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Zubrus is a Sabre
Published 2/27/2007 by The OFB Team at On Frozen Blog
... Tarik is on it.

Trade-Trauma Tuesday: Wrapup and Perspective
Published 2/28/2007 by pucksandbooks at On Frozen Blog
... El-Bashir, who was lodged all morning, afternoon, and evening at Verizon Center, regularly updating his blog with trade intelligence, and

New Contest!
Published 3/23/2007 by Caps Nut at Bleatings From a Caps Nut
... So take a guess as to how many references to "undermanned," "injury-riddled," and "trade depleted" by Tarik starting with any article that appears tomorrow, Saturday March 24th and Tuesday April 10th, 2007. References on Tarik's Capitals Insider Blog will not count towards the final tally nor will weekly (Com)Post internet chats. If somebody other than Tarik has the byline in the (Com)Post, references will not count. Only references in the (Com)Post Dead Tree Publication credited to Tarik El-Bashir will count towards this contest.

Per Tarik: New Threads Coming
Published 3/26/2007 by The OFB Team at On Frozen Blog
... In his blog today, WaPost Caps reporter Tarik El Bashir claims that the Caps will be switching to Red, White, and Blue beginning next season.

Thank you time
Published 4/10/2007 by DCSportsChick at DCSportsChick.com
... and Tarik El-Bashir. Thanks for letting me babble on and on, as I am wont to do.

Stanley Cup Predictions From The Caps Press Box
Published 4/16/2007 by Eric at Off Wing Opinion
... of the Washington Times , Tarik el-Bashir of the Washington Post and Mike Vogel of

Semin Problems
Published 4/16/2007 by PennSkinsFan at DC Pro Sports Report -- Sports news, stats and analysis from the capital of the free world
... Tarik from the Washington post has confirmed that Alexander Semin was botted from the Russian team. Semin failed to report to training camp in time and was ousted.

Caps and Free Agency Update
Published 5/16/2007 by PennSkinsFan at DC Pro Sports Report -- Sports news, stats and analysis from the capital of the free world
... Tarik at the Post points to an article in the

Just Say No On Alexi Yashin
Published 6/6/2007 by Eric at Off Wing Opinion
... I noted Alexei Yashin's impending departure from Long Island . Now, over at Tarik's place, he's asking a very dangerous question : Yashin, when motivated, can still be one of the game's best centers. The Caps need a first line center. So here is the question of the day: Should the Caps get Gandler on the phone (of course, after the agent gets that letter from the Islanders)? Can we really be talking about seeing the Caps acquire a player who another team will eventually spend more than $17 million just to get him to go away? Are we perhaps looking for some reverse-Jagr mojo, thinking that the karmic wheel will turn, allowing the Caps to get some extra mileage out of a player the rest of the league has already called

Cap's QAs
Published 6/26/2007 by Shmee at hlog {Hockey's Ladies of Greatness}
... Tarik has the list of players who were made qualifying offers by the Caps : ...

Random Thoughts
Published 7/14/2007 by Garrett at Puckhead's Thoughts
I was thinking I would have some time off to take in some Capitals' rookie camp this weekend to give you my thoughts on it, but I don't. So instead your gonna have to take someone else's word on it. Tarik does an excellent job. I saw that a couple of ex-Caps found new homes. Alexandre Giroux signed with the Thrashers. I think there was a lot of pressure for Giroux to make dividends for the Capitals that he couldn't deliver. So instead he will grow in the Atlanta farm system. We may see him in a Thrasher uniform a couple of times if injuries plague the Atlanta squad, but I do not see him making much noise there. Lawrence Nycholat got a nice chunk from the Senators who have some faith in the young defender. I thought Nycholat never got a chance to really fit in to his NHL duds before getting sent down time and time again with the Caps. Ottawa would be smart to give this kid some more than just injury duty in the big lea ...

In this time of no news …
Published 8/22/2007 by PennSkinsFan at DC Pro Sports Report -- Sports news, stats and analysis from the capital of the free world
... We thank Tarik from the Washington Post for his brief interviews with Olie Kolzig, Brian Pothier and Boyd Gordon. Here are some snippets from each of the players, but please make sure you go over and read them in the entirety. ...

