In what was expected to be another aggressive, offensive affair, Game 2 turned into a tale of two goalies. On one side, there’s the young, four-year veteran who is regarded as one of the best young goalies in the NHL. On the other side is a raw but talented 20-year old prospect that is in … Read more
(Updated throughout the game) 1st Period: – Simeon Varlamov gets the start over Jose Theodore. – The Rangers struck early with their first goal on the 20-year old goalie just 7:34 into the game. The goal was scored by Ryan Callahan. It was his 1st goal in the Playoffs. He had 22 on the season. … Read more
For those that would like to read more about Reed Doughty, I added a few questions and quotes from my interview with him that weren’t included in the article. I also added links to article what Reed has been up to lately. THN: How has he (Albert Haynesworth) fit in with the team so far? … Read more
In this exclusive interview with THN, Redskins safety Reed Doughty describes how he spent his offseason, his decision to return to the team, how he felt about the team’s offseason moves, and his outlook on the 2009 NFL Draft. If anyone knows adversity, it’s Reed Doughty. Whether it’s battling to make an NFL roster as … Read more
The Redskins have addressed another need by bringing back the missing original member of “The Dirtbags.” Left guard Derrick Dockery will sign a five-year, $26.5 deal to return to the Redskins. The contract should be a happy medium between the reported three-year, $12 million pact offered by the Redskins just prior to free agency in … Read more
The Redskins have done it again. This time, it’s record setting. Never shy from attempting to catch the big fish in the ocean known as NFL free agency, the Redskins have essentially caught the whale shark of this year’s talent pool. The team doled out a 7-year, $100 million contract to former Tennessee Titans defensive … Read more
On Friday the Redskins announced the release of nine-year veteran linebacker Marcus Washington. Washington joined the Redskins in 2004 and instantly became a fan favorite and locker room prescence with his infectious smile and neverending energy on the field. Washington had instant success with the Redskins, earning a Pro Bowl bid in his first season … Read more
On Friday the Redskins announced they had re-signed long snapper Ethan Albright, who was set to become an unrestricted free agent. Albright has been the model of consistency since his arrival in Washington in 2001. Known for his accuracy and speed on his snaps and solid blocking, he made his first appearance in the Pro … Read more
The Redskins have signed more special teams competition in the form of journeyman kicker Dave Rayner and Canadian Football League star kick returner Dominique Dorsey. Rayner was originally drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in 2005 but had his most productive season with the Green Bay Packers in 2006, scoring 109 points. Dorsey won the CFL’s … Read more
The Redskins have signed Zac Atterberry to compete with current punter Ryan Plackemeier this offseason. The team also signed it’s second fullback of the offseason to compete for a reserve role behind Pro Bowler Mike Sellers, who was the only active fullback on the roster in 2008. Fullback Jonathan Evans joins the team as an … Read more