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10-07-2009 - Hershey Bears 2009-10 preview
This year, expect more of the same from the Bears, who are dressing a virtually identical roster to last season.
08-01-2009 - Capitals Top 20 prospects, Fall 2009
The Capitals are goaltender rich in their top 20 prospects.
07-08-2009 - Capitals 2009 draft review
The Capitals were one of only a few teams to take a Russian in the 2009 draft, going for Dmitri Orlov with the 55th pick.
06-20-2009 - Capitals 2009 draft preview
The Capitals hold the No. 24 pick in the draft.
06-15-2009 - Capitals affiliates win both AHL and ECHL titles
This season was one of the most successful years that the Capitals have had within their minor-league system.
06-11-2009 - Capitals 2004 draft evaluation
The 2004 NHL Entry Draft was a turning point for the Capitals organization.
05-16-2009 - Capitals 2008-09 rookie review
There were nine Capitals who fit the NHL’s rookie criteria this season.
03-28-2009 - Off the radar: Maxime Lacroix
Maxime Lacroix has had an outstanding year in the ECHL and will be a sought-after free agent this summer.
02-15-2009 - Q&A with Josh Godfrey
Josh Godfrey is back with the ECHL South Carolina Stingrays.
01-21-2009 - Capitals 2008-09 NCAA prospect update
Capitals 2008-09 NCAA prospect update
The Washington Capitals currently have five prospects at the collegiate level, which includes two centers, one left winger, a defenseman, and a goaltender.
01-14-2009 - Capitals 2008-09 ECHL prospects update
Key players for the Stingrays come from their affiliation with the Washington Capitals and the Hershey Bears.
01-04-2009 - Neuvirth return to ECHL cut too close
Michal Neuvirth injured his groin in Saturday night's game, after getting to the arena just 10 minutes before warmups.
11-16-2008 - Capitals 2008 system audit
The Capitals have been in rebuild mode for several years now, so many of their draft picks are now coming to fruition.
10-06-2008 - Hershey Bears 2008-09 season preview
The Bears should have a strong team in 2008-09.
09-18-2008 - Capitals 2008 training camp preview
Coming off their first post-lockout playoff appearance, the Washington Capitals find themselves firmly out of the rebuilding process and looking to defend their Southeast Division title.
06-19-2008 - Capitals 2008 draft preview
The Capitals hold the No. 23 pick in the 2008 draft.
06-12-2008 - Capitals 2003 draft evaluation
The Capitals had an average yield of just eight NHL games per pick, the fifth-worst of NHL teams during this draft.
04-25-2008 - Gordon finishes strongly for Bears
For a rookie it’s never easy in the beginning, and Andrew Gordon found that out with the Hershey Bears this season.
04-10-2008 - Q&A with Joe Finley
Towering junior defenseman Joe Finley is enjoying a career season with North Dakota.
04-07-2008 - Capitals NCAA prospect update
The Washington Capitals currently have five prospects competing at the collegiate level.
01-22-2008 - Capitals AHL prospects update
With so much on-ice success, this parent club arrangement has been a source of pride for the Capitals organization.
12-13-2007 - Capitals junior prospects update
The Washington Capitals have 13 prospects playing junior hockey this season.
11-15-2007 - Capitals goaltending pipeline
With Olaf Kolzig nearing the end of his career, a look at the Capitals future in net is in order.
10-27-2007 - Alzner a picture of composure in Calgary
The past year has seen the articulate team leader mature, having gone fifth overall and attending his first NHL training camp.
09-13-2007 - Capitals 2007 training camp preview
Nicklas Backstrom is a lock to make the Capitals roster.
09-03-2007 - Capitals Top 20 prospects, Fall 2007
Nicklas Backstrom remains atop the Capitals Top 20 ranking.
07-08-2007 - Capitals 2007 draft review
In the 2007 NHL Entry Draft, the Washington Capitals continued to look towards North American defenders, with some gifted forwards later on.
