07 February, 2012

Category Archives: Boyd Gordon

More One-Goal Drama, Further Climbing up the Standings

You didn’t want this one preserved on the DVR, but the bottom line is that a Mike Green-less Capitals club has scratched and clawed its way through a litany of one-goal victories of late to reclaim first place in the Southeast division. The Caps are alone in first place in the Southeast for the first [...]

High Sticks and Hip Checks: Caps Win Over Leafs

Washington looked as if it was going to play a complete game against Toronto last night, leading 3-1 heading into the final 20 minutes, despite being down early in the first period. The Maple Leafs however had other ideas, and in swift fashion scored three unanswered goals to take the lead late in the third. [...]

Suddenly, It’s a Short Series Again

We’ll get to Boyd Gordon’s remarkable shorthanded, late second period heroics in a minute. But first, you can see the way this whole thing in the East is setting up, can’t you? The Caps are all but certain to move on, vanquishing the 8th seed and drawing next the 7th — Philly — in a [...]

Hockey 'n Heels 3: Slap Shot Edition

On Saturday the Capitals hosted their third annual Hockey ‘n Heels event. Over 300 women attended the event, which sold out in less than two days.

Opening Night Roster Set

The Washington Capitals announced that Karl Alzner and Chris Bourque have been assigned to the Hershey Bears. Quintin Laing was placed on waivers and, if cleared, will report to Hershey. 2008 Washington Capitals Opening Night Roster FORWARDS   #   Player Ht. Wt. Shoots Born Birthplace 2007-08 Club(s) League(s) 19 BACKSTROM, Nicklas 6’0″ 183 Left 11/23/87 Gavle, [...]

Opening Night Roster Set

The Washington Capitals announced that Karl Alzner and Chris Bourque have been assigned to the Hershey Bears. Quintin Laing was placed on waivers and, if cleared, will report to Hershey. 2008 Washington Capitals Opening Night Roster FORWARDS   #   Player Ht. Wt. Shoots Born Birthplace 2007-08 Club(s) League(s) 19 BACKSTROM, Nicklas 6’0″ 183 Left 11/23/87 Gavle, [...]

Super Teambuilding

Thanks to Capitals Director for Media Relations Nate Ewell for passing on a great photograph from the season ticket holder’s party.

How a Cup Contender Candidate Is Identified

The flattering forecasts are coming in fast and furious. The Caps are a consensus selection to win the Southeast division for a second consecutive season, but additionally, they’re commonly identified either explicitly as a Stanley Cup contender or a “dark horse” one. To quote the good living theme from the movie ‘Things to To in [...]

Ten Top Storylines for the Start of Training Camp 2008

(10) Gabby from the Get-go. Capitals players had plenty of time to come to grips with Bruce Boudreau’s system, what with his arriving from Hershey at Thanksgiving. In his 61 games in 2007-08, Boudreau went 20 games over .500 (37-17-7). Had that projected over the full season, the Caps not only would have won the [...]

Oh Boyd! One Capital Left to Sign

The Washington Capitals have signed Boyd Gordon to a one year deal.  Tarik El-Bashir is reporting the deal is worth $725,000.  That leaves Shaone Morrisonn as the final player to sign.  Morrisonn has filed for arbitration and the hearing has been set for July 24th. From the press release: Gordon, 24, completed his fifth professional [...]

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