It’s been a long hot summer, and Peter has forgotten everything about the Capitals, the NHL, hockey, and interpersonal relationships. Come along as we recap the offseason, catch up with training camp, and relearn everything like it’s Regarding Henry, an underrated Harrison Ford performance if you ask me.
By Peter Hassett 3 days ago
On Sunday we learned that Caps goalie Vitek Vanecek got engaged to his girlfriend Kristýna Fejtová. More than cause for congratulations, the announcement was further evidence that the Washington Capitals are, statistically, probably, the most wifed up team in professional hockey. With apologies to You Can’t Do That, it is the Washington Capitals — not the San Jose Sharks — who are the wife guys of the NHL.
Out of twelve forwards, six defenders, and two goalies, all but one are known to be in committed, long-term relationships.
By Peter Hassett 3 weeks ago
Our nephew and Washington Capitals goalie Vitek Vanecek announced his engagement to fiancée Kristýna Fejtová on Sunday morning.
Dunno if it’s bad manners to comment on this, but the engagement ring sure is pretty.
By Peter Hassett 3 weeks ago
The Montreal Canadiens on Saturday announced that they would not match the offer sheet tendered by the Carolina Hurricanes for forward Jesperi Kotkaniemi. The 21-year-old Finn is now a member of the least likeable team in the NHL.
The shorter version: There is now no reason to remember anything about Dustin Penner. He’s not even relevant as trivia anymore.
By Peter Hassett 3 weeks ago
Exactly one million years ago, the Montreal Canadiens broke omertà when they made an offer sheet for Carolina Hurricanes forward Sebastian Aho. Aho stuck with the Canes, but the Canes did not forget the transgression.
On Saturday afternoon, the Canes made an offer sheet for Canadiens forward Jesperi Kotkaniemi.
Ooh yasss, this is petty. We love it.
By Peter Hassett 1 month ago
Henrik Lundqvist‘s NHL hockey career began in October 2005, when the 23-year-old rookie allowed three goals on 27 shots in an overtime loss to the New Jersey Devils. He got better after that.
Hank’s long and storied career officially ended today, and as hard as we try we will never properly appreciate how special this player was. Lundqvist was so good for so long, and he did it despite playing behind the New York Rangers, whose defensive talent was just plain cold piss for fifteen years.
By Peter Hassett 1 month ago
Oft-injured but otherwise awesome forward Marcus Johansson is the latest ex-Caps player to join the expansion Seattle Kraken.
The deal, just announced, is for one year and $1.5M.
By Peter Hassett 2 months ago
Journeyman defender Connor Carrick has played for four teams in his seven-year career, and he’s about to add a fifth. The Caps 2012 draft pick signed a free agent deal with the Seattle Kraken on Wednesday night.
According to the team, Carrick’s deal is for one year and $800,000.
By Peter Hassett 2 months ago
Caps legend Travis Boyd is now a member of the Coyotes, who I believe are still located in Arizona as of press time. Boyd will be paid $750k on his one-year contract.
Boyd played 85 games for Washington before playing for Toronto and then Vancouver.
By Peter Hassett 2 months ago
Today is a dog’s birthday. And if you’re like, “that’s not newsworthy” then
a) shut up
b) yes it is to me
c) also we’re a hockey site and it’s August
d) oh and it’s Anthony Mantha‘s dog, Millie, who is flawless
By Peter Hassett 2 months ago
