Offseason Shopping List: Centers

by J.P. on Mar 3, 2007 10:16 AM EST

Let's go shopping, shall we? It's no secret that the Caps will be in the market for a first-line center this offseason, and should they choose to go the free agent route to fill that hole, there are a number of options out there. Unfortunately, that number is three or four. Who are they and who...

Datsyuk To Stay In Detroit?

by J.P. on Mar 18, 2007 10:51 AM EDT

According to the Detroit News:Center Pavel Datsyuk laughed off an Internet rumor he was planning on signing with Washington this summer to team with Alexander Ovechkin.Datsyuk can become an unrestricted free agent this summer, and his agent Gary Greenstin and the Wings have made mild progress on a...

Saturday Roundup/Gameday: Sabres @ Caps

by J.P. on Apr 7, 2007 7:56 AM EDT

[NHL.com Preview - WashingtonCaps.com Pregame]As I watched the Tampa Bay Lightning crap away a shot at the Division title last night at home to the mighty Thunder Cats, I actually for a moment thought, "At least I don't have to deal with that frustration/heartbreak." Then I remembered the last 81...

Anyone Still Have Someone Else Atop Their Off-Season Wish List?

by J.P. on May 5, 2007 4:56 PM EDT

Hockey's Latest Two-"Sport" Athlete

by J.P. on Jun 27, 2007 6:14 PM EDT

When I say "hockey player" and "World Series" you say "Chris Drury." Maybe even Tom Glavine. But that may be about to change.

Caps To Target Comrie?

by J.P. on Apr 15, 2007 9:42 AM EDT

Bruce Garrioch (I know, I know... grain of salt and all) is reporting that "the Capitals might take a run at [signing] Ottawa C Mike Comrie in the off-season. He will be an unrestricted free agent and the club needs to improve the talent around RW Alexander Ovechkin if they're going to make the...

Friday Roundup/Gamenight: Caps @ Rangers

by J.P. on Oct 12, 2007 12:00 AM EDT

[AP Preview - WashingtonCaps.com Preview]In case you need help firing up the Ranger hatred for tonight's game, let me provide this brief reminder of what transpired the last time these two teams got together at MSG:With that out of the way, we can turn our attention to the game.Three games into the...

Stat Of The Day

by J.P. on Nov 1, 2007 11:32 AM EDT

Michael Nylander, who will make $5.5 million this year, has 11 points (4-7-11) through 11 games. So do Chris Drury ($7.1m, 1-7-8) and Scott Gomez ($10m, 2-1-3) combined.

Tuesday Roundup/Gamenight: 'Canes @ Caps

by J.P. on Apr 1, 2008 6:38 AM EDT

[AP Preview - WashingtonCaps.com Preview]Fact #1: The Carolina Hurricanes have had more power play opportunities than any other team in hockey, and by a country mile (their margin in extra man chances over the second-place Red Wings is the same as the margin between the Wings and 14th place...