06-19-2007 - Capitals 2007 draft preview
The Washington Capitals have two picks in the first round, including the No. 5 pick.
05-26-2007 - Neuvirth inconsistent at Memorial Cup
Neuvirth's road to the NHL includes overcoming the language barrier and consistency problems.
05-20-2007 - Capitals 2006-07 rookie review
The Capitals had a lot of contributions from rookies in 2006-07.
05-09-2007 - Capitals Top 20 prospects
Nicklas Backstrom remains the Washington Capitals top prospect.
03-31-2007 - Q&A with Travis Morin
Having finished his season with Minnesota State - Mankato, Travis Morin is getting a taste of the pros with the ECHL South Carolina Stingrays.
02-15-2007 - Q&A with Stephen Werner
Stephen Werner is one of many pro rookies cutting his teeth in the ECHL. He began the season with AHL affiliate Hershey Bears, but was sent down to the South Carolina Stingrays to get more ice time.
12-23-2006 - Capitals AHL/ECHL prospects update
Although it’s been only six months since they captured their league-record ninth Calder Cup championship, the Hershey Bears are already gearing up for another lengthy playoff surge.
11-28-2006 - Capitals junior prospects update
Two Capitals prospects are currently ranked first and fifth in scoring in the QMJHL.
10-06-2006 - Hershey Bears 2006-07 season preview
The summer in Chocolatetown was short this year, as the Hershey Bears are just starting to get back to business coming off of a climactic Calder Cup championship.
09-15-2006 - Capitals training camp preview
After an up and down season that witnessed many of the Washington Capitals’ prospects cracking the line-up, the Caps will continue to look to the future this month by welcoming 48 players to their annual training camp which opens on Sept. 15.
09-04-2006 - Capitals Top 20 prospects
Nicklas Backstrom tops the Washington Capitals prospects list.
07-18-2006 - Capitals 2006 draft review
The Washington Capitals entered the 2006 draft with 11 picks.
06-22-2006 - Hershey Bears win 2006 Calder Cup
The Calder Cup returned to Chocolate Town for the first time since 1997, the first year of affiliation with the Washington Capitals.
06-18-2006 - Capitals 2006 draft preview
The Washington Capitals hold the No. 4 pick in the 2006 NHL Entry Draft.
06-11-2006 - Capitals 2001 draft evaluation
With no first-round pick, the Washington Capitals had a monumentally bad 2001 Entry Draft.
05-27-2006 - Capitals AHL/ECHL prospects season review
Capital affiliate Hershey will host Portland on Tuesday in the deciding Game 7 of the East finals. The winner will meet the Milwaukee Admirals.
05-01-2006 - Capitals 2005-06 rookie review
Eleven rookies played for the Capitals this season, three defensemen and eight forwards.
04-05-2006 - Capitals CHL prospects season review
The Washington Capitals had just four players competing in the Canadian Juniors this season.
03-27-2006 - Capitals Top 20 prospects
Alexander Semin takes over as the Capitals top prospect.
03-07-2006 - Relaxed Schultz attributes success to signing
Signed by the Capitals at the start of the season, Jeff Schultz is having a good final year of junior with no pressure.
02-09-2006 - Klepis looks for consistency in Hershey
With good skill, Jakub Klepis hasn't put it all together into an offensive package for the Hershey Bears.
01-26-2006 - Fehr making an impact with Bears
Washington Capitals prospect Eric Fehr hopes to lead the organization’s AHL affiliate, the Hershey Bears, back to the postseason, after the team barely missed the playoffs last year.
01-26-2006 - Gordon a top penalty killer for Washington
To help solve their special teams woes and in particular improve their penalty kill, the Washington Capitals recalled right wing Boyd Gordon earlier this month.
01-25-2006 - Capitals NCAA prospects update
The Washington Capitals have nine prospects playing NCAA hockey this season.
01-18-2006 - Calder Corner: Ovechkin pulls ahead in rookie race
The Russian prodigy single-handedly outplayed the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim on Friday, earning the first hat trick of his NHL career and help the Capitals to their first win of 2006.
