Photo by Darcy Finley/NHLI via Getty Images The Caps’ defense for next year (and beyond) is starting to take shape, and it’s not bad... but not without questions, as well. Brian MacLellan has been a busy bee over the last few weeks, and one of the focuses of his work has been on shaping the team’s blueline for the foreseeable future. Heading into the trade deadline, … [Read more...] about Shaping the Capitals’ Blueline
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The Noon Number: New Heights
Thomas Salus-USA TODAY Sports A look at some career years in progress 4 - Number of Capitals’ players who have already set new career highs in at least one offensive category this season, with Nic Dowd the latest to join that group. Dowd’s goal against the Rangers last night gave him 12 on the season, topping his previous career-high mark set two seasons ago, and … [Read more...] about The Noon Number: New Heights
Capitals vs. Sabres Game Thread
Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images The Caps return to the District to host the Sabres Broadcast Info: NBCSW, WJFK, Capitals Radio 24/7 Wednesday Caps Clips: Big City Blues; Caps vs. Sabres Game Day Previews of tonight’s return home against the Sabres from Vogs, the Sabres, NBCSW, and Buffalo News, and be sure to swing by our pals over at Die by the Blade for the view … [Read more...] about Capitals vs. Sabres Game Thread
Capitals Recall Joe Snively
The Washington Capitals announced they have recalled Joe Snively from the Hershey Bears. The 5-foot-9 forward has split this season between the Capitals and Bears and looks to be getting another shot at the NHL lineup. Signed by the Capitals in 2019 following an outstanding college career at Yale, Snively has played eight games with the Capitals this season, scoring one goal … [Read more...] about Capitals Recall Joe Snively
Capitals Will Look For Top-Six Forward In Offseason
With how well Rasmus Sandin has played in the early going for the Washington Capitals, the team may have found an inexpensive option for big minutes on the blueline next year. As Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic writes, that would open up money for the team’s biggest offseason target, a top-six forward (or two). The group currently has Craig Smith, Conor Sheary, Connor Brown, … [Read more...] about Capitals Will Look For Top-Six Forward In Offseason