WASHINGTON CAPITALS NEWS
It's looking like Ted Leonsis will be the next Wizards owner
9 hours ago by
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None of this is official, of course, but both the Washington Post and Washington Times are reminding everyone that, in the wake of Abe Pollin's death, Ted Leonsis' group has dibs on the franchise and will likely exercise their first right to buy it.
From the Times:
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Jay Beagle Has Yet to Be ‘Hazed’
1 day ago by
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With eight NHL games under his belt, Capitals rookie Jay Beagle is well aware of what will be coming to him soon.
No, he won’t be getting his head shaved, or getting tied to the goal post as teammates take shots. Instead, he’ll have to do what the Capitals have replaced...
Snapshot of Sacrifice
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Imagine going on live TV with your jaw broken in two places and wired shut! That’s what Quintin Laing did with Comcast Sportsnet’s Lisa Hillary during the second intermission of last night’s 2-0 victory over Buffalo. I don’t know how much discomfort Lainger...
Our holiday hockey shirt guide, inspired by surging Ovi love
12 hours ago by
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A few of these T-shirts were spotted after a recent Washington Capitals home game, as fans are obviously swelling with pride over Alex Ovechkin(notes)."Do you have a strange, pseudo-sexual devotion to a Russian professional athlete playing in your town or are you just happy to...
Ted Leonsis Statement on Abe Pollin
3 days ago by
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Here is Ted Leonsis’ statement on the passing of Abe Pollin, released by the Washington Capitals.
Nov. 24, 2009
Ted Leonsis
Majority Owner
Lincoln Holdings
Statement on the passing of Abe Pollin
We are all saddened by the news of Mr. Pollin’s passing. We extend our deepest...
Caps Fans Light the Lamp
4 days ago by
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While the Washington Capitals have had a bad stretch of injuries and late-game collapses, Capitals fans have come up huge in this holiday season. Kudos to Caps fans who dug deep and gave to those less fortunate—something for which we can all be thankful.
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Alzner Back in DC
2 days ago by
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The Washington Capitals have recalled Karl Alzner from the Hershey Bears today. With Tom Poti, Shaone Morrisonn, and Milan Jurcian all still day-to-day, Alzner may make his 09-10 season debut on the blueline tonight when the Caps host the Buffalo Sabres.
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Green’s Favorite Book: Jimi Hendrix
8 days ago by
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According to a recent newsletter sent out by the Washington Capitals, Mike Green’s favorite book is “Jimi Hendrix.”
At first I thought they transposed the questions, but the next one was: Favorite music group? Answer: Jay-Z and Seether.
Eager to find this book called...
Abe Pollin, RIP
3 days ago by
East Coast Bias
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There are a lot of RIP blog posts and columns this sad evening in the Nation's Capital regarding the passing of a great owner, the man who brought hockey and basketball to Washington and put us on the national sports map, and the man who singlehandedly revitalized a large swath...
Capitals Recall Alexandre Giroux
ARLINGTON, Va. – The Washington Capitals have recalled left wing Alexandre Giroux from the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League (AHL), vice president and general manager George McPhee announced today.
Giroux (jhi-ROO), 28, wa...
The Legacy of a Favored Child: Abe Pollin’s Basketball and Hockey Teams
2 days ago by
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Parents take pains to shower — equally — their children with love. Children must be so loved. Woe is the child who feels slighted with respect to the love of mom and dad.
An owner of two professional sports teams — say in professional basketball and hockey —...
Capitals Call Carlson to the Bigs
8 days ago by
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The Washington Capitals have recalled 6’3”, 208-pound defenseman John Carlson from Hershey. No word yet on whether Carlson will suit up when the Caps host the Montreal Canadiens Friday night, though with Milan Jurcina and Shaone Morrisonn both listed as day-to-day it seems Big...