01-09-2006 - Capitals 2006 WJC review
Four Washington Capitals prospects took part in the 2006 World Junior Championships.
12-20-2005 - Capitals AHL/ECHL prospects update
The Washington Capitals have prospects playing for new AHL affiliate Hershey Bears, and the ECHL South Carolina Stingrays.
11-23-2005 - Capitals CHL prospects update
The Washington Capitals have just four prospects competing in the CHL this season.
11-07-2005 - Court rules against Gandler and Semin
The latest on the tug-of-war between the Washington Capitals and their prized Russian prospect, Alexander Semin.
11-04-2005 - Capitals sue prospect Alexander Semin
The Washington Capitals announced last week that they are suing Semin and his agent for breach of contract. He is playing professional hockey in Russia instead of reporting to his NHL team.
10-07-2005 - Hershey Bears season preview
A fixture in the American Hockey League for 61 seasons, the Hershey Bears are entering a new affiliation with the Washington Capitals.
09-20-2005 - Capitals Top 20 prospects
Many on the Washington Capitals Top 20 list could see time with the team this year.
09-05-2005 - Capitals offseason news and notes
A review of the flurry of activity that has taken place over the past few weeks for Washington Capitals prospects and a look ahead to training camp.
08-05-2005 - Capitals 2005 draft review
In the seven-round draft, the Washington Capitals chose five defensemen, one goaltender, and one forward.
07-26-2005 - Capitals 2005 draft preview
The Washington Capitals selection in the 2005 NHL Entry Draft will be No. 14 overall.
07-16-2005 - Capitals/Bears prospects camp report
The Hershey Bears are the new AHL affilate for the Washington Capitals and is hosting a week-long prospects camp.
05-23-2005 - Capitals 2000 draft evaluation
Of the six players the Washington Capitals took in the 2000 NHL Entry Draft, three of them have played games in the NHL.
04-20-2005 - Portland Pirates miss playoffs after tough year
Despite the high number of players who would have competed for jobs with the Capitals, the Pirates struggled to score and finished only .500 on the year.
03-17-2005 - Pirates sail into Maryland for a practice
Portland Pirates, the AHL affiliate of the Washington Capitals, conducted a practice at Piney Orchard Ice Arena in Odenton as they made a roadtrip through the area.
02-28-2005 - Green finds his stride under Molleken
Washington Capitals prospect Mike Green leads the WHL in scoring among defensemen.
02-28-2005 - Q&A with Justin Eddy
Washington Capitals prospect Justin Eddy has gone from back-up on a struggling Portland Pirates team, to go-to guy on the contending ECHL South Carolina Stingrays.
02-23-2005 - Capitals Top 20 prospects
Alexander Ovechkin continues to lead the Washington Capitals Top 20 prospects.
01-12-2005 - Capitals WJC review
Four Washington Capitals prospects were involved in the 2005 WJC. A review of each player follows.
12-30-2004 - Q&A with Alexander Ovechkin
Russian team captain and Washington Capitals prospect Alexander Ovechkin is now playing in his third World Junior Championship.
12-27-2004 - Chris Bourque starts WJC tourney well
Chris Bourque had success in his first game on the USA U-20 team, scoring a power play goal en route to a 5-4 USA victory over Russia on December 25th.
12-13-2004 - Capitals CHL and NCAA prospects update
A review of twelve Washington Capitals prospects currently playing in the CHL and NCAA.
11-14-2004 - Q&A with Maxime Daigneault
Maxime Daigneault of the Washington Capitals is adjusting to life as a pro with the ECHL South Carolina Stingrays.
10-12-2004 - Portland Pirates season preview
The Portland Pirates will put the top-ranked prospect group to work in 2004-05, led by Maxime Ouellet in net.
09-15-2004 - Capitals offseason news wrap-up
Summary of the offseason prospects news of the Washington Capitals.
