A Capital Condundrum ...
The purpose of this article is simply to discuss the Capitals and their situation going forward. Given their recent ridiculous streak, I figured it would be a good time.
Obviously, they are a powerhouse team in the league. They are 1st in league scoring (ahead by about 40 goals), although in the lower half of the league in goals against. They have the best PP in the league but their PK is only better than 5 other teams. They have 4 players in the top 20 in league scoring but their goaltending has only been decent. They have probably the biggest game changer in all of hockey in Ovie and it certainly looks like their run and gun style make them a favorite coming out of the east.
With Nylander in the past, Caps can build for the future By Tarik El-Bashir
By loaning Michael Nylander to the American Hockey League's Grand Rapids Griffins, the Washington Capitals did more than just rid themselves of a distraction that had been lingering all season. The team with the best record in the NHL through Sunday's games also paved the financial way for both immediate and future improvement.
Ovechkin injured in Caps' winTarik El-Bashir
For the second time in three games, Alex Ovechkin was ejected after being assessed a major penalty and a game misconduct.
Center Nylander is placed on waiversTarik El-Bashir
Michael Nylander was placed on waivers Saturday by the Washington Capitals, a move that could expedite a resolution to an awkward situation that has hung over the team since training camp.
How Many Goals Can Ovie Score?Alex Ovechkin is flat-out the best overall player in hockey. He can do everything from huge hits, to huge goals, but, how many goals is Number 8 capable of? He scored 65 goals on 2007, and is off to a quick start with 14 goals in 14 games. Is he capable of maintaining that pace throughout the whole year? If he does, I could see him reaching 80+ and coming close to Gretzky's record, which is thought to be impossible to reach. He's got the finish, and he's got the linemates. Niklas Backstrom and Ovechkin have unbelievable chemistry, and having Mike Green at the point will do some good too.
Time For Caps To CapitalizeThey first overcame the long playoff drought and finally played meaningful games in the spring. Then they made it past the first round coming within 1 game of the conference final. Now, the Washington Capitals goal is to take the next step in their growth, with eyes on the big prize.
Theodore still No. 1 in WashingtonCanwest News Service
Semyon Varlamov was the breakout star of the 2009 NHL playoffs, but he will go into training camp No. 2 on the Washington Capitals goaltending depth chart.
Alex Ovechkin To Quit NHL For 2014 Olympics?Total Pro Sports - Winning the Stanley Cup is the goal most hockey players have when they begin playing the sport. They dream of hoisting it (and maybe throwing in an expletive while they're at it), having a pool party with it, and when that is all done, taking it to bed to spoon it while sleeping.
Agent: Nyls to Russia Is News to HimTarik El-Bashir
If Michael Nylander is close to agreeing to play next season in the Kontinental Hockey League, as a recent report out of Russia has suggested, that's news to Nylander's agent.
