Needs and Wants
capitalskremlin.blogspot.com 3/3/2009 — Tomorrow, NHL teams across North America will need to asses what they want, and what they need. It’s a time-tested virtue that every child learns, and it still holds true today, even in hockey. While the fans might be clamoring for an elite player, it may not be what the team actually needs. In ...

father knows best
homermcfanboy.com 1/7/2009 — (courtesy photo) Just before the puck dropped and the Washington Capitals took on the Philadelphia Flyers, we found ourselves walking alongside Capitals general manager George McPhee as we headed towards our seat in a very crowded press box. Unable to ...

Capitals Take on Hurricanes
capitals.nhl.com 3/3/2009 — Washington will try to rebound from a humbling 6-2 setback at the hands of the Florida Panthers when it hosts the Carolina Hurricanes at Verizon Center on Tuesday. The game between the Caps and the Canes ...

Pick 'Em: One Non-Capital
japersrink.com 2/28/2009 — For the last few days CapsNation has been discussing just how active the team should (or shouldn't be) in the build up to next Wednesday's trade deadline, weighing factors like team chemistry, the value of draft picks, the promise of current ...

it’s not you, it’s me
homermcfanboy.com 1/14/2009 — When something's wrong, everyone wants to know how to fix it. Why not ask a Hall of Famer?

What Would Brand This Season As A Success?
japersrink.com 3/2/2009 — [ Ed. note: Our newest writer here at Japers' Rink is one who truly needs no introduction, but we're giving him one anyway because we're just so excited to have him contributing. So please welcome Stephen Pepper, author of the red skate , and dive ...

The NHL Trade Deadline is here
dcprosportsreport.com 3/4/2009 — And you can tune in here to DC Pro Sports Report for the latest deals.  I will be updating this thread as deals occur, particularly deals involving the Washington Capitals.   Again, stated needs for the Caps include:   backup goal tending , top 6 forward, and a top 4 defensemen ...

One Second In November
japersrink.com 4/3/2009 — Photo via daylife.com View full size photo uploaded April 3, 2009 One second can change everything. The annals of sports history are full of games that have ...

Pre-Game: Capitals @ Rangers
simplysensationalcaps.blogspot.com 2/11/2009 — A week ago, the Capitals found themselves in second place, one point above the Devils who were hosting the Caps on February 3rd. A loss and Washington would drop to third place, a win and the Caps would continue to push forward in hopes of catching the Boston Bruins. Solid goaltending and five ...

Who's Playing Whom, and What It Means
onfrozenblog.com 4/1/2009 — As the hockey season winds down, much attention is given to the likely first-round pairings. What team would the Capitals least like to face, or whom would they match up with the best? Would Capitals fans like to see a Battle of Pennsylvania in the ...

Capitals-Devils Preview: Battle For Second in Eastern Conference — Bleacher Report - NHL 2/3/2009
The Washington Capitals (32-15-4-68, first in Southeast, second in East) travel to Newark to face the red-hot New Jersey Devils (32-15-3-67, first in Atlantic, third in East) at 7:00 pm from the Prudential Center. Fresh off a weekend sweep of ...

Morning Reading List — Capitals Insider 2/4/2009
Rich Schultz--The Associated Press *The Capitals extended their lead at second place in the conference and Michael Nylander recorded a multiple-goal game for the first time since Dec. 29, 2007 as Washington thwarted the red-hot Devils. *Here are New ...

Custance: Brodeur will make improved Devils even more dangerous — Latest Sporting News Articles for NHL 2/4/2009
For New Jersey to truly be considered a Stanley Cup contender this season -- and its play of late suggests it could be -- the Devils need Martin Brodeur back on the ice leading the way.

Alexander Ovechkin's Quest for Goal No. 200 — Bleacher Report - NHL 2/4/2009
Alexander Ovechkin has 199 career goals in the NHL, and could have gotten No. 200 last night in New Jersey.  He settled for a pair of assists. My guess—he was waiting to excite the nation's capital with the accomplishment. Tomorrow ...

Alex Ovechkin seeks 200th career goal as Washington Capitals meet Los Angeles Kings — Latest Sporting News Articles for NHL 2/5/2009
No player has scored more goals than Alex Ovechkin since he entered the league in 2005. The Los Ange...