Author Archives: Adam Vingan
Missing Postseason Will Help Capitals’ Future
For the better part of three years, there has been one mantra that has been attached to the Washington Capitals: their season will be judged on postseason success. That is what happens when a team runs roughshod over seven months … Continue reading
Where Has Secondary Scoring Gone?
Entering Saturday, only three teams in the NHL – the Detroit Red Wings, Nashville Predators and Philadelphia Flyers – had more double-digit goal scorers than the Washington Capitals’ eight. That statistic may surprise you and the likely reason is because … Continue reading
KOL Examines The Trade Deadline – Part V
If there is one thing that sports fans cannot live without, it is speculation. That being said, the NHL trade deadline is fast approaching – February 27 at 3 p.m. ET – so ’tis the season to start speculating. The … Continue reading
Philipp Grubauer Years Away From NHL, But Maturity Level Already There
While paying a rare visit to Kettler Capitals Iceplex Wednesday, Washington Capitals associate goaltender coach and former Caps goaltender Olaf Kolzig shared his thoughts on recent developments within the organization, including head coach Dale Hunter’s decision to start Braden Holtby … Continue reading
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Dale Hunter Undermines Michal Neuvirth’s Confidence, Could Leave Lasting Impact
To say that Michal Neuvirth’s season so far has been tumultuous would be an understatement. Actually, Neuvirth’s turmoil started even before the season did, when he went from being the presumed No. 1 goaltender for the Washington Capitals after the … Continue reading
Washington’s Blind Faith Could Lead To Premature End Of Season
The events surrounding the Washington Capitals over the last 24 hours can best be described as inane. After Michal Neuvirth started Sunday’s 3-2 loss to the New York Rangers in place of an ill Tomas Vokoun, head coach Dale Hunter … Continue reading
Karl Alzner’s Desire, Drive Driven By Father
Despite living in British Columbia, Gunther Alzner “brainwashed” his son, Karl, into liking the Toronto Maple Leafs, who he first started watching when they last won the Stanley Cup in 1967. Karl idolized the Leafs’ high-scoring captain, Doug Gilmour, but … Continue reading
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KOL Examines The Trade Deadline – Part IV
If there is one thing that sports fans cannot live without, it is speculation. That being said, the NHL trade deadline is fast approaching – February 27 at 3 p.m. ET – so ’tis the season to start speculating. The … Continue reading
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Third Period Between Caps, Jets Features Rare Scoring Outburst
Before the floodgates opened in the third period of Thursday’s game between the Washington Capitals and Winnipeg Jets, a period that saw both teams score twice before the Jets ultimately won 3-2 in a shootout, the first 50 minutes featured … Continue reading
For Capitals, Home Is Where Wins Are
So much attention has been paid to the Washington Capitals’ deficiencies on the road (not to mention the home struggles of the Caps’ fellow Verizon Center inhabitant) that no one seems to notice how successful the Caps have been at … Continue reading