Chris Clark: The Long Road to an Important Return
7 days ago by
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His return has been long in the making. After a career-year three years ago, Capitals’ Captain Chris Clark fairly faded into obscurity. Two groin pulls, a wrist injury, and a demotion to the third line later, the captain has finally made his return from the abyss to become a...
Hockey ‘n Heels: The Next Generation
7 days ago by
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Last night, I attended Hockey ‘N Heels at Kettler Capitals Iceplex with my partner-in-crime, Hockey Mom. The event, by all accounts, was a huge success. When tickets went on sale in October, they were gone in half an hour. Over 300 women were in attendance.
Fehr's...
Trevor Bruess on the Board; Andrew Gordon Headed to HNIC
6 days ago by
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Late last night Hershey Bears’ General Manager Doug Yingst rang Andrew Gordon and ordered him to the airport, destination YYZ. He’ll be joining the Capitals for their Saturday night date with the Toronto Maple Leafs at Air Canada Centre. Andrew has a penchant for being...
Knuble Out 3-4 Weeks
14 days ago by
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Capitals forward Mike Knuble won’t be making the trip to Jersey as he broke his finger Friday night in a 3-1 win against Minnesota. It happened in the first period during the power play as he crashed into the Wild net. The Capitals wouldn’t say which finger or which hand.
‘Tell Quintin Laing He’s My Favorite Player’
16 days ago by
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If you were to meet a professional hockey player, would your parting words be “Tell Quintin Laing he’s my favorite player”?
That’s what I heard someone tell Matt Bradley the other night, and Bradley responded kindly, “I will.”
Now, Quintin Laing...
Matt Bradley Talks With Beer Leaguers
17 days ago by
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Gritty forward Matt Bradley stopped by The Gardens Ice House in Laurel on Nov. 9 to skate around with kids learning how to play, to sign autographs, and most importantly, to hang out with the captains of the beer league teams. Representing the Screaming Squirrels ice team, I had the...
A Marvel of Movement: The Game-in-Another-City-the-Next-Night Hockey Club
4 days ago by
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If you think the traffic and action are heavy in and around the goal crease of an NHL game, you ought to see the busy-bodiness of an NHL club trying to shower, do media, dress, pack up its gear, and catch a bus and a plane to a city more than 500 miles away for a game the very next...
A City’s Love Affair with a Pint-Sized Playmaker Is Blossoming
13 days ago by
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Verizon Center had a new and novel synergy within its passion Friday night. On a couple of occasions Mathieu Perreault was chased out of the faceoff circle, and the soldout rink booed its displeasure. When the puck was on Perreault’s stick shouts of “Let’s go Matty...
Caps' Laing has broken jaw, Semin questionable
9 days ago by
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The Washington Capitals expect left wing Quintin Laing to miss up to six weeks with a broken jaw, while left wing Alexander Semin is questionable with a right wrist injury.
Laing was hurt in Tuesday's win over the New York Rangers. He had metal plates inserted into his jaw during...
Time is on Morrison's side
7 days ago by
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The Capitals weren't sure what they were going to get out of 34-year-old Brendan Morrison. Now they're certainly glad they signed him.
Ovechkin booted in Capitals' 2-0 win over Sabres
WASHINGTON(AP) Semyon Varlamov made 25 saves for his first regular-season shutout, Alex Ovechkin scored before drawing a third-period ejection and the Washington Capitals beat the Buffalo Sabres 2-0 on Wednesday night.
Alex Ovechkin Set to Make Grand Return
by Christopher BottaFiled under: CapitalsWashington Capitals superstar Alexander Ovechkin will make his return to the lineup on Tuesday night in Madision Square Garden against the New York Rangers.Ovechkin, who is still tied for the NHL lead in goals with 14, missed six games over...
Nylander Put on Waivers
20 days ago by
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Michael Nylander has been put on waivers, Capitals Insider reports. This means the veteran Swede has agreed to waive his no-movement clause. Any team can claim him until noon tomorrow, but if no GM picks him off the wire it’s still no guarantee he’ll be put in the minors...
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