What is happening? Out of no where, it was announced today that longtime Boston Bruins defenseman Zdeno Chara is signing with the Caps on a one-year, $795,000 deal. The oldest team in the NHL just added the oldest active player, as the 43-year-old blue liner will come in and compete for time on the thirdContinue reading “Instant Reaction to the Zdeno Chara signing”
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The fallout from the Lundqvist bombshell
The Capitals were robbed of Henrik Lundqvist before he even had a chance to take the throne. In a brutal twist of fate, the Capitals’ netminder-to-be announced he will be sitting out the 2020-21 season after being diagnosed with a heart condition. Whether this spells the end for Lundqvist’s illustrious NHL career is a conversationContinue reading “The fallout from the Lundqvist bombshell”
The Pohory-list: The 10 Best Names in DC Sports History (plus a bonus list)
The popular sketch comedy show, Key & Peele, ran from 2012-2015 on Comedy Central. The show starred Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele in what became a classic show of the 2010s. One of their most classic sketches, “the East/West Bowl,” made fun of the crazy player names that come out of college football. The sketchContinue reading “The Pohory-list: The 10 Best Names in DC Sports History (plus a bonus list)”
Caps reveal new Reverse Retro jerseys
Adidas partnered with the NHL to create a new series of jerseys for all 31 NHL teams. The new alternate jerseys take a spin on a retro jersey from the franchise’s past. The Capitals have their classic late-90s era “Screaming Eagle” sweater, although now the color scheme is red, white and blue as opposed toContinue reading “Caps reveal new Reverse Retro jerseys”
Capitals Free Agency Review
NHL Free Agency opened last Friday, and although the Capitals did not have much cap space to work with, the team made several key signings while also making one tough goodbye. While other deals will trickle in until the start of the season, including a likely trade of one of the team’s blueliners, the bruntContinue reading “Capitals Free Agency Review”
Caps strum the right chord by selecting Hendrix Lapierre in 2020 first round
The Capitals didn’t have the 2020 playoffs they hoped for, but now all focus will be on the 2020-21 season. The first offseason move comes in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft, where the Capitals traded up to the 22nd overall pick and used it to select forward Hendrix Lapierre. While the Caps may have snaggedContinue reading “Caps strum the right chord by selecting Hendrix Lapierre in 2020 first round”
The Pohory-list: Top 10 Rookie Seasons in DC History
While the Washington Wizards had an uneventful end to their season in the NBA bubble, rookie forward Rui Hachimura shined and wound up earning NBA Second Team All-Rookie honors after a strong first campaign. Washington Football Team defensive end Chase Young has had a massive impact on Washington’s defense with 2.5 sacks through two gamesContinue reading “The Pohory-list: Top 10 Rookie Seasons in DC History”
The Pohory-list: Top 10 undrafted players in DC history
I’ve ranked the top 10 first overall picks and have named the best players selected in each first-round draft slot in the past, so today I’m going to look at the other end of the spectrum. First-round picks, especially the first overall selections, enter the league with high expectations. They are the future stars thatContinue reading “The Pohory-list: Top 10 undrafted players in DC history”
Capitals offseason preview
The tumultuous time in the Toronto bubble has to come to an end for the Capitals after being brushed aside by the New York Islanders in five games. The team walks away with a lot of questions and concerns as it now prepares for the 2020-21 season trying to keep the championship window open. HereContinue reading “Capitals offseason preview”
‘Sh*t happens’: the bubble Caps are on on the ropes
“Sh*t happens,” was Alex Ovechkin’s response when asked about missing a wide open net on the power play while the team was losing 3-2 in the second game of their First Round series against the New York Islanders. The tone was resigned, and many took it as a sign of apathy. However, Ovechkin is oneContinue reading “‘Sh*t happens’: the bubble Caps are on on the ropes”
The Wildcard 