The Bar Fight That Might Not Have Been
Published 8/30/2007 by TheBigLead at The Big Lead
... This story is still in its infancy, and there may be little or no truth to it, but we hardly cover the NHL here, so why not: one of the league’s best players, Alex Ovechkin may have gotten into a bar fight in Russia recently. Sketchy reports - translation issues, obviously - claim the fourth-leading goal scorer in the NHL ...

Taking a Look at the Caps
Published 9/12/2007 by PennSkinsFan at DC Pro Sports Report -- Sports news, stats and analysis from the capital of the free world
... Tarik reports that Goalie Semen Varlmov and D Victor Dovgan are not reporting to rookie camp. ...

Preseason Pics
Published 9/16/2007 by Garrett at Puckhead's Thoughts
... Capitals Insider ...

Caps Prospects Back to Juniors
Published 9/17/2007 by PennSkinsFan at DC Pro Sports Report -- Sports news, stats and analysis from the capital of the free world
... Tarik from the Washington Post reports on three capitals prospects who have officially been sent back to junior hockey, ending any speculation that one of them could crack the 07/08 Caps roster. ...

One Less Spot Up For Grabs?
Published 9/20/2007 by JP at Japers' Rink
One wonders which came first - Tarik penciling ...

“A few of the Capitals I spoke to this morning said it was the hardest hit they’ve ever seen.”
Published 9/26/2007 by Sombrero at postgameheroes.com
... By Sombrero | September 26, 2007 That is a direct quote from Tarik El-Bashir s Capitals blog on The washington Post s website. Here is a clip of the hit. Steve Downie absolutely devastated Dean McAmmond. Last few posts by Sombrero ...

Semin out Friday
Published 10/4/2007 by PennSkinsFan at DC Pro Sports Report -- Sports news, stats and analysis from the capital of the free world
... According to Tarik at the Post. ...

Hockey Started Already and the Caps Are Pretty Good for a Change
Published 10/9/2007 by Jamie Mottram at Mr. Irrelevant
... , Capitals Insider and ...

Around the Rink Caps News (10/10)
Published 10/10/2007 by PennSkinsFan at DC Pro Sports Report -- Sports news, stats and analysis from the capital of the free world
... Tarik from the Wash. Post reports that the Caps has designated D Jeff Schultz for assignment to Hershey and will likely call up a forward to replace Schultz. The ankle injury keeping Semin out will likely require a forward recall. ...

For The Record
Published 10/17/2007 by Caps Nut at Bleatings From a Caps Nut
I have to say, these four day breaks in the schedule are a killer when it comes to trying to fill time on your blog. Even if I didn't have a day job, going out and covering watching paint dry practice just isn't my cup of tea. Now I'm not putting down those that do go out to watch paint dry practice but about the only way I would do it on a regular basis if I was a person being ...

Caps Update (10/29)
Published 10/29/2007 by PennSkinsFan at DC Pro Sports Report -- Sports news, stats and analysis from the capital of the free world
... If things can not get any more miserable with injuries, when looking at how devastated the Washington redskins offensive line is, the injuries in the secondary and the humiliating loss to New England, the Capitals are just as banged up and will miss three significant players to night when they face Toronto. Tarik says the following will miss tonight … ...

Caps Fans Want Glen Hanlon on the Hot Seat, And Pronto
Published 11/5/2007 by lenoceur at Melt Your Face-Off
Tarik El-Bashir, the Washington Post beat writer for the Washington Capitals (El-Bashir also has an informative blog ), fielded questions from fans in an ...

Godfrey Signs
Published 11/6/2007 by PennSkinsFan at DC Pro Sports Report -- Sports news, stats and analysis from the capital of the free world
... The Washington Post reports that the Caps 2007 second round pick, D Josh Godfrey, signed a three year entry level deal today.  Godfrey once again is a leading defensiveman in the OHL this season, with 9 goals in 18 games. ...

