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Something Big Is Already Built

19 September, 2008

In a very real sense, the Ballston Massacre yesterday represented the culmination of the Capitals’ rebuild. Last September, Capitals’ owner Ted Leonsis decreed that the rebuild was over, asserting that his young team was primed for playoff contention. But being rebuilt as both Leonsis and General Manager George McPhee targeted 5 years ago, I believe, [...]

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Prospects, Like Fine Red Wine, Take Time

26 June, 2008

We’re in this interim between the draft and the Capitals’ July Development Camp (mercifully, a period lasting little more than two weeks), and with the arrival in town soon of so many recently drafted prospects, it seems an appropriate time to map out what I regard as a fair and accurate timetable for hockey fans [...]

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Washington Capitals' Top Prospects, Spring 2008

5 May, 2008

Continuing an OFB tradition, we present our rankings of the Capitals’ prospects at the conclusion of the hockey season. Many of the names below you’ll have a chance to see at Kettler Capitals Iceplex this July, for Development Camp (July 7-12). What’s the lead storyline among the futures holdings? Gotta be the arrival of one [...]

Also filed in American Hockey League, Andrew Gordon, Chris Bourque, Francois Bouchard, Hershey Bears, Jay Beagle, Joe Finley, Josh Godfrey, Karl Alzner, Mathieu Perreault, Michal Neuvirth, Prospects, Sami Lepisto, Simeon Varlamov, Washington Capitals | Comments (17)

Summer State of the Team – The Forwards

30 July, 2007

As Training Camp slowly (so slowly) approaches, we decided to take a quick look at some of the new faces, returnees, hopefuls and last-chancers that will be vying for a spot in the Caps’ forward corps. Battles at many slots are expected, and this may be one of the most competitive camp in Caps’ history.
First, [...]

Also filed in Andrew Gordon, Boyd Gordon, Brian Sutherby, Brooks Laich, Chris Bourque, Dave Steckel, Matt Pettinger | Comments (10)

Washington Capitals Depth Chart, Summer 2007

20 July, 2007

Herewith, our attempt to devise a depth chart for the Caps to coincide with the recent completion of the team’s annual Rookie Development Camp. It’s important to note that with it we are not forecasting specific line combos but rather attempting to slot players by position according to their professional production and most recent performances [...]

Also filed in Andrew Gordon, Boyd Gordon, Brian Sutherby, Brooks Laich, Chris Bourque, Dave Steckel, Development Camp, Francois Bouchard, Frivolous Summer File, Hershey Bears, Joe Finley, Karl Alzner, Mathieu Perreault, Matt Pettinger, Michal Neuvirth, Milan Jurcina, Olaf Kolzig, Sami Lepisto, Shaone Morrisonn, Simeon Varlamov, Steve Eminger | Comments (15)

Extra Duty on a Summer Friday Night

14 July, 2007

Friday night’s scrimmage went a bit off script: the coaches decided to incorporate specialty teams play midway through both periods, with the teams alternating manpower advantages for the balance of the back half of the stanzas. There was also this pleasant surprise: sudden death overtime play. In the second 5-minute OT session Nicklas Backstrom swept [...]

Also filed in American Hockey League, Andrew Gordon, Development Camp, Francois Bouchard, Hershey Bears, Kettler Capitals Iceplex, Mike Vogel, Simeon Varlamov | Comments (3)

Rookie Camp 2007: Passing Out Deli Numbers to the Pro Prospects

13 July, 2007

Halfway through the Capitals’ 2007 Rookie Camp, I have this general observation: there are bushels full of authentically professional hockey players skating out at Kettler Capitals this week. And the overwhelming majority of them are going to return this fall to their junior, collegiate, or minor pro clubs for additonal ripening. But shift after shift [...]

Also filed in Development Camp, Francois Bouchard, Joe Finley, Karl Alzner, Mathieu Perreault | Comments (0)

Let's Go Camping

10 July, 2007

The Caps this afternoon released a finalized roster for this week’s Rookie Camp out at Kettler Capitals. Here’s what it looks like:

No.
Name
Pos.
Ht.
Wt.
Birthdate
2006-07 Team
Acquired

19
Nicklas Backstrom
C
6-0
183
11/23/87
Brynas U-18 (Sweden)
Draft (1st, 2006)

29
Jamie Hunt
D
6-2
200
4/20/84
Hershey (AHL)
Free Agent

30
Michal Neuvirth
G
6-1
197
3/23/88
Plymouth (OHL)
Draft (2nd, 2006)

31
Daren Machesney
G
6-0
182
4/17/87
S. Carolina (ECHL)/Hershey (AHL)
Draft (5th, 2005)

34
Sasha Pokulok
D
6-5
220
5/25/86
S. Carolina (ECHL)/Hershey (AHL)
Draft (1st, 2005)

36
Francois Bouchard
RW
6-1
187
4/26/88
Baie-Comeau (QMJHL)
Draft (2nd, 2006)

40
Simeon Varlamov
G
6-1
183
4/27/88
Yaroslavl (Russia)
Draft (1st, 2006)

41
Theo [...]

Also filed in Development Camp, Francois Bouchard, Joe Finley, Karl Alzner, Kettler Capitals Iceplex, Mathieu Perreault, Michal Neuvirth, Sami Lepisto, Simeon Varlamov | Comments (4)

July's Much-Needed Hockey Fix

6 July, 2007

Boz penned a persuasive piece on the great value offered up by Tiger Woods and Congressional Country Club this week. He’s right — $25 admission, and no parking charge, for a full day in the sun on one of the most beautiful pieces of property in the region is a value day very well spent. [...]

Also filed in Andrew Gordon, Development Camp, DraftGeek, Entry Draft, Francois Bouchard, Joe Finley, Karl Alzner, Kettler Capitals Iceplex, Mathieu Perreault, Michal Neuvirth | Comments (7)

Postseason Prospect Update; Perreault Named First-Team All Star

2 April, 2007

The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League announced its Rookie and First- and Second-team All Stars over the weekend, and Caps’ prospects Mathieu Perreault and Francois Bouchard, predictably, made them. Perreault was selected for the league’s First All-Star team, Bouchard its Second.
We’ll be keeping an eye on Perreault early this week. He and his Acadie Bathurst [...]

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