Capitals legend Martin Erat officially announces retirement
Martin Erat, an Olympic bronze medalist and one of the greatest hockey players in Nashville Predators history, has officially retired. The Czech…
Martin Erat has retired
Martin Erat, part of the most controversial trade in Washington Capitals history, has officially retired. After three years of playing in the…
Former Capital Martin Erat will captain Czech Republic Olympic team
Early Monday, the Czech Republic announced their roster for the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea. While hockey legend Jaromir Jagr…
David Poile tried to talk Martin Erat out of trade demand ‘for basically two or three weeks’ before landing Filip Forsberg
With the Nashville Predators in the Stanley Cup Final, we are now learning even more context behind the worst trade in Capitals…
Sportsnet just burned Caps fans so bad with this Filip Forsberg stat
Congrats to Pontus Aberg of the Nashville Predators for scoring his first career playoff goal on Saturday night. Aberg was assisted by Preds…
To All the Caps I’ve Loved Before
There's really no need to read this piece. Your life will be no better for having read what's below. Your life might actually…
BAP Golf: The Saddest Hockey Cards You’ll Ever See
As a kid (and definitely definitely not as an adult), I was a collector of hockey cards. I took pride in my…
Marty Erat Scores, Of Course He Did, Why Wouldn’t He, Isn’t That Just GREAT (Video)
This is an image of Martin Erat, a professional hockey player, after scoring a "goal." Capitals pariah Martin Erat was shipped out…
George McPhee Wears Turtleneck, Explains Trades for Jaroslav Halak and Dustin Penner
Coming into the 2014 NHL trade deadline, some fans feared Caps general manager George McPhee would make a drastic move in the…
The Last Photo You’ll Ever See of Michal Neuvirth and Martin Erat as Capitals
Photo: @a0gr8 Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin just shared the last photo you'll ever see of Michal Neuvirth and Martin Erat as…
Martin Erat and John Mitchell Traded to Coyotes for Rostislav Klelsa, Chris Brown and Fourth-Round Pick
Photo: Patrick Smith This was inevitable. Capitals forward Martin Erat has been traded to the Phoenix Coyotes in exchange for Rostislav Klelsa,…
Marty Erat Scores a Goal on a Net That is Neither Empty Nor His Own Team’s (GIF)
Flag mouthguards are the best. Before today, Martin Erat's goals this year went like this: nothing for four months, accidentally scored on…
Nicklas Backstrom Tallies Assist in Sweden’s 4-2 Win Over the Czech Republic (GIF)
Photo: Jayne Kamin-Oncea Team Sweden took on the Czech Republic in the first men's hockey game of the Olympics. It was a…
After Disastrous Year, Martin Erat Scores His First Goal of the Season
Martin Erat has played on every line for the Washington Capitals. He's seen power play time and PK minutes. And, of course,…
John Kerry Meets With Caps Olympians Alex Ovechkin, John Carlson, Accepts Jersey From Ted Leonsis (Photos)
United States Secretary of State John Kerry is in the house tonight and boy is he a busy dude. After meeting with…
With Vladimir Sobotka Hurt, Martin Erat Named to Czech Olympic Team
Photo: Bruce Bennett With Vladimir Sobotka sidelined due to a leg injury, the Czechs have called upon Martin Erat to fill their ranks…
Standings Free Fall: Devils Top Caps 2-1
Ugh. (Photo: Andy Marlin) Just like Alex Ovechkin, ya boy Peter was out with an injury tonight. Undisclosed for those asking. I’m…
Not Again: Rangers Slam Caps 4-1
Photo: Scott Levy Coming into Friday night, the Caps had been playing well. On Tuesday and Wednesday, they nearly beat two of…
Martin Erat Spears Brian Boyle in the Family Jewels (GIF)
Martin Erat had a hat trick of penalties tonight against the New York Rangers. They were all costly. Erat's first period hook…
Martin Erat Does Not Seem Optimistic About Getting More Playing Time
Photo credit: Jared S. Veteran forward and close-friend-of-the-corsis Martin Erat was a healthy scratch on Friday for the second straight game. Erat,…