Around the Capital Rink
Published 11/9/2007 by PennSkinsFan at DC Pro Sports Report -- Sports news, stats and analysis from the capital of the free world
... Good news for Caps fans, goods news for Nicklas Backstrom, Tarik reports that Caps Coach Greg Hanlon has committed to keeping Backstrom at his natural position of Center. ...

Open Thread: Lightning @ Capitals
Published 11/10/2007 by Jennifer at Southeast Shootout
... like he did against Carolina. He's got the athleticism, but does he have consistency in net? --Marsha Why They'll Win Bolts are getting goals from more than the usual suspects now, and are becoming more of an offensive threat.--Marsha How They Match Up Highlights from their last meeting Previews NHL Tampa Bay Online Washington Post

Open Thread: Capitals @ Panthers
Published 11/15/2007 by Jennifer at Southeast Shootout
... for the Kitties tonight.--Jennifer Why They Will Win The special teams matchup in this game is worth watching. On home ice Florida has one of the best power plays in the league. Match up against a pretty good Washington Penalty Kill and Olaf Kolzig in net and it makes for a great battle. For Washington the key to winning might be staying out of the sin bin. --Jennifer How They Match Up Previews NHL Washington Post Capitals Insider's Blog Japer's Rink

Open Thread: Capitals @ Lightning
Published 11/16/2007 by Jennifer at Southeast Shootout
... going to erupt sometime soon.--Jennifer Why They'll Win The Lightning are coming off a big win against the Hurricanes. The Capitals are playing for the second night in a row--and after a disappointing loss. The momentum here screams for a Lightning win.--Jennifer How They Match Up Highlights from their last meeting Previews Tampa Bay Online Washington Post

Open Thread: Panthers @ Capitals
Published 11/19/2007 by Jennifer at Southeast Shootout
... They Will Win Home ice advantage should help the Capitals get the win. The Kitties are fierce in Sunrise but their road record makes me think the FAA is forcing them to leave their claws behind on these road trips.--Jennifer How They Match Up Highlights From the Previous Meeting Previews Washington Post Capitals Insider's Blog Japer's Rink A View from the Cheap Seats ...

Open Thread: Thrashers @ Capitals
Published 11/21/2007 by Jennifer at Southeast Shootout
... from getting on the score sheet..--Jennifer Why They'll Win The Thrashers are 8-2 over their last 10 games. The Capitals are 2-7-1. You don't break out of a rut like that against a team as hot as the Thrashers.--Jennifer How They Match Up Highlights from their Previous Meeting (Not Available) Previews AJC NHL Washington Post

Happy Thanksgiving Caps Fans, Hanlon Fired!
Published 11/22/2007 by PennSkinsFan at DC Pro Sports Report -- Sports news, stats and analysis from the capital of the free world
... record with the Bears (a .666 winning percentage), including an AHL-best 51-17-6-6 record (.713) last season. Seven current members of the Capitals played for Boudreau with the Bears. Boudreau is in his ninth season as an AHL head coach, having compiled a 340-216-56-43 career record. Boudreau’s impressive AHL stint provides hims with the respect and knowledge to be successful and we cheer the Capitals for giving Boudreau his dream shot! Tarik from the Post is reporting on Boudreau’s first practice and first shot at Line ...

Hanlon Out, Boudreau In
Published 11/22/2007 by Garrett at Puckhead's Thoughts
... George McPhee succeeds in keeping his job, and replacing the coach without touching the back of the bench. Although Hanlon has been relieved, the rest of the staff are still employed. No word if that will change as of yet. The Caps face Philly tomorrow night. I don't imagine a dramatic turn around, but the team should respond in some way. I am going to hold judgement on this move until I watch the game. Until then, this is just appeasing a very large fan base. For more coverage: Capitals Insider ...

