Hairspray Can Be for NHL Players, Too; Also, Beagle Compliments Female Fans’ Hockey Knowledge
Ladies line the Capitals’ locker room at Kettler as part of the organization’s annual Hockey ‘n Heels event.
Even the most diehard Capitals fan could likely have learned something new at the Capitals’ Hockey ‘n Heels event at Kettler Monday evening.
I’ve been covering the team for over three seasons now, and I had no idea, for example, that, along with players’ skates...
Lightning drop sixth straight in loss to Capitals
Everything that could have went against the Lightning did as they lose their sixth straight after the loss to the Washington Capitals 4-3. The Lightning were outshot 12-6 in the first period but managed to go into the intermission tied at 1-1. But a bad attempt on a glove save by Mathieu Garon and turnovers once again led to goals for the opposition. In the third period, a shot...
Capitals re-Sign Jay Beagle
Per a team release, the Washington Capitals have re-signed center Jay Beagle to a three-year, $2.7 million contract. The deal will count $900,000 towards the salary cap for each of the next three years.
Beagle, 26, who was a restricted free agent, set career highs in goals (4), points (5) and games played (41) this past season. He broke out in the playoffs, where he won almost...
Asham goes to the Rangers
Via Josh Yohe:
The New York Rangers give Arron Asham two years, $2 million.
— Josh Yohe (@JoshYohe_Trib) July 1, 2012
Asham was solid for the Pens, but struggled with some injuries last season. He also had that cheap shot on Schenn which was no good for anyone.
He'll be remembered for this crushing right hand on Jay Beagle.
He'll...
Offseason Evaluation: Jay Beagle
As the 2011-12 season has come to a close, the time has come to evaluate what it meant for the Capitals, both as a team and as individuals. As such, as the summer progresses, I will be writing a report card, or individual evaluation, for each player who played in 9 (~10%) of the team's games, or 4 playoff games. Next up is center Jay Beagle, who finished his fifth season in...
Game Day: How the Capitals Approach Video Work
7 a.m., game day (regular season).
Washington Capitals video coach Blaine Forsythe is already at the rink, on a day that will consist of at least four meetings for his team as they prep for the evening’s opponent. The team’s coaching staff will use part of the morning to review game video together—a change head coach Dale Hunter implemented when he took over earlier in the...
Hat Tricks, Scary Finishes, and Alznergeddon
Jay Beagle knows what it’s like to be up against a seasoned NHL scrapper in your first big-league fight.
On Friday, however, Beagle was merely an observer to teammate and good friend Karl Alzner’s first NHL bout against Steve Downie of the Tampa Bay Lightning.
“Anytime there’s a fight happening, you never know what’s gonna happen, so you’re obviously hoping for the...
Capitals C Beagle to return vs. Rangers
Washington Capitals center Jay Beagle will return to the ice for Wednesday's game against the New York Rangers.
Beagle has been sidelined since suffering a concussion on Oct. 13.
"He's one of these kids that wants to play, you see how hard he works in practice," Capitals coach Dale Hunter told the Washington Post.
"He'll give us some energy, give us...
Jay Beagle's return to the ice a welcome sight for Capitals
Jay Beagle was just itching to get back onto the ice. The Washington Capitals' forward hasn't played in a game since Oct. 13 when he suffered a concussion in a fight with Arron Asham, and it had been three weeks since he last skated. Then came Friday night and Saturday ...
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December 03, 2011
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VIDEO: Arron Asham drops gloves for first time since taking out Jay Beagle
Arron Asham of the Pittsburgh Penguins dropped the gloves for the first time since that memorable scrap with Jay Beagle of the Washington Capitals.
Asham was once again victories, and this time, against a modest scrapper. He took on Bryan Allen of the Carolina Hurricanes, who fought four times last season and nine times the season before.
Here’s the video of Asham...
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