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December 11, 2008 by
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Why are you coming still coming 'round here? I told you we moved here (click here for the new RSS feed). Cheers.
We've Moved
November 26, 2008 by
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To find out where, click here or on the Mayflower truck...Oh, and if you're reading this in a RSS reader, you're going to have to visit the new site and update your feed.
Wednesday Roundup/Gamenight: Thrashers @ Caps
November 26, 2008 by
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[AP Preview - WashingtonCaps.com Preview]If the Caps could pick an opponent for tonight's game, they'd no doubt choose to host one of the League's worst teams with that team coming off a physical road win the night before. So when they welcome the Atlanta Thrashers (fresh...
Lacroix, Pokulok Reassigned To Hershey
November 25, 2008 by
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Forward Maxime Lacroix and defenseman Sasha Pokulok have been reassigned by the Caps from ECHL South Carolina to AHL Hershey. The move is a precursor, no doubt, to a forthcoming call-up or two from Hershey to D.C. as the Caps try to deal with an onslaught of injuries while staying...
Tuesday Roundup/Wild 4, Caps 3
November 25, 2008 by
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[AP Recap - Game Summary - Event Summary - WashingtonCaps.com]A 4-0 loss would have looked the same in the standings as the 4-3 defeat the Caps suffered in Minny last night - two points lost, a third-straight regulation loss for the first time under Bruce Boudreau, another four goals...
Bruce Boudreau: Hall of Famer
November 24, 2008 by
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Per the Bears:SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League today announced the four people selected for induction into the American Hockey League Hall of Fame as the Class of 2009.Honored by the AHL Hall of Fame Selection Committee as the fourth group of enshrinees are Jimmy Anderson...
The Ring Zero
November 24, 2008 by
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H/t to Gary for passing along this trailer featuring Naomi Watts and everyone's favorite ad campaign:
Are You Ready For "Capitals RED TV"?
November 24, 2008 by
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Via SBJ:"Buoyed by an expanded season-ticket base and rising TV ratings, the Washington Capitals are looking to expand their fan base by launching the team’s first original television show."The 32-minute show, which will air over 20 weeks on Comcast Sports Net, will offer...
Monday Roundup/Gamenight: Caps @ Wild
November 24, 2008 by
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[AP Preview - WashingtonCaps.com Preview]The last time the Caps and Wild hooked up, it was just hours after the trade deadline last February, and Brooks Laich's two-goal/two-assist performance paced the Caps in a game that produced one of the year's great hockey photos and...
Saturday Open Thread
November 22, 2008 by
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There's not much more to say than what's in the title, is there?
Friday Roundup/Kings 5, Caps 2
November 21, 2008 by
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[AP Recap - Game Summary - Event Summary - WashingtonCaps.com Postgame]The Caps won't make any excuses for this loss, but it was clear that they were tired and that injuries are catching up a bit. But hand it to Bruce Boudreau and his assistants - they resisted temptation and kept...
Byfuglien, Sopel "Surprise Scratches"
November 20, 2008 by
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Gettin' closer..."[Dustin] Byfuglien and veteran defenseman Brent Sopel were surprise scratches for the [Dallas] game. Both have been mentioned in trade speculation, most prominently in the last few days, when Byfuglien reportedly was headed to the Capitals for Nylander. The...
Ladies And Gentlemen, Your Red Rockers
November 20, 2008 by
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Click to enlarge (but do so at your own risk), and if this doesn't satisfy your Red Rockers fix, there's more here.Oh, and go David, it's your birthday.H/t to the Official
Salary Cap Could Drop 15%
November 20, 2008 by
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"[B]arring a miraculous recovery by the economy, players stand to lose all their escrow money, which would essentially drop the salary cap from $56.7 million this season to about $48 million next season." [Link]If I understand things correctly, however, the cap (in terms...
Grading The Caps So Far: B+
November 20, 2008 by
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Scott Burnside is handing out grades as we near the season's quarter pole, and he's giving the Caps a B+:"Interesting start for the defending Southeast Division-champion Caps, who are dynamite at home (undefeated in regulation through Wednesday), but only ordinary on the...
Where There's Smoke...
November 20, 2008 by
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When Bob McKenzie reports that "The Chicago Blackhawks, according to multiple NHL sources, have a standing deal ready to go at a moment's notice to acquire veteran center Michael Nylander from the Washington Capitals," and word is that the 'Hawks might go as far as...
Thursday Roundup/Caps 6, Ducks 4/Gamenight: Caps @ Kings
November 20, 2008 by
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[AP Recap - Game Summary - Event Summary - WashingtonCaps.com Postgame - AP Preview - WashingtonCaps.com Preview]It's late and I'm tired (or it's early and I'm tired - take your pick), so here's your abbreviated recap, to be continued in the comments:Alex Ovechkin...
Getting You Ready For Tonight's CSN Broadcast
November 19, 2008 by
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If you thought you hated me for yesterday's Boudreau post, read this and/or watch this.Christ. I think I'd rather be Rickrolled.
Stat Of The Day
November 19, 2008 by
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From the folks at Elias Sports Bureau (via the NHL):"The Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin had only eight points (2 goals, 6 assists) in his first 11 games this season but he’s scored 10 points (5 goals, 5 assists) in the team’s last four games, with at least one goal and two points...
Hey, That Quick Chat Looks Familiar...
November 19, 2008 by
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Kitt Amundson "has been covering the NHL for over 12 years and is a member of the Professional Hockey Writers Association. In addition to keeping you up to date with the latest happenings in the NHL, she'll take you behind the scenes and in the locker room."Know what...
Wednesday Roundup/Gamenight: Caps @ Ducks
November 19, 2008 by
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[AP Preview - WashingtonCaps.com Preview]The last time the Caps were in Anaheim, Alex Ovechkin potted his first career hat trick in a 3-2 Caps overtime win over J.S. Giguere and the Ducks, and that OTL still stands as one of only two blemishes on Jiggy's unbelievable 3-1-1/1.39...
Getting Ready For Russian Heritage Night
November 18, 2008 by
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Alex Ovechkin, Alex Semin, Sergei Fedorov and Viktor Kozlov will be warmly received when they hit Hollywood on Thursday night (and I'm not just talking about Calabasas resident Alyonka Larionov's reunion with AO), as the Kings host Russian Heritage Night at Staples Center.Catching...
Boudreau Relieved Of Duties
November 18, 2008 by
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"[N]ew Flint Generals coach Bobby Reynolds began reshaping the roster this afternoon, when he released rookie forward Ben Boudreau[.]"In 13 games, Boudreau had one goal, one assist, six penalty minutes and a minus-13 rating. Boudreau is the son of Washington Capitals coach...
Tuesday Roundup
November 18, 2008 by
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A little more than a week ago, Caps Assistant GM Don Fishman (a.k.a. possessor of perhaps my safest-for-work dream job) sat down with a group of season ticket holders for some "Chalk Talk," a team-hosted Q&A with a member of the organization.Fishman was surprisingly candid...
HF Audit Of The Caps' System
November 17, 2008 by
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"The Capitals decision to rebuild the entire franchise five years ago has proven to be a wise one. They have set themselves up to compete for a Stanley Cup now, but also have the depth in the minors to stay a Stanley Cup contender for the next 7-10 years. Developing a franchise...
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