Washington Capitals 2026-27 Roster Projection 1.0: New Wingers Creating Lineup Chaos Christopher B. · Jul 24, 2026 · 6 min read
Capitals’ Cole Hutson and Andrew Cristall Invited to 2026 NHLPA Rookie Showcase Christopher B. · Jul 24, 2026 · 4 min read
Every Eastern Conference Team’s Biggest Question Mark in 2026-27 Matteo G. · Jul 23, 2026 · 15 min read
3 Remaining UFAs the Capitals Should Pursue Christopher Babos | August 18, 2025 The Washington Capitals’ misfortune with the injury bug late in the 2024-25 season reinforced how valuable depth is in the NHL. Forward Aliaksei Protas was slowly worked back into the…
How Olaf (Olie the Goalie) Kölzig Became the Heart of the Washington Capitals The Old Prof | August 15, 2025 Not many NHL stories start in South Africa. Olaf Kölzig‘s did. Born in Johannesburg to German parents, he didn’t stick around long—his family eventually landed in Union Bay, British Columbia,…
NHL Contenders vs. Pretenders: 2025-26 Edition Cooper Krigbaum | August 11, 2025 After the exhilarating days leading up to the draft and free agency, it appears NHL teams have gone to sleep. Free agents have fizzled out quickly, and players, coaches, and…
How Did Capitals Prospects Perform at the 2025 World Junior Summer Showcase? Christopher Babos | August 8, 2025 The Washington Capitals had two prospects participate in last week’s 2025 World Junior Summer Showcase (WJSS) in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Terik Parascak and Lynden Lakovic were invited to Canada’s showcase camp,…
Hershey Bears Naming Derek King Head Coach Is the Right Move Mike Fink | August 7, 2025 It took the Hershey Bears all summer to find their next head coach, well after the rest of the American Hockey League (AHL) teams that had openings. Replacing Todd Nelson…
5 NHL Teams That Could Regress in 2025-26 Alex Chauvancy | August 5, 2025 The 2024-25 NHL season was one filled with surprises. We saw more than a few in the standings, especially among some teams that qualified for the playoffs. But not all…
Nicklas Backstrom Signs With Brynäs IF of the Swedish Hockey League Spencer Lazary | July 28, 2025 Former Washington Capitals forward Nicklas Backstrom has reportedly signed with Brynäs IF of the Swedish Hockey League. The news is expected to officially be announced later today. Backstrom, 37, missed…
Oilers Trade Candidates, Backstrom Signs in SHL & More NHL Rumours Jacob Billington | July 27, 2025 In today’s NHL rumour rundown, Nicklas Backstrom is believed to be heading back to Sweden to close out his playing career and is likely signing with Brynas IF of the…
Blue Jackets Must Learn Important Lessons From Capitals Mark Scheig | July 25, 2025 We’ve looked at the Carolina Hurricanes. We reviewed where things stand with the New Jersey Devils. It’s now time to check in with the reigning Metropolitan Division champion Washington Capitals.…
Every Team’s Top Breakout Candidate for 2025-26: Metropolitan Division Justin Giampietro | July 25, 2025 This is the third edition of my top breakout candidates for each team in 2025–26, with the Atlantic Division covered here and the Central Division covered here. Next up is…
Get to Know the Newest Capital, Declan Chisholm Christopher Babos | July 24, 2025 The Washington Capitals made a hockey trade on the second day of the 2025 NHL Draft. The Capitals acquired defenseman Declan Chisholm and a sixth-round selection (#180) from the Minnesota…
How the NHL’s Metropolitan Division Became the Worst Mike Fink | July 22, 2025 The last time a team from the Metropolitan Division won the Stanley Cup title or even won the Eastern Conference was in 2018. That was when the Washington Capitals had…
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