Mike Green: “The Main Goal is the Stanley Cup”
Suffice to say, Mike Green was snakebit last year. The Caps defenseman dealt with freak injuries to the shoulder, knee, and hip…
Arturs Irbe Talks About Why He Left the Washington Capitals
Photo credit: Chris Gordon In his two seasons as goaltender coach with the Washington Capitals, Arturs Irbe was more than successful. The…
I Don’t Hate Jeff Halpern
Photo credit: Mitchell Layton Fan-favorite Jeff Halpern, who captained the Washington Capitals during the 2005-06 season, was signed this offseason to a one-year…
Michal Neuvirth: “I Don’t Care Who is No. 1 and Who is No. 2”
Photo credit: Greg Fiume When the Washington Capitals traded away oft-injured but skilled goaltender Semyon Varlamov, General Manager George McPhee said the…
Behind the Scenes of Semyon Varlamov’s Offseason Training
All photos by Sweetest Hockey On Earth's Kyle M. On July 1st -- the first day of Free Agency -- the Capitals…
Will Tomas Vokoun Win the Vezina With Washington?
Photo credit: Christopher Pasatieri/Getty Images One day after trading Semyon Varlamov to Colorado for a first and second round pick, General Manager…
Olie Kolzig on Braden Holtby, Dev Camp, and His New Job
Kolzig smiles during his first press conference in D.C. as a coach (Photo credit: Chris Gordon) Last Thursday, the Capitals' new associate goaltending…
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Karl Alzner: “There Was No Other Offer Out There”
Photo credit: Greg Fiume Just two days after re-signing restricted free agent Mathieu Perreault, the Washington Capitals locked up their two remaining…
Vokoun Not Promised Starting Job, Just Happy to Join Winner
At 35, Tomas Vokoun knows he doesn't have much time left be on a winning team with a chance at the Stanley…
Brooks Laich is Back; Ladies, You Can Exhale Now
It looks like six more years of high-fives and tire changes are on tap. (Photo credit: Chris Gordon) As all of you…
2011 Capitals Draft Roundup; Troy Brouwer traded to DC
Apparently the Capitals have traded for the hockey-equivalent of Keanu Reeves. The Caps didn't call any names on day one of the…
George McPhee: “I Haven’t Loved This Draft”
Sure his nickname is the Undertaker, but even for himself, Capitals General Manager George McPhee has been particularly dour regarding this year's…
The 2011 NHL Awards Show Roundup: #NeedsMohrOvechkin
Photo credit: Ethan Miller Wednesday was a night of hardware in the NHL as the league's annual awards show took place in…
After 3 Long Years, Olie Kolzig is Back with the Caps
“Time heals all wounds." - Olie Kolzig (Photo credit: Joe Lavelle) Olie Kolzig is back! Three years after the fan favorite goalie…
How Have the George McPhee-era Caps Performed in the Draft?
Evgeny Kuznetsov poses with George McPhee and Ross Mahoney (Photo: Bruce Bennett) Each off-season I catch up on my reading. I alternate…
The Jinxiest Jinx Ever to Jinx: Aleksandr Reut’s “We are the Champions” Painting
Did you think this would be a slow news week? Maybe an injury update here or a scouting report there, but overall…
William’s Dad Shares Their Experience on Day Two of Will’s Wish
Alexander Semin picks up William after giving him his game jersey. (Photo credit: Shannon family) Editor's Note: By now, you've probably heard…
5 Year-old William Shannon Becomes a Capital For a Day
It was an ordinary day at Kettler Capitals Iceplex. Caps players took part in an optional practice, one of the countless and…
Hauswirth Departs, Wideman, Arnott Arrive Via Trades
It is with a heavy heart that I inform you that the Jake Hauswirth era is over. Hauswirth was packaged along with…
Video: George McPhee Speaks to the Media About Today’s Trades
This evening, George McPhee addressed the local media after he made two big acquisitions before the NHL's Trade Deadline at 3pm. First,…