08-28-2004 - Capitals Top 20 prospects
Five 2004 selections make their debuts on the Washington Capitals Top 20 prospects list.
07-26-2004 - Capitals prospects Black and White game
Washington Capitals prospects took part in a scrimmage late Thursday evening at Piney Orchard Ice Arena in Odenton, Md.
07-25-2004 - Capitals summer development camp wrap-up
The Washington Capitals held their annual summer development camp at their training facility, Piney Orchard Ice Arena in Odenton, Md., the week of July 19-23.
07-22-2004 - Capitals 2004 draft review
The Washington Capitals selected 13 players in the 2004 Entry Draft, headlined by No. 1 pick overall, Alexander Ovechkin.
06-21-2004 - Capitals 2004 draft preview
The Washington Capitals hold the No. 1 overall pick in the 2004 Entry Draft.
05-03-2004 - Capitals goaltending prospects report
A look at the Capitals organizational goaltending prospects during the 2003-04 season.
04-07-2004 - Capitals rookie review 2003-04
With the Capitals early elimination from the 2003-04 playoff picture and mass exodus of high profile players (and their contracts), there was ample time for the team to get a look at many young prospects this season.
03-17-2004 - Capitals prospects push to make the playoffs
Several Caps prospects have been struggling at scoring this season in the AHL, though sound goaltending from an All-Star tandem and a little luck may help to get the Portland Pirates into the final playoff spot in the Atlantic Division.
02-21-2004 - Capitals trade for Brooks Laich
The Capitals dealt fan favorite Peter Bondra for Ottawa top five prospect Brooks Laich and a second round draft pick in 2005.
01-28-2004 - Q&A with Josh Robertson
Interview with Washington Capitals 2003 draft pick Josh Robertson.
01-14-2004 - Capitals: Prospects statistical update
A statistical update on Washington’s prospects.
01-02-2004 - Capitals prospects at WJC
Local Stephen Werner and Alexander Semin shine on at WJC currently taking place in Helsinki, Finland. Team Sweden was eliminated from Championship rounds, though Andreas Valdix and Patric Blomdahl will fight for fourth and fifth.
12-09-2003 - Capitals must decide on Alexander Semin
The Capitals must decide whether or not they wish to send rookie Alexander Semin to participate in the World Junior Championships beginning later this month.
11-11-2003 - Capitals: Prospects statistical update
Weekly statistical update and a little news on Washington’s prospects.
11-03-2003 - Capitals: Prospects statistical update
Weekly statistical update and a little news on Washington’s prospects.
10-27-2003 - Capitals: Prospects statistical update
Statistical update and a little news on Washington’s prospects. Nolan Yonkman is probably out for the year with a torn ACL.
10-20-2003 - Capitals: Prospects update
Statistical update with a little news on all Washington Capital prospects.
10-10-2003 - Capitals: Three prospects make the team
Steve Eminger, Boyd Gordon, and Alex Semin opened the 2003-04 season on the roster for the Washington Capitals.
09-08-2003 - Capitals: Traverse City Tournament update
An update recapping team performance thus far in the Traverse City Prospects tournament.
09-06-2003 - Capitals: Traverse City tournament, Game 1 vs. Blues
Summary of game one between the Washington and St. Louis prospects taking part in the Centre Ice Prospects Tournament in Traverse City, Michigan.
07-30-2003 - Capitals: 2003 draft review
A look at the six players the Washington Capitals chose in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft.
07-16-2003 - Capitals sign Alexander Semin
The Washington Capitals first round draft choice from 2002 Alexander Semin has signed a three year deal beginning as early as next season.
06-28-2003 - Wheat King Eric Fehr goes to Capitals
Reaction by Fehr upon being drafted by the Washington Capitals in the first round of the Entry Draft.
06-16-2003 - Capitals: Draft Possibilities
A look at some potential routes the Capitals may take with the upcoming draft.
06-03-2003 - Capitals Return Two Picks to the Draft
Two Capital draft picks, Nathan Paetsh and Jeff Lucky will re-enter the 2003 draft.
