Brooks Orpik, the respected team leader and experienced veteran whose advice about avoiding late hits helped keep his rookie defense partner Christian Djoos safe on the ice, found himself “blindsided” by an unexpected hit: he had been traded before the draft to the Colorado Avalanche.
By Brennin Weiswerda 4 years ago
Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin returned to DC earlier in the week and begun practicing with the team at MedStar Capitals Iceplex. Thursday, he made a quick trip back to Miami to pick up his wife Nastya and newborn son Sergei, who was born on August 18th.
Nastya posted a video on her Instagram story of the family inside of a plane, with text that text reads “Off to Washington DC.” Sergei is in a baby carrier, and new papa Ovi makes sure he’s carefully tucked in.
By Brennin Weiswerda 4 years ago
The NHL struck a blow to the concussion lawsuit brought by former players earlier this summer, and is now attempting to work out a settlement. The lawsuit began five years ago with players alleging that the league’s inadequate and outdated handling of concussions negatively affected their health.
By Brennin Weiswerda 4 years ago
Alex Ovechkin is back on the ice at MedStar Capitals Iceplex.
The Caps captain joined fellow teammates Nicklas Backstrom, Evgeny Kuznetzov, John Carlson, and Braden Holtby for an informal skate as the team prepares for training camp in the next several weeks.
By Brennin Weiswerda 4 years ago
Wonder Woman actress Lynda Carter lent her support to the Capitals during their successful playoff run, and over the weekend, she got a deserving invite.
Carter is a longtime Capitals fan (and apparent RMNB reader), and joined Ted Leonsis for a Cup party at his home.
By Brennin Weiswerda 4 years ago
More congratulations may be in order for Sergei Shumakov, who is having one heck of a weekend! After officially signing with the Capitals on Saturday, it appears that the Russian winger proposed on Sunday while wearing an Evgeny Kuznetsov jersey.
Shumakov shared a video on his Instagram where he goes down on one knee and puts a ring on a woman’s finger before embracing her. The caption says “Yes.”
By Brennin Weiswerda 4 years ago
Sergei Shumakov, the Capitals newest Russian winger, attended a KHL game and shootout challenge on Sunday, then went to a club where he put on a Capitals jersey for the first time. Shumakov had good reason to celebrate, having just signed a one-year deal with the Capitals on Saturday.
Shumakov rocked the red in style, reclining on an ornate chair in front of a bathtub full of champagne bottles.
By Brennin Weiswerda 4 years ago
On Saturday, the Washington Capitals announced the signing of talented Russian forward Sergei Shumakov.
Just like Evgeny Kuznetsov, Shumakov is from Chelyabinsk and a former top-20 point-scorer in the KHL.
The former CSKA Moscow player also has wings like Kuzy, who is known for doing a birdman celebration. Shumakov’s eagle homage is just a bit more…literal.
By Brennin Weiswerda 4 years ago
Ray Straccia is having his day with the Stanley Cup. And I’m happy to report the Caps locker room assistant realized his gas station dream.
Straccia stopped by at an Allentown, Pennsylvania Wawa and slurped an ICEE out of the Stanley Cup with a straw.
By Brennin Weiswerda 4 years ago
The Washington Capitals shortest offseason ever is almost over.
This week, Evgeny Kuznetsov and Nicklas Backstrom were the latest players to return to the Washington DC area and join the team’s informal skates at MedStar Capitals Iceplex. The sessions already include Lars Eller, John Carlson, Nathan Walker, Shane Gersich, Pheonix Copley, and Swiss defensemen Jonas Siegenthaler and Tobias Geisser. The practices are run by strength and conditioning coach Mark Nemish.
Kuzy admitted in an interview on Friday that being a Stanley Cup champion made training over the summer more difficult.
By Brennin Weiswerda 4 years ago
