Mark Solway The 2007 NHL free agent market opened on Sunday, but it was definitely not a day of rest. With 26 players signing with new teams on the first day, it was a feeding frenzy as some of the best names available disappeared quickly. The Washington Capitals struck twice, inking Tom Poti and Victor Kozlov. The … Read more
The Washington Redskins released the schedule for the 2007 Training Camp on Thursday. This year, there are just eight practice sessions open to the public. Friday, July 27, 5 p.m. Saturday, July 28, 4:30 p.m. Sunday, July 29, 4 p.m. Tuesday, July 31, 4 p.m. Thursday, August 2, 4 p.m. Friday, August 3, 10 a.m. … Read more
The 2007 NHL Draft is done, and the Washington Capitals have some new players that they hope will fit into their organizational chart. On a weekend that saw the Capitals wheeling and dealing both days, Washington came away with ten new draftees, as well as stockpiling a few extras for the 2008 Draft. Let’s take … Read more
To anyone who has dealt with the Washington Capitals PR staff, this honor comes as no surprise. They are nothing but helpful, whether you are Tarik El-Bashir from the Post or Scott Hurrey from theHogs.net. Their professionalism and attitude is nothing but tremendous. Making this award extra special, is that it comes the Professional Hockey … Read more
The NHL has their annual entry draft this weekend in Columbus, Ohio. Nationwide Arena, Columbus, OH Round 1: Fri., June 22, 7 p.m. ET, Versus, TSN, NHL Network Rounds 2-7: Sat., June 23, 10 a.m. ET, NHL Network Live video stream will also be available on NHL.com The Capitals have the fifth overall selection. Washington … Read more
Yesterday at the Draft Day party, the Washington Capitals introduced their new uniforms for 2007/2008. While the design was unfortunately leaked just days before the unveiling due to a computer hack, the new look was still well received by more than 2000 Caps fans that had gathered at the Kettler Ice Complex. The Capitals are … Read more
The Washington Capitals have the fifth overall pick in this weekend’s NHL Entry Draft. Prognosticating whom the Caps will take at the number five slot requires a lot of analysis – who will the teams before them take? Will the Caps draft for need or by best available talent? Will they take someone that can … Read more
The Washington Capitals will host a press conference on Monday to introduce the number four overall draft-pick from the 2006 NHL Entry Draft, Nicklas Backstrom. He will be making his first appearance in front of the Washington press at noon at the Kettler Capitals Iceplex in Arlington, Virginia. Backstrom just finished playing at the World … Read more
The Washington Redskins signed tight end Zach Hilton and running back Derrick Blaylock this week. Both players worked out at the rookie camp this past weekend, and both obviously impressed enough to get a contract and a further look. Hilton is a four-year NFL veteran that comes to Washington via the Jets. The 6’8″, 268 … Read more
The 2007 NFL Draft has come and gone. For Redskin fans, it was hopefully about quality as opposed to quantity; Washington had just five picks, and only one of them was on day one. After selecting safety LaRon Landry with the sixth overall selection on Saturday, the Redskins went after some depth in round two. … Read more