04-23-2003 - Who has a shot at making the jump to Washington
A look ahead for next season; who has a shot of making the team--who does not--and, what has to be done in the meantime.
04-08-2003 - Caps Russian Prospects Rise To The Occasion
Three of the Washington Capitals Russian prospects, Alexander Semin, Igor Schadilov, and Ivan Nepriayev are making their presence known in the currently on-going Russian Super League Playoffs.
04-01-2003 - ECHL Richmond Closes Shop
As reported in the Richmond Times-Dispatch this morning, the ECHL Richmond Renegades (both the Washington and San Jose affiliates in the ECHL) will be closing up shop after 13 years in Central Virginia.
03-27-2003 - Caps Recall Two From Portland
Over the last couple of days, the Washington Capitals have recalled two players from affiliate Portland. Defenseman Josef Boumedienne and Forward Trent Whitfield.
02-01-2003 - Sutherby named Young Stars Game MVP
Caps recently graduated prospect (with 43 NHL games under his belt) proved to the nation that he will be bright star in Washington. Brian was named MVP at the NHL's YoungStar's game this evening in South Beach, Florida.
01-31-2003 - Ouellet shutting down the AHL; Corrinet released
Caps future goaltender Maxime Ouellet is shuttng down the AHL, and was rightfully named to the All-star game as a replacement. Also, forward Chris Corrinet was released earlier this week. Read more about it inside.
01-28-2003 - Washington Prospects Update
Statistical update and a little news on Washington’s prospects.
12-15-2002 - Eminger, Gordon, and Paetsch all make Team Canada
It was officially anounced on Monday that all three Caps invitees -- Eminger, Gordon, and Paetsch will make on the roster for Team Canada in the WJC.
12-11-2002 - Fourth line shuffle; Another shot for Charpy
The Washington Capitals added two young players and subtracted two on Dec. 9 when forwards Trent Whitfield and Andreas Salomonsson were recalled from Portland to replace Steve Eminger and Colin Forbes...
11-07-2002 - Eminger to play another game in 2002-2003?
During the opening month of the season, Washington Capitals’ management and fans were able to get a glimpse of the future centerpiece of their defense. Steve Eminger, 19, the team’s top first round pick in...
10-24-2002 - Pirates look to "Take No Prisoners" in their 10th year
Portland is 1-2-2-0 as of the first five games, fourth in the North Division of the Eastern Conference with four points thus far, and tied for sixteenth overall...
10-07-2002 - Caps Sign Kitchener's Eminger
Caps sign first round draft pick Steve Eminger as well as other news and notes.
10-01-2002 - Perspective: Capitals waiver draft
Here's a sneak peak at what the waiver draft will hold for the Capitals...
09-27-2002 - Washington Capitals junior and European Prospect Update
Washington Capitals Correspondent Rick Davis checks in with the latest updates on the junior and European prospects who one day could make their home in the Nation's capital. Read on for more...
09-26-2002 - Billington or Charpentier?!
Caps have a preseason battle for back-up goaltender. Who will come out victorious?
09-24-2002 - Preseason Woes Give Way To Surprises.
Going winless (0-3) is not a good start for the Capitals organization, save for the preseason. The Caps coaching staff had a few surprises up their sleeves on Sunday returning several Caps forward hopefuls.
09-11-2002 - Traverse City Tournament: Final Stats
Here are the final stats for the Washington Capitals rookies, which just wraped up a tournament win against Detriot, Atlanta, Minnesota, and St. Louis going 4-0-1.
09-10-2002 - Capitals Rookies Win Traverse City Tournament
Capitals' prospects were crowned the winner at the Traverse City, MI tournament as they defeated Minnesota 4-3. The Capitals are in possession of the tie-breaker, their win against Detroit...if Washington happens to lose in tonights match-up against St. Louis.