Open Thread: Panthers @ Capitals
Published 11/28/2007 by Jennifer at Southeast Shootout
... from their biggest star. --Jennifer Why They Will Win Every game between these teams has been close. I think the Capitals continue to ride the happy "new coach" train and squeak out a win in this game.--Jennifer How They Match Up Highlights From the Previous Meeting Previews Washington Post Capitals Insider's Blog NHL

Caps Update
Published 11/30/2007 by PennSkinsFan at DC Pro Sports Report -- Sports news, stats and analysis from the capital of the free world
... From Tarik at the Washington Post, seemingly, if things can not get any worse, the Caps appear struck by the injury bug yet again. We all saw Semin limping off the ice yesterday and he has appeared to have re-tweaked his ankle. Fortunately for the Caps, or unfortunate, depending on how you fell about Semin’s play this season, he appears to bet set to play tomorrow. Personally, I think the lackluster play of Semin thus far this season has more to do with Semin not being perfectly healthy and holding back for fear of his ankle. This is the third time he tweaked ...

Open Thread: Capitals @ Panthers
Published 12/1/2007 by Jennifer at Southeast Shootout
... was worth tuning in, and Caps fans need the excitement where ever they can get it. -- Jennifer Why They Will Win The Capitals have caught more than their fare share of bad breaks lately. Maybe tonight that turns around.--Jennifer How They Match Up Highlights From the Previous Meeting Previews Washington Post Capitals Insider's Blog

Toughness
Published 12/6/2007 by leonsisted@aol.com at Ted's Take - The blogging site of Ted Leonsis
... I saw the play where Boyd Gordon was injured in the game against Florida. I watched him as he rejoined his teammates on the bench and spied as he shook off his hand in pain and then tucked it under his arm to gain comfort. As he took his regular shift three minutes later and played the rest of the game, even scoring a goal in the shootout, I thought he had a stinger and had recovered. Can you imagine playing a hockey game; holding your stick; and taking regular shifts with a fractured hand? The kid is a hockey player: tough and focused. ...

Open Thread: Thrashers @ Capitals
Published 12/8/2007 by Jennifer at Southeast Shootout
... booing loudly and the Capital's loss was one of the final nails in Glen Hanolon's coffin. I'm sure the Caps remember this too. They will be hungry for a win and for revenge. Anything short of the Thrashers "A" game won't be enough.--Jennifer How They Match Up Highlights from their Previous Meeting Previews AJC NHL Washington Post

Motzko to Hershey
Published 12/17/2007 by PennSkinsFan at DC Pro Sports Report -- Sports news, stats and analysis from the capital of the free world
... With Chris Clark returning from injury, the Capitals have optioned Joe Motzko back to the Hershey Bears, per Tarik.  MJotzko played well since being called up, scoring two goals to fuel the 5-4 over time win against the Rangers.  The Capitals have to be proud with what they have been getting from their Hershey connection.  Again last night, the Caps beat the Lightening behind two goals from ex-Hershey stars, Tomas Fleischmann and Dave Steckel.  No doubt,t he recent success of the Caps can be attributed to a resurgence in scoring outside Alex Ovechkin and Michael Nylander. ...

GameDay: vs. Washington (13-18-2, 28 Pts) 7:00 ET
Published 12/17/2007 by Matt Saler at On the Wings
... Johnson started versus Tampa Bay, but there’s no reason to believe Olaf Kolzig won’t be in net tonight. Kolzig is 10-14-1 this season with a 2.88 GAA and .896 save-percentage. He is 2-8-1-0 against the Wings in his career. For the Capitals perspective, be sure to stop by Japer’s Rink, On Frozen Blog, Off Wing Opinion, Ted’s Take,  A View From the Cheap Seats,  Capitals Corner,  Dump ‘N Chase,  and Capitals Insider. Japer’s Rink has their preview posted. The Wings are coming ...

Detroit Red Wings GameDay: vs. Washington
Published 12/17/2007 by Matt Saler at Bleacher Report
... Tampa Bay, but there’s no reason to believe Olaf Kolzig won’t be in net tonight. Kolzig is 10-14-1 this season with a 2.88 GAA and .896 save-percentage. He is 2-8-1-0 against the Wings in his career. For the Capitals perspective, be sure to stop by Japer’s Rink, On Frozen Blog, Off Wing Opinion, Ted’s Take,  A View From the Cheap Seats,  Capitals Corner,  Dump ‘N Chase,  and Capitals Insider. Japer’s Rink has their preview posted. The Wings are coming ...

