Bruce Boudreau

Current and former Capitals teammates say really nice things about Nicklas Backstrom

The Washington Capitals went all out to celebrate Nicklas Backstrom’s 1,000th NHL game on Thursday.

The team formed a stick tunnel for Backstrom to skate out to, players wore number 19 jerseys during warmups, and the organization held a pregame ceremony which included a touching tribute video.

The Capitals also debuted a splash page on their website dedicated to all things N1KY, including 20 sweet video messages from Nicky’s past and former teammates and coaches.

We transcribed them all and also dug out a few more tributes from social media.

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By Elizabeth Kong and Ian Oland 3 months ago

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Bruce Boudreau names new USPHL team the Hershey Cubs, reveals team logos

Former Washington Capitals coach Bruce Boudreau and his wife Crystal revealed the name and logos for his new USPHL junior hockey team on Tuesday. Boudreau purchased the team in January.

Boudreau named the junior hockey team the Hershey Cubs, which is an obvious play off the Hershey Bears. The logo and team colors are also inspired by the AHL team.

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By Eliza Kravitz and Ian Oland 5 months ago

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Bruce Boudreau is bringing a new hockey team to Hershey

Bruce Boudreau and his wife Crystal are returning to Hershey and they’re bringing a competitive hockey team with them.

The beloved former Capitals head coach has purchased a Tier III Junior A team in the United States Premier Hockey League (USPHL). The Boudreaus also own the USPHL Premier Division’s Minnesota Blue Ox. Brady Boudreau, Bruce’s son, serves as an assistant coach there.

The Hershey club will play at the historic Hersheypark Arena during the 2021-22 season. The arena, which sometimes gets foggy during hockey games, first opened in 1936 and was the Hershey Bears’ home until 2002. The venue is the same place where NBA Hall of Famer Wilt Chamberlain had his 100-point game in 1962.

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By Ian Oland 7 months ago

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Bruce Boudreau to appear on NBC Sports Washington during Capitals games next season

Former Capitals head coach Bruce Boudreau is returning to the fold. Sort of. Boudreau will contribute to NBC Sports Washington’s coverage for the upcoming season.

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By Ian Oland 7 months ago

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Okay, hear me out: Bruce Boudreau for assistant coach

Elliotte Friedman broke the news today. The Toronto Maple Leafs have hired Manny Malhotra as their assistant coach, thereby denying ex-Caps bench boss Bruce Boudreau of getting job with his old favorite team.

Losing his chance at the Leafs job plus the Caps position going to Peter Laviolette. That’s a bummer… but also an opportunity!

The Capitals should hire Bruce Boudreau to be their new assistant coach.

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By Peter Hassett 10 months ago

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Bruce Boudreau on the Stanley Cup curse his dad put on the Leafs, where he’d like to coach next

Former Capitals head coach Bruce Boudreau spoke with Washington early on during their coaching search, per The Athletic’s Tarik El-Bashir. Bruce and wife Crystal have moved back to the area as well. But, according to El-Bashir, Boudreau is not currently in the running for the Caps’ vacant head coaching job, “at least not at the moment”.

The Seattle Kraken need a head coach while Dallas, San Jose, and Calgary all currently have interim bench bosses. Boudreau is being linked to his beloved Toronto Maple Leafs as a possible assistant coach. The Leafs shed two of their assistants over the summer, Paul McFarland and Andrew Brewer.

In an interview on the ESPN On Ice podcast, Boudreau addressed all those rumors and revealed that he hopes he gets another shot as an NHL head coach sooner rather than later. Gabby was fired from his most recent position as head coach of the Minnesota Wild on Valentine’s Day by Minnesota Wild GM Bill Guerin. Now he’s serving as an analyst on NHL Network.

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By Ian Oland 11 months ago

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Former Capitals head coach Bruce Boudreau joins NHL Network as analyst for remainder of 2020 playoffs

Bruce Boudreau will share his gift of gab with all of us during the 2020 playoffs. Tuesday, the NHL Network announced that the former Capitals head coach will join the station as a guest analyst for the rest of the postseason.

Boudreau has made cameos several times as an NHL analyst since being fired as Minnesota Wild head coach on Valentine’s Day, including a spot on Sportsnet’s Trade Deadline show.

Boudreau will debut on NHL Tonight at 5:30 PM.

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By Ian Oland 12 months ago

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Shaone Morrisonn says Alex Ovechkin never napped before games, scored The Goal day after Capitals’ rookie party

Former Capitals defenseman Shaone Morrisonn reflected on his time in the NHL during an interview with the Cardiff Devils’ Oliver Hampson.

Morrisonn, who spent parts of six seasons with the Capitals from 2003 to 2010, had one of the best seats in the house for the Young Guns era in Washington and shared several stories of note about Alex Ovechkin. For instance, Morrisonn revealed that Ovi is not a napper.

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By Ian Oland 12 months ago

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Matt Bradley, Olie Kolzig, Troy Brouwer, and Bruce Boudreau to give insight in re-airings of memorable Capitals games

The Washington Capitals and NBC Sports Washington announced Monday morning that they will be airing “Greatest Hits” specials featuring cameos from Capitals alumni such as Olie Kolzig, Troy Brouwer, and Bruce Boudreau.

The first memorable game will air tonight featuring analysis and insight from former enforcer Matt Bradley, who is currently working for the Capitals as a scout. NBC Sports Washington will re-air Game Seven of the 2009 Eastern Conference Quarterfinal between the Capitals and New York Rangers.

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By Ian Oland 1 year ago

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Bruce Boudreau on first meeting Alex Ovechkin, the Sergei Fedorov trade, and being fired by George McPhee

Former Capitals head coach Bruce Boudreau was fired on Valentine’s Day by Minnesota Wild GM Bill Guerin. It marked the second time Bourdeau, who owns the third-highest winning percentage in NHL history (.576, min. 500 games), has been let go mid-season.

With all that free time on his hands, Gabby shared some more tales about his time in Washington through the media. Boudreau coached Alex Ovechkin during the prime of his career in the NHL and turned the Capitals into a perennial playoff team.

Boudreau opened up during Sportnet’s trade deadline show as well as with Mike Russo of The Athletic.

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By Ian Oland 1 year ago

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