09-09-2002 - Centre Ice Prospect Tournament: Capitals' Statistics
Here are the latest statistics after last night's overtime win against the Atlanta prospects, 6-5
08-27-2002 - Capitals Prospect Interview: Boyd Gordon
Josh Land sits down with the Caps third pick of the 1st round in this past summer's NHL Entry Draft, Boyd Gordon.
08-17-2002 - Capitals Prospects Working Hard
Capitals prospects are working hard this summer and this week is no exception as four prospects have been invited to the Canadian National Junior summer development camp in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The prospects will also be participating in a Prospect Tournament in Traverse City, Michigan early next month.
08-12-2002 - Capitals Prospect Interview: Jakub Cutta
Caps writer Josh Land sat down with Jakub Cutta last month, at the Capitals Prospect Camp at Piney Orchard Ice Arena in Odenton, MD.
07-26-2002 - Washington and Richmond re-work agreement
The Washington Capitals and Richmond Renegades of the ECHL have announced that they have re-worked their working agreement for next season.
07-25-2002 - Capitals Prospect Interview: Brian Sutherby
Caps writer Josh Land sat down with Brian Sutherby this week, at the Capitals Prospect Camp currently taking place at Piney Orchard Ice Rink in Odenton, MD.
07-22-2002 - Capitals Prospect Camp: Day 6
Capitals prospects began their on-ice regiment today, their first of five days at the Piney Orchard Practice Facility. Read about today's events.
07-12-2002 - 2002-03 Washington Capitals Prospects 11-15
2002-03 Washington Capitals Prospects 11-15: Seth Keggins, Rick Davis, and Josh Land continue taking a look at the Caps top prospects for this upcoming season.
07-01-2002 - Sykora, Low-Balled?
Who is telling the truth? Petr Sykora's agent Rich Winter, or Caps G.M. George McPhee. Was Petr Sykora really low-balled?
06-28-2002 - 2002-03 Washington Capitals Prospects 1-10
2002-03 Washington Capitals Prospects 1-10: Seth Keggins, Rick Davis, and Josh Land all take a look at the Caps top ten prospects for the upcoming season.
06-20-2002 - Capitals' Prospects
With the Draft right around the corner, prospects are hot topics for all hockey fans alike. And whilst I am really looking forward to seeing who the Capitals pick (and name as the new coach – or, possibly, coaches) I think the Capitals have a number of underrated, underused players already in the system that deserve to be given a real shot next season.
06-03-2002 - Capitals Exercise Option on Charpentier
The Washington Capitals announced today that they have exercised a one-year option on prospect goaltender Sebastien Charpentier.
06-01-2002 - Signing additional prospects for 2002-03?
The June 1st deadline has come and gone...with no worries for the Caps organization. All of the Capitals' Entry Draft 2000 CHL players have already been signed. Including Sutherby, Pettinger, Cutta and Van Buskirk. Capitals Editor Seth Keggins takes a look, to analyze whether or not the organization should/or should not sign one (or more) of three remaining European/College prospects.
04-19-2002 - Offseason Series Part 1: Caps Season In Review
Writer Josh Land takes a look at what went wrong and what went right for the Washington Capitals this past NHL season.
04-11-2002 - Capitals Prospect Report: WHL Playoffs 2001-02
Capitals Editor Seth Keggins takes a look at current Caps prospects still taking place in the 2001-02 WHL playoffs.
03-27-2002 - Countdown to Sutherby
And so, the countdown for Brian Sutherby continues. After promising words from both Owner Ted Leonsis and G.M. George McPhee, touted Caps prospect Brian Sutherby could arrive back in Washington as early as next week. Caps Editor Seth Keggins looks at how Moose Jaw Warriors' Sutherby is performing currently in the WHL playoff series versus the Regina Pats.
02-12-2002 - Capitals Prospects Working Hard
The Washington Capitals were unbeaten over the final games before the Olympic break. Hard work and determination, especially from several Caps prospects, have helped the Caps climb closer into the playoff picture once again.
