The Hockey Writers

Before Alex Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom played for the Washington Capitals, Peter Bondra was statistically the best player in the franchise’s history. Selected in the eighth round (156th overall) of… … [Read more...] about Revisiting the Capitals’ Bondra-Laich Trade with Ottawa

During the NHL Draft on June 13, 1987, a trade was completed between the Washington Capitals and the Quebec Nordiques. The Capitals received forward Dale Hunter and goalie Clint Malarchuk… … [Read more...] about What if the Capitals Drafted Joe Sakic?

Washington Capitals’ 2023 first-round selection (eighth overall) Ryan Leonard is in town for development camp along with other prospects. Some fans have wondered after this past season with the Boston… … [Read more...] about Capitals’ Leonard Still Plans to Stay at Boston College

When hockey fans remember former NHL player Matt Cooke, they may picture him either as a Vancouver Canuck or Pittsburgh Penguin. Both cases are fair. Cooke was in Vancouver for… … [Read more...] about Forgotten Washington Capitals: Matt Cooke

It may be easy to forget with all the newer additions that Washington Capitals general manager Brian MacLellan and his managerial staff have added like Jakob Chychrun, Matt Roy, Pierre-Luc… … [Read more...] about Capitals Hope for Further Growth From McMichael