Red Wings-Capitals: Detroit GameDay
Published 12/17/2007 by Matt Saler at Bleacher Report
... Tampa Bay, but there’s no reason to believe Olaf Kolzig won’t be in net tonight. Kolzig is 10-14-1 this season with a 2.88 GAA and .896 save-percentage. He's 2-8-1-0 against the Wings in his career. For the Capitals' perspective, be sure to stop by Japer’s Rink, On Frozen Blog, Off Wing Opinion, Ted’s Take,  A View From the Cheap Seats,  Capitals Corner,  Dump ‘N Chase,  and Capitals Insider. Japer’s Rink has their preview posted.   The ...

Getting Healthier
Published 12/26/2007 by PennSkinsFan at DC Pro Sports Report -- Sports news, stats and analysis from the capital of the free world
... Well, it appears the Capitals are beginning to get healthier, much like the Wizards regaining Caron Butler and Antonio Daniels, the Capitals are getting D Brian Pothier back according to Tarik at the Post, and Boyd Gordon is nearing a return, after missing 11 games from a broken hand. Tarik is reporting that Pothier is paired with Jeff Schultz and practicing at full strength, so he is a likely go for tonight. Tarik is not sure if Gordon will return tonight, but he is practicing and is closing in. That means Hershey will likely regain Quintin Laing, unless Bruce Boudreau ...

Gordon Back, Johnson Starts
Published 12/27/2007 by PennSkinsFan at DC Pro Sports Report -- Sports news, stats and analysis from the capital of the free world
... Boyd Gordon makes his return tonight against the Pittsburgh Penguins after missing the last 12 games with a broken hand. Gordon, the gritty, gutsy forward, will start out on Line 4 along with Donald Brashear and game winning scorer last night Matt Bradley. Here are the lines per Tarik. ...

Cassivi Recalled
Published 12/28/2007 by PennSkinsFan at DC Pro Sports Report -- Sports news, stats and analysis from the capital of the free world
... Frederic Cassivi is Washington bound. The injury to G Brent Johnson, which will keep him on the side of the ice for 2 to 4 weeks, required a goalie call up and Cassivi got the call. ...

The Tragedy That Might Have Been
Published 12/28/2007 by JP at Japers' Rink
You saw the headlines today: " Ovechkin, Johnson hurt in Caps loss ," but apparently the headline might have read "Ovechkin's johnson hurt in Caps loss," had Kris Letang 's skate blade taken a very slightly different path. Of course, we joke because, well, that's what we do, but the physicians over at Alex Ovetjkin remind us that we really might not have been too far from a legitimately scary on-ice incident... which would be just what this rivalry needs: the Pens killing the Caps' savior two days after Christmas.

Around the Capitals Rink (1/2)
Published 1/2/2008 by PennSkinsFan at DC Pro Sports Report -- Sports news, stats and analysis from the capital of the free world
... Tarik at the Washington Post has provided an injury status update.  Seems when the Capitals get healthy, injuries occur again.  This time it is Tom Poti and Alexander Semin.  Fortunately, the tail bone injury to Semin will likely not keep him from playing time.  Semin will travel and likely play tomorrow.  The Capitals need Semin’s offense and Semin has been lighting it up before leaving the game on Monday. ...

Ovechkin playing through rumors
Published 1/10/2008 by admin at The Hockey Herald
... noting Alex Ovechkin’s contract status, and I can tell from postings in the blogosphere and message boards that this has a lot of fans worried,” he wrote. “As I have stated on numerous occasions, we couldn’t be more impressed with Alex as a player and a person and we expect him to be in D.C. for a long, long time.” Other rumors have linked Ovechkin to the Montreal Canadiens and the Russian league. Source ...

Ovechkin signs 13-year deal
Published 1/10/2008 by James Mirtle at james mirtle
... another one of those insane deals: 13 years for $124-million. Now that's a surprise. Washington Post reporter Tarik El-Bashir is providing updates as we go along here. Labels: ...

Wow
Published 1/11/2008 by Shmee at hlog {Hockey's Ladies of Greatness}
... But in bigger news then my airhead moment, Ovie is ours. And we are never going to let him go! Do I sound like the stalker in one of those Lifetime movies, or what? ...

