The Washington Capitals returned to action for the first time in a week but they were rusty and couldn’t continue their road dominance as they fell to the New York Rangers 4-1 at Madison Square Garden. The Rangers struck first at 12:57 from noted Cap killer Mika Zibanejad. The Caps outshot the Rangers 11-7 after […] Capitals get crushed by Rangers 4-1 - Stars and Sticks - Stars … [Read more...] about Capitals get crushed by Rangers 4-1
Archives for February 2022
Metropolitan Division Power Rankings: Capitals on outside looking in
Coming every week for the remainder of the season at Stars and Sticks will be a power rankings of the Metropolitan Division. We’ll dive into who we think are the top 3 teams, which teams are trending upward and downward as well as where the Washington Capitals stand in the think of things. Right now […] Metropolitan Division Power Rankings: Capitals on outside looking in - … [Read more...] about Metropolitan Division Power Rankings: Capitals on outside looking in
How much cap space can Commanders save by restructuring contracts?
The Washington Commanders have just over $30 million in cap space to spend this offseason. On paper, that seems like a lot, but acquiring a non-rookie quarterback would see that sum trimmed by at least $10 million, if not more. With glaring needs at linebacker, safety and wide receiver, the front office looking to add […] How much cap space can Commanders save by restructuring … [Read more...] about How much cap space can Commanders save by restructuring contracts?
Pros and cons of Commanders trading for Jimmy Garoppolo
It won’t be long now until the Washington Commanders appoint their new quarterback for 2022 and potentially beyond. While it could still take another month, if not longer, it’s nice to be long removed from the dog days of the regular season when Taylor Heinicke, who doesn’t have an NFL arm to begin with, was trying to […] Pros and cons of Commanders trading for Jimmy Garoppolo … [Read more...] about Pros and cons of Commanders trading for Jimmy Garoppolo
This three-team blockbuster trade helps Commanders net Russell Wilson
What’s it gonna be? Will the Washington Commanders draft a quarterback and sign a potential placeholder in free agency? Will they draft a readymade starter in Kenny Pickett? Or will Ron Rivera and the front office collaborate to strike a blockbuster trade for a superstar that could propel them to contender status in the top-heavy […] This three-team blockbuster trade helps … [Read more...] about This three-team blockbuster trade helps Commanders net Russell Wilson