in a rare absence from the AHL playoffs. The organization made […]
Bryan Helmer National Hockey League
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Matthew Speck (The Hockey Writers)

Brian MacLellan Makes Capitals Youth A Priority

6/19/2015

The moves will get harder and the decisions will become tougher for Washington Capitals General Manager Brian MacLellan this offseason. For now, MacLellan will look to get the bulk of […]
Mike Green Brian MacLellan Mike Green Philipp Grubauer Nate Schmidt Washington Capitals National Hockey League
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Matthew Speck (The Hockey Writers)

Why Andrew Gordon Signed in Sweden

6/5/2015

Andrew Gordon played eight professional hockey league seasons before deciding to make a big career decision this week, signing with Linkoping in Sweden. The 29-year-old veteran winger had seriously thought […]
Andrew Gordon Winnipeg Jets National Hockey League
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Matthew Speck (The Hockey Writers)

Does Garrett Mitchell Have NHL Potential?

6/3/2015

The Washington Capitals and GM Brian MacLellan completed their first free agency move on Tuesday, re-signing forward prospect Garrett Mitchell to a two-year, two-way contract. Mitchell has yet to appear […]
Brian MacLellan Chris Brown Washington Capitals National Hockey League
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Matthew Speck (The Hockey Writers)

Washington Capitals Hindered by Limited Picks at NHL Draft

5/28/2015

The Washington Capitals are in a pretty good spot. They just finished a good, but not great season under first-year head coach Barry Trotz and GM Brian MacLellan. Their farm […]
Brian MacLellan National Hockey League
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Matthew Speck (The Hockey Writers)

Why Washington Capitals Won’t Keep Mike Green

5/24/2015

Defenseman Mike Green will be the best free agent option available on defense when NHL free agency gets underway on July 1st at noon. He made just over six million […]
Mike Green Brian MacLellan Brooks Orpik Mike Green Nate Schmidt Washington Capitals National Hockey League
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Matthew Speck (The Hockey Writers)

Don’t Blame Washington Capitals’ Stars for Series Loss

5/16/2015

In Washington’s seven game second round playoff series defeat against the New York Rangers, a lot went according to plan. Goaltender Braden Holtby was phenomenal in net again and shined in the […]
Braden Holtby Alex Ovechkin Washington Capitals National Hockey League
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Matthew Speck (The Hockey Writers)

Washington Capitals Prospect Profile: Tyler Lewington

3/9/2015

The Washington Capitals inked 2013 seventh round draft pick Tyler Lewington to a three-year, entry-level deal earlier this week as they added another defenseman to their prospect pipeline. Lewington currently […]
George McPhee Connor Carrick Patrick Wey Washington Capitals National Hockey League
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Matthew Speck (The Hockey Writers)

Are the Washington Capitals Overworking Braden Holtby?

2/22/2015

Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby has played the most games of any goaltender this season. His numbers are elite, as is his status as a net minder in the National […]
Braden Holtby Justin Peters Philipp Grubauer Washington Capitals National Hockey League
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Matthew Speck (The Hockey Writers)

Why the Washington Capitals’ Offense Can Improve

11/26/2014

The Washington Capitals (9-8-3) start to the season is a mixed bag. They’ve accomplished a few important things, including finding out what Andre Burakovsky can provide (12 points in 20 […]
Alex Ovechkin Matt Niskanen Washington Capitals National Hockey League
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Matthew Speck (The Hockey Writers)

Washington Capitals Prospect Report: October 2014

11/9/2014

The Capitals will rely on Andre Burakovsky and Evgeny Kuznetsov to provide secondary scoring this season. They both are products of the draft and were selected by former General Manager […]
Tomas Kundratek Washington Capitals National Hockey League
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