From Alexeyev to Wilson, we’re taking a look at and grading the 2023-24 season for every player who laced ‘em up for the Washington Capitals for a significant number of games during the campaign, with an eye towards 2024-25. First up, Alexander Alexeyev. The Bio: #27 | Left Defense | Shoots: Left Height: 6’4” | Weight: 213 | Born: November 15, 1999 Birthplace: St. Petersburg, … [Read more...] about 2023-24 Rink Wrap: Alexander Alexeyev
Archives for May 2024
Annual Checkup: Corey Kispert’s 2023-24 season
Wizards wing Corey Kispert | Photo by Brian Fluharty/Getty Images Stats, analysis, commentary. Corey Kispert is what he was drafted to be: a three-point shooting specialist, who can do a few other things on offense. He’s become good at attacking closeouts with dribble drives, and he makes the occasional cut. Everything he does on offense is predicated on his ability to … [Read more...] about Annual Checkup: Corey Kispert’s 2023-24 season
Annual Checkup: The ups and downs of Jordan Poole’s 2023-24 season
Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole | Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images Stats, analysis, commentary. The season Jordan Poole had for the Washington Wizards defies explanation and conclusions. He was shockingly awful at times, downright great at times, and every now and then, something in between. While I was cooler on Poole’s abilities as a player than many, I … [Read more...] about Annual Checkup: The ups and downs of Jordan Poole’s 2023-24 season
The Mystics face the longest odds to win the 2024 WNBA championship
Photo by Dale Zanine/NBAE via Getty Images The 2024 WNBA season isn’t just about the Las Vegas Aces and New York Liberty. But the rebuilding Mystics may very well be one of the worst teams in the league this season. Last summer, the Washington Wizards were DraftKings Sportsbook’s preseason pick to be the worst team of the 2023-24 season. They weren’t far off from being … [Read more...] about The Mystics face the longest odds to win the 2024 WNBA championship
Ravens News 5/6: Rookie Impressions
Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Ravens observations from rookie minicamp, including injury updates and small school stars with big dreams Brian Wacker, The Baltimore Sun Early impressions of CB Nate Wiggins, OL Roger Rosengarten While many of the rookies on hand for minicamp won’t be on the roster by the end of training camp, the Ravens’ … [Read more...] about Ravens News 5/6: Rookie Impressions