Mark Solway, Author at The-Hogs.net

An Even Dozen

May 26, 2016February 5, 2010 by Mark Solway

There will surely be a dozen bad ‘dozen’ references in headlines tonight, but it won’t take away from the magnificent ride that the 2009/2010 Wasgington Capitals are on. Thursday night they made it twelve straight wins with an impressive comeback win over the New York Rangers in their own barn – Madison Square Garden. Nicklas … Read more

Redskins Sign Long Snapper

January 30, 2010 by Mark Solway

On Friday, the Redskins reported that the team had signed free agent long snapper Nick Sundberg to a reserve/futures contract.

Okay, maybe not exactly earth shattering news, but it’s January!

Caps Extend To Nine

May 26, 2016January 30, 2010 by Mark Solway

It was business as usual on Friday night at the Verizon Center – at least for the month of January. The Washington Capitals etched out a 4-1 victory over the Florida Panthers for their ninth consecutive victory, and their franchise record-tying twelfth win of the month. Led by three-point performances from Mike Knuble and Nicklas … Read more

Trade Value Chart

June 1, 2025January 29, 2010 by Mark Solway

This is the time of year when Redskin fans start talking about trading draft picks and what the Redskins are going to do with their picks.

2010 NFL Draft Order

January 30, 2010January 29, 2010 by Mark Solway

While the Super Bowl will still determine the order of the last two selections, and coin tosses will determine three other selection slots (10th, 16th and 19th), here is a look at the 2010 NFL Draft Order:

Meet The Redskin Coaches: Offense

May 26, 2016January 29, 2010 by Mark Solway

With the announcement that Keenan McCardell will become the Washington Redskins’ next wide receiver coach, it appears that the 2010 staff is now complete. While Washington may still add another name or two to the list, all of the important positions have been filled. Only four coaches remain from the last regime – Danny Smith … Read more

Longest Streak in How Long?

June 2, 2025January 28, 2010 by Mark Solway

When the final buzzer went at the Verizon Center on Wednesday night, the Caps had earned their eighth win in a row.

That may not seem like a massive number, but it’s the longest winning streak for Washington since they had ten straight wins in 1983-84 season – over 25 years ago. In fact, it equals their longest streak since 1989.

Eight Straight For Caps

May 26, 2016January 27, 2010 by Mark Solway

The Washington Capitals exploded for three goals in a two and a half minute span in the third period, to beat up the Anaheim Ducks 5-1. The win was Washington’s eighth win a row, equaling their longest string of victories since the 1983-84 season when they had ten. Alex Ovechkin brought fans at the Verizon … Read more

Caps 6, Leafs 1

June 2, 2025January 16, 2010 by Mark Solway

The Washington Capitals posted an impressive 6-1 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Friday night at the Verizon Center.

Caps Roll Over Leafs

May 26, 2016January 16, 2010 by Mark Solway

The Washington Capitals took advantage of a tired Toronto Maple Leafs squad, and pasted the boys in blue 6-1 to the delight of a packed crowd at the Verizon Center. Alex Ovechkin showed why he’s the best in the game with a five-point night, one goal and four assists, to move into second place overall … Read more