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In the Case of the Capitals’ Offseason, Silence May Be Golden
Posted: 6th July 2010 by Ryan Davenport in NHL
As the big-ticket free agency signings on July 1st and 2nd came and went, the Washington Capitals stood pat (minus presumed minor league netminder Dany Sabourin), which comes as a surprise to many—seeing as the President's Trophy-winning Caps bowed out in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs this Spring.
While pundits will say this is a mistake on General Manager George Mcphee's part, I think it is the ...
Adam Oates: The Best Player Who Won’t Make the Hall Of Fame
Posted: 21st June 2010 by Ryan Davenport in NHL
Every year, the debate over what players should be inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame rages on.
Everything from statistics and leadership credentials to individual awards and championships won are taken into consideration, but the formula for what makes a player "Hall of Fame" calibre remains unclear.
The Hall of Fame selection committee seems to place a premium on players with winning pedigrees (see Gillies, Clark), as well as ...
Washington Capitals’ 2010 Offseason Is the Most Important in Franchise History
Posted: 9th June 2010 by Ryan Davenport in NHL
Still reeling from the mind-boggling Game Seven loss to the Montreal Canadiens, the Washington Capitals have a long offseason ahead of them.
The most valuable thing the team and management can take from this season is this: The team's on-ice product is the most entertaining in the league, but changes need to be made if a championship parade is to take place in D.C.
The Caps offense is an absolute juggernaut, with ...