Saturday Roundup
Published 1/12/2008 by JP at Japers' Rink
... I feel so bad that I'm going to help them out by writing their next column for them. Here goes: On Thursday, Alex Ovechkin sent a message to the hockey world that he wants to be a [insert name of "real" hockey team of choice]. While it may seem odd to read that in light of the bank-breaking deal he just signed with the Washington Capitals, it's as clear as [select "Lake Placid" if American or "Lake Louise" if Canadian] in January. As you may not know, the Great Eight's new deal includes a limited movement clause that kicks in when he's 27 - precisely when he is entering his ...

Caps Sense of Urgency
Published 1/14/2008 by PennSkinsFan at DC Pro Sports Report -- Sports news, stats and analysis from the capital of the free world
... is and the hole they dug in October and November. Couple of things to note form the 6-4 Philadelphia loss on Sunday. 1.  For the first time this season, G Olie Kolzig was yanked.  After giving up four goals, 2 goals 59 seconds apart, number 3 and 4 at 5:09 and 6:08.  Caps were down at that point 4-1.  Brent Johnson came in relief and did a good job.  He stopped14 of 15 shots to give the Capitals a chance to rally and crawl back in the game. Now in Tarik’s blog at the Washington Post, he points to the possibility of Olie Kolzig sitting ...

Nylander Out For Months
Published 1/15/2008 by PennSkinsFan at DC Pro Sports Report -- Sports news, stats and analysis from the capital of the free world
... Capital Michael Nylander, bothered by a dislocated shoulder for over a month, will have surgery to repair the shoulder and will miss several months, effectively ending his season. The Capitals have downplayed several injuries this season and have provided very little information, forming some kind of injury secretive web that makes no rational or logical senses. This is another piece of that bizarre puzzle. ...

Thanks to Michael
Published 1/15/2008 by leonsisted@aol.com at Ted's Take - The blogging site of Ted Leonsis
... Michael Nylander is a very talented, loyal and brave player. He has been injured for a while but felt he could play and contribute to our team. When the pain became unbearable, he had to shut it down and will now have surgery and will miss the remainder of the season. ...

Open Thread: Thrashers @ Capitals
Published 2/2/2008 by Jennifer at Southeast Shootout
... now they finally have the talent to change the gritty losses into gritty wins. Nothing fazes them - they can fall behind, blow a big lead, let in the tying goal in the dying seconds of a game, anything, and they still find ways to earn two points.--CapsChick How They Match Up Highlights from their Previous Meeting Previews AJC NHL Washington Post Japers' Rink

Friday Roundup/Gamenight: Caps @ Panthers
Published 2/15/2008 by JP at Japers' Rink
... fired up to play the Panthers more easily than I can to write about 'em. Here's the quick rundown on the Kitties - they have the fewest home wins in hockey , are in the bottom half of the League in goals scored and allowed , have a good power play and a bad penalty kill , give up the most shots per game in the League , have lost two in a row and, well, you know the story on Richard Zednik . On the Caps side of things, you know that Tom Poti is questionable (a line that's sure to get a grin from Ranger fans) for ...

Open Thread: Capitals @ Panthers
Published 2/15/2008 by Jennifer at Southeast Shootout
... point game is and he should rally the troops in this effort.-- Jennifer Why They Will Win Wishful thinking has me hoping for a Panthers win, but I think tonight they will begin their decent out of the SED race.--Jennifer How They Match Up Highlights From the Previous Meeting Previews Washington Post Capitals Insider's Blog

Lepisto Back Again
Published 2/15/2008 by OrderedChaos (Mike Rucki) at On Frozen Blog
... , recalled from Hershey today, likely because Tom Poti’s thigh injury is keeping him out of the lineup. Per Tarik El-Bashir’s blog, Lepisto will be wearing the Answer to the Ultimate Question of Life, the Universe, and Everything (# ...