02-11-2002 - Capitals’ Prospects in Portland
A look at Olympian Rastislav Stana and 10 of the current Portland Pirates.
02-07-2002 - Igor Schadilov: Is he ready?
Washington Capitals 1999 Entry Draft selection Igor Schadilov could be ready to jump into the AHL next season, but is General Manager George McPhee ready to convince Igor to make the jump?
02-05-2002 - Capitals Prospects in Portland
A look at 12 of the current Portland Pirates.
02-04-2002 - Caps Woes Prove Opportunity For Prospects
During the Washington Capitals’ recent woes, new Caps writer Josh Land helps take a closer look at what the future may bring for a few Caps prospect's.
01-24-2002 - Interview with Brian Sutherby
Washington Capitals prospect Brian Sutherby was along with Nick Schultz the only player on the Canadian WJC roster with NHL experience. Check out the interview!
01-21-2002 - Caps Prospect News
The Latest News From The Washington Capitals Prospects. Find out about Stana, Fortin, Tvrdon...including the newest addition Ivan Ciernik.
01-08-2002 - Washington Capitals Mid-Season Prospect Review
Hockey's Future new Capitals Writer checks in with his first installment of the Capitals Mid-Season Prospect Report. Read on for a breakdown of how the prospects are faring....
12-29-2001 - Rastislav Stana Stands Tall for Renegades
Richmond Renegades top goaltender Rastislav Stana was a bit of a chance, having been selected in the late rounds of the 1998 NHL entry draft. However, Stana has been strong thus far for the ECHL Richmond Renegades. The 6 foot 2, 180 pound goaltender is the owner of a .917 save percentage as of December 19th. His stellar play has recently been rewarded a brief call-up with...
12-16-2001 - Capitals goaltending prospect Sebastien Charpentier
A look at Portland Pirates' goaltender Sebastien Charpentier
11-25-2001 - Capitals' Prospects in Portland
A look at 20 of Portland Pirates, the Washington Capitals’ top farm team.
11-10-2001 - Capitals' Prospects in Portland
Nolan Yonkman, Jason Ulmer, Roman Tvrdon and more.
08-29-2001 - Washington’s Potential 2001 NHL Rookies – Forwards
Rick Davis is back with a look at some of the players who could crack Washington’s roster as forwards, and why it won’t be easy.
08-21-2001 - Pirates goaltending preview
The Washington Capitals have four possible goaltenders available for the Portland Pirates this season. Which two will be slated to play is yet to be seen.
07-24-2001 - Washington Prospect Pool Re-evaluated
With the recent draft and the departure of three top five prospects, the Caps system has undergone some major changes in the last couple of months. Here are the new prospect rankings, from 1 to 26, with comments after each player.
07-18-2001 - Caps add Jagr, but lose some great young talent
A brief look at the impact of the big Jagr trade on the Capitals’ prospect depth.
06-27-2001 - Capitals 2001 Draft Review
Washington’s 2001 draft was relatively quiet and uneventful, with only one minor trade involving draft picks going down last weekend for the Caps. Here's a brief look at the 10 players the Caps drafted.
06-21-2001 - Capitals 2001 Draft Preview
Although the Capitals do not draft until the 58th pick (barring any trades), the draft is deep enough that Washington may get a couple of NHL caliber players after all. Here is a look at what the Caps may do next weekend.
06-11-2001 - Caps Claim to Open Roster Spot
Washington GM George McPhee said recently that the team would leave a roster spot open for the best rookie. This article takes a look at what other rookies have done recently to make the Caps and who might make the team next year...
05-25-2001 - Capitals 2000-01 Roster Comments
A look at the current Washington Capitals roster players. Regular season numbers, contract status, and thoughts on who will be returning.
03-18-2001 - Caps Make Moves For Playoffs
A breakdown of all the trades the Caps made on deadline day and what they could spell for the near future as well as the long-term.
02-23-2001 - Pirates' Prospects
A look at the top six prospects currently playing with the Portland Pirates, the top farm team for the Washington Capitals.
