Sustainably Superior: Let’s Talk About Braden Holtby
Photo by Amanda Bowen We're thrilled to have Catherine Silverman aboard for this guest post. Cat writes for Today's Slapshot and The…
Questions for 2015-16: Is Alex Ovechkin a Fine Wine?
Alex Ovechin turned 30 last month, and that is scary. It is scary mostly because age is a dauntless demon who will one day lay…
Hockey Experts Still Don’t Realize How Good Braden Holtby Is
Photo: Amanda Bowen A sampling of TSN hockey experts and NHL GMs were recently polled to rank the top 50 players in…
Hockey Abstract 2015 is Fun, Unassuming, and Indispensible
Analytics pioneer Rob Vollman is back with the  2015 edition of Hockey Abstract. If you're not familiar with Vollman's work, well, you should…
Bet: Can TJ Oshie Score 30 Goals?
Illustration by Rob Ullman. You can buy a print from Ullman's store. Early in Monday's preseason game, CSN analyst Craig Laughlin dropped…
Questions for 2015-16: Is the Penalty Kill in Trouble?
Jay Beagle may be asked to kill more penalties in 2015-16. This photo has nothing to do with that. The Washington Capitals aren't…
Questions for 2015-16: How Will the Power Play Look Without Mike Green?
Mike Green was the Caps' make-it-happen guy on the power play, but in 2014-15 he scored just one goal while a man up.…
Questions for 2015-16: Can Dmitry Orlov Come Back?
Orlov in 2011 (Photo: Kyle Mace) When the Caps finally and truly return on October 8, it will have been 543 days since Dmitry…
Questions for 2015-16: Is Washington’s Top Six Truly Deadly?
Photo: Amanda Bowen Editor's note: With the preseason beginning this week, RMNB will spend some time framing the questions about the upcoming season that…
Over Analyzing Lines On the Third Day of Camp
Photo: Amanda Bowen​ Let me be clear: I don't care about the preseason of any sport, not even hockey. Takeaways from preseason…
The Origin of Bailamos: Making RMNB Last
RMNB reader and patron Ray B. has proposed the best topic for an essay, so everyone else can take a seat and shut…
The Best State Flag: Making RMNB Last
Mark M. wants me to talk about how great the Maryland flag is. Thank you, Mark M. I love the Maryland flag. Here's a tweet from February as…
Untz Untz Untz: Dustin Penner’s Second Career as DJ Pendemic
The career of former Capital Dustin Penner seemingly ended in 2014. In 18 games for the Washington Capitals that spring, Penner scored just 1…
Mike Green’s Cat is Banana: Making RMNB Last
Say hi to Banana and Mike. Leslie K. asked me to write a story about Mike Green's cat, Banana. This will be…
From the Window to the Wall: Making RMNB Last
Today's essay topic comes to us from John D., who writes: What happens if the Caps don't win a cup within 3-5…
These are RMNB’s Favorite Pro Wrestlers
Note: Steve Austin does not appear on any of our lists. It's August, Holtby and Johansson have re-signed, and there's basically nothing else…
When Stats Suck and Why: Making RMNB Last
Welcome back to the Making RMNB Last essay series. This time our prompt comes from Joe K., who I think did a wonderful…
Vikings: Making RMNB Last
Tommy L. wants me to write about the culture of vikings. Tommy L. is awesome. Here goes. There never was a viking culture…
Stan Galiev is Eating Disgusting Things On Vacation
Photo: @Galixon_97 Washington Capitals forward Stan Galiev is on vacation with his wife Olya in Vietnam, and they're having some new experiences. And…
Poll: Which Local Baseball Team Do You Root For?
Today, the Baltimore Orioles and Washington Nationals completed their battle of the beltway series, with the Nats winning the rubber match 3-2.…
