Capitals

Not many NHL stories start in South Africa. Olaf Kölzig‘s did. Born in Johannesburg to German parents, he didn’t stick around long—his family eventually landed in Union Bay, British Columbia,… … [Read more...] about How Olaf (Olie the Goalie) Kölzig Became the Heart of the Washington Capitals

Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer threatened to sue the Trump administration if it does not release the Epstein files, after it missed a deadline to provide the information. … [Read more...] about Schumer accuses Trump administration of ‘breaking the law’ in withholding Epstein files

New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell was indicted Friday in what prosecutors called a yearslong scheme to hide a romantic relationship with her bodyguard, who is accused of being paid as if he was working even when they met alone in apartments and traveled to vineyards for wine tasting. … [Read more...] about New Orleans mayor indicted over allegations of trying to hide relationship with bodyguard

Next up on our Washington Capitals player report cards we grade the season of Lars Eller who came back to the Caps in a trade with the Pittsburgh Penguins. … [Read more...] about Lars Eller 2024-25 Report Card

Q: Where does Nicklas Backstrom rank for you among the franchise’s all-time greats? Becca: On a personal level, he is #1 all time, no one better, top of the pyramid, greatest of all time. I have adopted numerous players as “favorites” over the years but I don’t think my attachment to any of them can surpass the love and respect I have for Backstrom, his hockey skills, his … [Read more...] about Offseason Questions: Swede Emotion