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On Injury Confidentiality and Its Collision with a New and Rabid Fanbase
8 hours ago by
Frozen Blog
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Has there ever been a week of hour-to-hour hyperventilating over the health status of a hockey player in D.C. the likes of which we’ve seen with Alexander Ovechkin here the past week? I think not.
This is unchartered territory for Washington’s hockey fans. The Russian...
First Fifth Review
2 days ago by
Frozen Blog
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The first fifth of Capitals’ season leaves the club with a 10-3-4 record, 24 points, and first-place place tie for the the conference lead with the archrival Penguins. But is the Capitals position in the standings reflective of an authentic Cup-contending team? At the moment, Washington...
Alexander Ovechkin Is No Yakov Smirnoff
22 hours ago by
Sportress Of Blogitude
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Alexander Ovechkin strikes me as someone who would have an incredible sense of humor but one of his jokes fell flat over the weekend when he reportedly jokingly told a reporter over the weekend that he may be out more than a month.
Ovechkin, who was quoted by Yahoo! on Saturday night...
Nylander Put on Waivers
3 days ago by
Frozen Blog
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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...
Ovechkin: Injury quip a joke, I'll be back in a week
23 hours ago by
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Alex Ovechkin says he was joking when he told a reporter over the weekend that he could be out more than a month.
The Washington Capitals star practiced lightly Monday and said he would actually miss about a week.
He hasn't played since leaving a Nov. 1 game against Columbus...
Chatting with Alex Ovechkin about his 'weeks' of injury rehab
1 day ago by
Puck Daddy
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Injured Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin(notes) was watching Saturday's game against the Florida Panthers with Mike Green(notes) (also injured) in one of the rooms of the Verizon Center the press box. He later met with some young fans outside of the locker room to sign some...
Farewell to a Fan Among Fans
4 days ago by
Frozen Blog
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Thomas L. Jenkins
Today The Washington Post published an obituary for Washington, D.C., resident Thomas L. Jenkins. Mr. Jenkins, as seen in this photo from my season ticket-holder booklet, was featured in the 2009-2010 Washington Capitals ticket book, and was clearly a dedicated fan...
Chocolate-Colored Lenses
3 days ago by
Frozen Blog
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Terrific post written by our friend Katie over at Rock the Red.net. Check it out here, and read on for an excerpt where she defines the “Hershey Mentality,” which is particularly relevant tonight as Tyler Sloan scored the first goal down in Florida:
That “Never Give...
Boudreau’s Book
9 days ago by
Capitals Outsider
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At long last, fans of the Washington Capitals have reading material about someone from their favorite team. I’m not too sure if anyone else in Caps history wrote a book. Sure, Bruce “Gabby” Boudreau has only been around for two seasons, but hey, he’s the guy...
Ovechkin could return to Caps by weekend
9 hours ago by
Washington Times
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Alex Ovechkin's timetable to return to the lineup for the Washington Capitals remains unclear, but all signs at practice Monday point to sooner rather than later. Ovechkin was on the ice in a noncontact jersey with his teammates near the end of their practice at Kettler Capitals...
A little man looking to make a big impact
6 days ago by
Frozen Blog
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The Washington Capitals have recalled center Mathieu Perreault from the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League (AHL) and assigned center Keith Aucoin to Hershey, vice president and general manager George McPhee announced today.
Perrault had a couple of stellar performances...
For Mike Knuble, a Jekyll and Hyde Sunday Night
8 days ago by
Frozen Blog
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From my vantage there were two lead storylines from Sunday's 5-4 defeat by Columbus. Storyline 1A trumps storyline 1B by a wide margin: How badly is he hurt? "Day to day" is the official company line, as is the proverbial "upper body injury"; no update on his...
Capitals' Ovechkin could be sidelined 2 weeks
7 days ago by
Fox Sports
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The coach of the Washington Capitals says he hopes Alex Ovechkin won't be sidelined more than two weeks with an upper-body strain.
Coach Bruce Boudreau spoke after Tuesday's practice. The NHL's two-time MVP did not take part but was more optimistic, saying maybe he&...
Washington Capitals deny Alex Ovechkin's return to take 4-5 weeks
The Washington Capitals denied a report Sunday that Alex Ovechin's return from an upper-body strain will take longer than the original timetable given.
Washington Capitals deny Alex Ovechkin's return to take 4-5 weeks
The Washington Capitals denied a report Sunday that Alex Ovechin's return from an upper-body strain will take longer than the original timetable given.
Washington Capitals deny Alex Ovechkin's return to take 4-5 weeks
The Washington Capitals denied a report Sunday that Alex Ovechin's return from an upper-body strain will take longer than the original timetable given.
Washington Capitals deny Alex Ovechkin's return to take 4-5 weeks
The Washington Capitals denied a report Sunday that Alex Ovechin's return from an upper-body strain will take longer than the original timetable given.
Jeff Schultz the Hero in Atlanta
18 days ago by
Capitals Outsider
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With a goal and two assists, Capitals defenseman Jeff Schultz outscored teammate Alex Ovechkin (who was held without a point) as the Capitals beat the Thrashers, 5-4.
In the first period, Schultz had a beautiful head-man pass to Eric Fehr, who scored on a breakaway. In the second period...
Backstrom Launches New Site
25 days ago by
Capitals Outsider
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Just like Alex Ovechkin and Mike Green, the Capitals’ leading assist guy, third year center Nicklas Backstrom launched a new website at www.backstrom19.com. It’s a very well-done site, better than most for professional athletes. Way to go, Backie.
Tuesday NHL Morning Papers (Eastern Conference): Profiling Lou Lamoriello, Ray Emery looking forward to facing Senators and Capitals games are a bargain compared to other NHL teams
5 hours ago by
Illegal Curve
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This morning in the Eastern Conference, Sidney Crosby has new linemates, Ray Emery motivated to face his former team, Steve Shutt wonders why players don't want to play in hockey markets, Alexander Ovechkin hopes to return soon and much more after the jump.
Singray Backs Up Varlamov
23 days ago by
Capitals Outsider
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Let me introduce you to #70, Braden Holtby, who is backing up Semyon Varlamov in net in Saturday’s showdown of the Capitals vs. the Predators.
Holtby played in Hershey for a few games, but he’s not currently on the active roster there. He’s on the South Carolina Stingrays...
Pothier carries offense without Ovie as Caps win
Jose Theodore stopped 28 shots, Brian Pothier had a goal and two assists and the Washington Capitals beat the Florida Panthers 4-1 on Friday night to break a three-game losing streak.
playoff time for the caps
6 days ago by
Homer McFanboy
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(photo by Greg Fiume)
The Washington Capitals (a.k.a. - the one bright spot in town) are facing their toughest task of the season – finding a way to win without the best player in hockey.
Talented winger Alex Ovechkin, who led the NHL in goals (14), points (23) and shots (86) at...
Ovechkin’s Status is Week-to-Week
The Washington Capitals just issued the following statement regarding the status of left wing Alex Ovechkin:
Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin suffered an upper-body strain in Sunday evening’s game against the Columbus Blue Jackets and his status is week-to-week, the...
Ladies Love Alex Ovechkin
August 21, 2009 by
Capitals Outsider
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Alexander Ovechkin hosted a party to launch his new clothing line in Russia yesterday and the picture above is from the event. Puck Daddy has a full translated story on the festivities, and an interview with Ovie. We’ll just point out some of the highlights :
Ovechkin arrived...
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