Category Archives: Opinion
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
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
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
Rene Bourque Has No Obligation To Fight Joel Rechlicz, Capitals Saturday
One day after forward Rene Bourque, then of the Calgary Flames, connected with an elbow to the jaw of Washington Capitals forward Nicklas Backstrom, a hit that has kept Backstrom out of action since, Backstrom’s teammates voiced their disappointment that … Continue reading
KOL Examines The Trade Deadline – Part III
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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KOL Examines The Trade Deadline – Part II
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
KOL Examines The Trade Deadline – Part I
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
Alex Ovechkin’s Immaturity, Ignorance About Suspension Will Cause Future Problems
By Adam Vingan In the midst of Alex Ovechkin’s press conference regarding his three-game suspension Tuesday, an overzealous fan screamed at him from the top of the bleachers on the other side of the Washington Capitals’ practice rink at Kettler … Continue reading
Washington Capitals In Promising Position Despite Struggles, Angst
The Caps have not had the season that they or anybody else hoped, but considering the trials and tribulations through the first half of the season, things are not as bad as they seem. Adam’s latest column for SB Nation … Continue reading
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