Nothing immortalizes a player like a number retirement. In doing so, a franchise essentially declares, “this player was so incredible that anyone who wears this number after him would be insulting his legacy.” Ok maybe not that extreme, but it does signify a player who had a legendary impact on the franchise. As of rightContinue reading “Rafter Watch: Which numbers are most likely to be retired next?”
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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”
The Wildcard 