We end the month of May with another Washington Capitals rookie report card. Today it’s Virginia naive Joe Snively who was the first first NHL player from the commonwealth to play for the hometown team. He signed with the Capitals as an undrafted free agent in the spring of 2019. Among all the rookies, Snively […] Joe Snively 2022 Report Card - Stars and Sticks - Stars and … [Read more...] about Joe Snively 2022 Report Card
Washington Capitals: 3 blockbuster John Carlson trades
Yesterday we looked at three blockbuster trades for Lars Eller. The other day we looked at average trades for John Carlson. Today I figured we’d go the blockbuster route again with the Washington Capitals defenseman this time. So for this exercise I’ll once again put on my GM thinking cap and figure out what kind […] Washington Capitals: 3 blockbuster John Carlson trades - … [Read more...] about Washington Capitals: 3 blockbuster John Carlson trades
Scott Arniel could leave Capitals to coach Jets
The Washington Capitals might be without at least one face behind the bench among the coaching staff next season. In a report from Murat Ates of The Athletic (subscription required), the Winnipeg Jets are considering Arniel to be part of their coaching staff as an associate coach. Arniel has been with the Capitals as an […] Scott Arniel could leave Capitals to coach Jets - … [Read more...] about Scott Arniel could leave Capitals to coach Jets
With four straight first round exits for the Capitals, is Brian MacLellan on the hot seat?
Yesterday we looked at whether or not head coach Peter Laviolette is on the hot seat entering the final year of his contract. Today we look at Washington Capitals General Manager Brian MacLellan and whether or not he’s on the hot seat after four straight first round exits. The short answer is yes. The long […] With four straight first round exits for the Capitals, is Brian … [Read more...] about With four straight first round exits for the Capitals, is Brian MacLellan on the hot seat?
Aliaksei Protas 2022 Report Card
Next up on our Washington Capitals player report cards is rookie forward Aliaksei Protas. He was drafted in the third round with the 91st overall pick in the 2019 NHL Draft. He made his NHL debut on Nov. 1, 2021 at the Tampa Bay Lightning in a loss. He scored three goals and six assists […] Aliaksei Protas 2022 Report Card - Stars and Sticks - Stars and Sticks - A Washington … [Read more...] about Aliaksei Protas 2022 Report Card