The Balancing Act Begins
Published 2/28/2008 by PennSkinsFan at DC Pro Sports Report -- Sports news, stats and analysis from the capital of the free world
... Tarik at the Washington Post reports that the Caps will start new goal tender Cristobal Huet against New Jersey tomorrow.  I can actually foresee an arrangement where Kolzig and Huet share duties in a spirited competition for one to win the job outright, but that theory bursts because of the presence of Brent Johnson. ...

Sunday Smorgasbord 3-2
Published 3/3/2008 by Caps Nut at Bleatings From a Caps Nut
A big thanks to Tarik El-Bashir of the (Com)Post and Corey Masisak of the Times for taking time out of their schedules to talk to the Caps Fan Club in the Press Box before last night's game against Toronto. It was the first and likely only time I'll be the Phone Booth's Press Box at a Caps game and it was nice to hear how real professional journalists conduct themselves and what their concerns and motivations are behind what they decide to report on and what they decide to keep out of the media. Tickets for the Washington Nationals Home Opener go ...

Around the Capitals Rink (3/15)
Published 3/14/2008 by PennSkinsFan at DC Pro Sports Report -- Sports news, stats and analysis from the capital of the free world
... Minor Roster Move: D Sami Lepisto was recalled from Hershey. John Erskine continues to be hobbled and Lepisto will likely take his place on the ice tonight. ...

The Final 9 for the Caps
Published 3/18/2008 by PennSkinsFan at DC Pro Sports Report -- Sports news, stats and analysis from the capital of the free world
... A big boost for the Capitals may occur tonight in Nashville, Tarik reports that we could see a possible Chris Clark return.   Clark, the Caps team captain, has been sidelined since November 28 with a strained groin.  His return would boost offensive firepower and the special teams units. ...

Another ‘must win’ for the Caps
Published 3/27/2008 by PennSkinsFan at DC Pro Sports Report -- Sports news, stats and analysis from the capital of the free world
... Tarik from the Washington Post reports yet again that Crisotbal Huet will mind the net of the Capitals. Pretty clear form here on who the Capitals want in the net. Tarik also provides the line formations for tonight. ...

He Got Me...
Published 4/1/2008 by leonsisted@aol.com at Ted's Take - The blogging site of Ted Leonsis
... George McPhee called me today and said it was an emergency. He told me that our coach had come down with a bad case of the flu. He said it was so bad he couldn’t make it to the game tonight. He said Bruce was going to try but after looking at him, George didn’t think he would be able to do his job. ...

Caps in Brief
Published 4/2/2008 by PennSkinsFan at DC Pro Sports Report -- Sports news, stats and analysis from the capital of the free world
... behind both Boston and Philadelphia for the final playoff spot.  Here are the schedules: BOSTON 4/2  @ New Jersey tonight 4/4  @ Ottawa 4/5  Buffalo PHILADELPHIA 4/2  @ Pittsburgh 4/4  New Jersey 4/6  Pittsburgh CAROLINA 4/2  Tampa Bay 4/4  Florida YOUR CAPS 4/3  Tampa Bay 4/5  Florida Injury Update:  From Tarik at the Washington Post, here is the status report on D Shaone Morrisonn Share ...

Around the Capitals Rink [Playoff Edition]
Published 4/7/2008 by PennSkinsFan at DC Pro Sports Report -- Sports news, stats and analysis from the capital of the free world
With the Philadelphia’s 2-0 blanking of Pittsburgh yesterday, the Flyers moved to the sixth seed in the Eastern Conference and will face our Washington Capitals in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. Opening round of playoff game begin on Wednesday, Game One of the Caps/Flyers is set for Friday. Here is the entire schedule of the Washington/Philadelphia series, thanks to Tarik at the Washington Post. Game 1 Fri., April 11 7 p.m. Philadelphia at Washington VERSUS Game 2 Sun., April ...

Lets Go Caps! Lets Go Caps! Lets Go Caps!
Published 4/11/2008 by PennSkinsFan at DC Pro Sports Report -- Sports news, stats and analysis from the capital of the free world
... Bolded for emphasis.  Now we are down to two.  Possibly one.  We know Brina Pothier is out and has been for over 50 games.  But, Tarik conforms that Morrisonn is ready to go.  Jeff Schultz appears like he will be ready as well, so the caps should be at pretty much near full heath on the blue line. ...

