Washington Capitals star Alexander Ovechkin was interviewed after a skate with some of his teammates, and he didn’t hold back. The Washington Post composed all of his comments into this post. A summary of Ovechkin’s opinion would be “Alexander Ovechkin … Continue reading
Posted in Ryan Henning, Updates | Tagged Alexander Ovechkin, Labor Negotiations, Washington Capitals | Leave a commentNow that Zach Parise and Ryan Suter are off the market, and the best options for teams that missed out apparently include Tim Stapleton, it seems that it is about time for the trade market to open up. The prizes … Continue reading
Posted in Columns, Ryan Henning | Tagged Bobby Ryan, Buffalo Sabres, Carolina Hurricanes, Colorado Avalanche, Columbus Blue Jackets, Detroit Red Wings, Edmonton Oilers, New Jersey Devils, New York Rangers, Phoenix Coyotes, Rick Nash, Ryan Suter, Saint Louis Blues, Tim Stapleton, Washington Capitals, Zach Parise | Leave a commentAfter a short writing break, it’s time to move from the Western Conference to the Eastern Conference. And, there’s no better place to start than the Southeast Division, where many teams are busy this offseason. Carolina Hurricanes 2011-2012 By the … Continue reading
Posted in Columns, Ryan Boyd, Updates | Tagged Benoit Pouliot, Carolina Hurricanes, Florida Panthers, Free Agency, Joe Corvo, NHL, Sami Salo, Scott Clemmensen, Southeast Division, Tampa Bay Lightning, Washington Capitals, Winnipeg Jets | Leave a commentEarly in the 2011-2012 season, I put together an article on the large number of coaching changes that had occurred in the NHL during the offseason and first few weeks of the regular season. Now, the trend has begun again, … Continue reading
Posted in Columns, Ryan Boyd, Updates | Tagged Adam Oates, Head Coach, Hockey, NHL, Washington Capitals | Leave a commentSaturday’s Results Washington Capitals 1, New York Rangers 2 (NYR wins the series, 4-3) Those Who Shined 1. Henrik Lundqvist, Goaltender, New York Rangers As I expected, the veteran netminder was at his best in the decisive game seven Saturday … Continue reading
Posted in Columns, Ryan Boyd, Updates | Tagged Brad Richards, Braden Holtby, Henrik Lundqvist, Hockey, New York Rangers, NHL, Stanley Cup, Washington Capitals | Leave a commentContrary to the first round of the NHL postseason, round two’s victors was decided rather quickly — well, with the exception of the last spot in the conference finals. The Washington Capitals and New York Rangers have battled to a … Continue reading
Posted in Columns, Ryan Boyd, Updates | Tagged Braden Holtby, Game 7, Henrik Lundqvist, Hockey, New York Rangers, NHL, Stanley Cup, Washington Capitals | Leave a commentThe problem with having but one series left in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs is that the schedule isn’t as filled as it was over the past couple of weeks. There is no way of solving this … Continue reading
Posted in Ryan Henning, Updates | Tagged Braden Holtby, Los Angeles Kings, New Jersey Devils, New York Rangers, Phoenix Coyotes, Stanley Cup Playoffs, Washington Capitals | Leave a commentThe New Jersey Devils eliminated the Philadelphia Flyers Tuesday, which places them, the Phoenix Coyotes and the Los Angeles Kings in the semifinals for the Stanley Cup The only series left in round two is the one between the Washington … Continue reading
Posted in Ryan Henning, Updates | Tagged Brad Richards, Los Angeles Kings, Marc Staal, Marian Gaborik, New Jersey Devils, Phoenix Coyotes, Washington Capitals | Leave a commentMonday’s Results Washington Capitals 2, New York Rangers 3 (OT) (NYR leads the series, 3-2) Nashville Predators 1, Phoenix Coyotes 2 (PHO wins the series, 4-1) Those Who Shined 1. Mike Smith, Goaltender, Phoenix Coyotes The Coyotes are headed to … Continue reading
Posted in Columns, Ryan Boyd, Updates | Tagged Braden Holtby, Hockey, Marc Staal, Mike Smith, New York Rangers, NHL, Phoenix Coyotes, Stanley Cup, Washington Capitals | Leave a commentSaturday’s Results New York Rangers 2, Washington Capitals 3 (Series is TIED, 2-2) Those Who Shined 1. Mike Green, Defenseman, Washington Capitals If you haven’t already caught on over the first few weeks of the NHL playoffs, now’s the time … Continue reading
Posted in Columns, Ryan Boyd, Updates | Tagged Alex Ovechkin, Artem Anisimov, Hockey, Mike Green, New York Rangers, NHL, Stanley Cup, Washington Capitals | Leave a comment