How the Best Caps Defense in Years Could Be Even Better
Photo: Amanda Bowen Last week we looked at the Caps forward deployment thus far under Barry Trotz. This week, I'm going to take…
Officially Capitals: Brooks Orpik Wears a Washington Sports Shirt, Matt Niskanen Signs Deadguins Tee
I'm always looking for reasons to fall in love with this team. One email in particular gave me fuzzy feelings this week. Marissa R.…
Culture, Winning, Attitude: Barry Trotz on the Brooks Orpik Signing
Photo: Chris Gordon As the temperatures outside reached the 90s, Caps prospects and free agent invitees gathered inside a freezing Kettler Capitals…
The New Caps Blue Line, Featuring Orpik and Niskanen
The Washington Capitals' defense was really bad last season. Adam Oates and George McPhee suited up fourteen (!) defensemen over the course…
Capitals’ Moves Widely Panned by Big-Time Hockey Media
The Washington Capitals were aggressive on the first day of free agency, adding three players to their roster: Matt Niskanen, Brooks Orpik,…
The Explanation: Brian MacLellan Speaks to Reporters After His $70 Million Spending Spree
Photo credit: Chris Gordon On a hot late spring day a little over a month ago, Brian MacLellan met the media for…
Capitals Sign Matt Niskanen to a Seven-Year, $40.25-Million Contract
It's not over yet. The Capitals have announced that they have signed defenseman Matt Niskanen to a 7-year contract with an AAV…
Four Free Agents Who Could Help the Capitals Blue Line
Christian Ehrhoff's buyout makes him the best defenseman available. (Photo: Greg Fiume/Getty Images) The Caps didn't acquire any NHL players at the draft,…
Matt Niskanen: A Case Study in Context
Matt Niskanen, late of the Pittsburgh Penguins, is one of the marquee defensemen expected to go to free agency tomorrow. New Caps beat writer…
Pittsburgh Penguins Pregame: Time Machines, Cough Syrup, and Yet Another Staal
A time machine. Doug Johnson of Puck Buddys writes for Russian Machine. Tweet at them anon. We had too much to dream last…