Caps’ Schultz to Play
Published 4/13/2008 by PennSkinsFan at DC Pro Sports Report -- Sports news, stats and analysis from the capital of the free world
... D Jeff Schultz will return to the lineup in Game Two of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Schultz sat out the last few regular season games and the playoff opener Friday night for an undisclosed injury.  He will be back tomorrow to line up along side Tom Poti.  Poti and Schultz have evolved over the second part of the season into a pretty good tandem. ...

Caps Looking to Re-energize
Published 4/14/2008 by PennSkinsFan at DC Pro Sports Report -- Sports news, stats and analysis from the capital of the free world
... Tarik at the Washington Post writes about Philadelphia’s game plan of shutting down Alex Ovechkin and Mike Green. The Flyers don’t want these two guys beating them, and you know what, it is a great strategy. BUT, I don’ t personally think that is what led to the 2-0 loss on Sunday. ...

Milbury Apologies to Leonsis
Published 4/14/2008 by Fraser at The Hockey Herald
via Capitals Insider: I was covering yesterday’s game, so I didn’t see the NBC broadcast. But apparently Mike Milbury made some controversial comments. From majority owner Ted Leonsis’s blog, Ted’s Take: Evidently, Mike called the team the Washington “Crapitals” twice in his broadcast. This has upset our fans, our blogging community, our employees and team officials. I covered Milbury when he was GM of the Islanders, and he’s always been sharp in his ...

Let’s Go Caps! Let’s Go Caps! Let’s Go Caps!
Published 4/17/2008 by PennSkinsFan at DC Pro Sports Report -- Sports news, stats and analysis from the capital of the free world
Critical Game 4 tonight.  The Capitals need this win to come back home to the Phone Booth tied at 2-2.  Falling down 3 games to 1 would not be very pretty. Huet will be in goal.  Good move Bruce.  The calls for Huet to be replaced by Kolzig were flat out wrong.  The defense needs to play defense and get some roughness in their play, period. Tarik gives us the lines. Ovechkin-Fedorov-Kozlov (A.O. didn’t skate) Laich-Backstrom-Semin (Semin didn’t skate) Cooke-Steckel-Fehr (Fehr up) Brashear-Gordon-Bradley (Bradley ...

Boudreau Staying Awhile, Kolzig Likely Not
Published 4/24/2008 by PennSkinsFan at DC Pro Sports Report -- Sports news, stats and analysis from the capital of the free world
... Per Tarik, Caps Head Coach Bruce Boudreau recently signed a multi-year deal that will have him behind the bench in DC for a number of years. Tarik wrote a snippet in his blog, so further details as far how long the deals was. Good to know though. ...

Do fans have a right to know specifics about player injuries?
Published 6/3/2008 at Puck Daddy
... Not that League management needed some approval to stonewall the media on injuries. Tarik El-Bashir of the Washington Post deals with General Manager George McPhee and crew throughout the season, and they're a rather tight-lipped management group when it comes to injuries: ...

Ovechkin parties, gets friendly with Igor Larionov's daughter
Published 6/14/2008 at Puck Daddy

Blogs by beat writers
Published 7/8/2008 by James Mirtle (noreply@blogger.com) at james mirtle
The past few months or so, I've noticed a pretty big shift in my blog surfing habits, and the trend's been toward stopping in with quite a few relatively "new" sites run by hockey reporters. Some of the coverage during July 1 was outstanding. The best of these blogs are already heavily read in their markets and the blogosphere. I've been stopping by these six regularly the past few weeks: Inside the Kings by Rich Hammond at the L.A. Daily News Capitals Insider by Tarik El-Bashir at the Washington Post Russo's Rants by Michael Russo at the Star Tribune ...

Three Years Ago Yesterday...A Great Day in Caps History
Published 20 days ago by The Peerless (noreply@blogger.com) at The Peerless Prognosticator
... We hope you'll keep reading us, as well as our fellow wizards, who you will find over there on the right. Given the lack of coverage the Caps get (although bless Tarik and Katie at the Post, and ...

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