02-15-2001 - New Rankings for Caps Prospects, 10-20
Perspectives from three different Caps writers on the development and potential of the Washington prospects rated 10-20.
02-06-2001 - 14 Questions with Chris Corrinet
Washington Capitals Prospect Chris Corrinet (currently ranked at number 11 on our prospect depth chart) answers a few questions for us.
01-29-2001 - New Rankings for Caps Prospects, 1-10
A re-working of the Capitals prospect rankings with comments on each player from three Capitals writers. This article includes prospects ranked 1-10.
12-13-2000 - Caps notes: Sutherby and Beech injured
Brian Sutherby had abdominal surgery and will be out of action until after the WHL's winter break...
12-01-2000 - Michal Sivek-a rising star
Michal Sivek is considered to be one of the biggest talents of Czech hockey (1998 draft 29th position). Not only is he very intelligent and clever but is down to earth and he is very polite...
10-02-2000 - Rookie Defensemen Surprise Capitals
When the Washington Capitals signed Sylvain Cote in July, they pencilled him into their already deep defensive depth chart. They expected that Alexei Tezikov would show improvement this year, and challenge for a roster spot...
09-13-2000 - Capitals Camp Full of Stories
It has been an eventful week in DC, as the coaches begin to decide who will wear the Capitals uniform this season. Richer, Witt, Bondra, Bulis, Simon, Gonchar, Beech, Tezikov and Nord are just some of the names who have made headlines so far.
09-08-2000 - Caps Open Camp
Finally, after what seemed like an eternity of an off-season, the Washington Capitals began Training Camp 2000 on Friday. 69 hopefuls took to the ice in what should be a very competitive camp.
08-28-2000 - Portland Pirates Preview
The Capitals have had a busy off-season collecting players, and nobody is sure where they all will fit. With training camp right around the corner, I decided to try to figure out who will be skating for the Portland Pirates this season.
08-21-2000 - Washington Capitals: The Next Generation
The next wave of Capitals prospects are turning pro this season, and itlooks like they won't stay in the minor leagues for long. Here's a look at the eight juniorprospects that will be joining the AHL's Portland Pirates in 2000.
08-14-2000 - Capitals Rookie Class of 2000
Some of them are expected to break in this year, some can be considered longshots. A couple of them may not even be given the chance at all, but these are the players that you may be hearing about as the 2000-01 season begins.
08-08-2000 - Washington Capitals: 2005
It will be a few years before we see the current group of prospects get their chance inWashington. So let's look ahead to what the roster could look like five years from now, as theCaps go on a youth movement.
08-01-2000 - Washington prospects head to summer camp
From July 17th to 28th, the Caps held a summer mini-camp to help their young players get ready for training camp. Nineteen top prospects gathered at Piney Orchard Ice Rink in Odenton, Maryland to practice under the guidance of the NHL coaching staff.
07-27-2000 - Capitals name new ECHL affiliate
The Washington Capitals announced their new East Coast Hockey League affiliate today - the Richmond Renegades.
07-24-2000 - Prospect Profile: Alexei Tezikov
The Capitals have spent their off-season collecting defensemen in an attempt to rebuild their blueline. One player they hope will be a cornerstone of that new defense is Alexei Tezikov.
07-21-2000 - Capitals trade Baumgartner for Royer
The Capitals finally pulled the trigger on the deal that everyone knew would happen. Nolan Baumgartner was traded to the Chicago Blackhawks today for Remi Royer.
07-17-2000 - Time to let Baumgartner go
Six years ago, Nolan Baumgartner was billed as the saviour of the Capitals defense corps. Now, after four years in the minors with nothing to show for it, it's time to part ways with Nolan - for his sake as well as the team's.
07-14-2000 - Scott Stevens trade revisited
On July 13th 1990, Capitals GM David Poile decided not to match the St. Louis Blues’ Free Agent contract offer to defenseman Scott Stevens. As compensation for their loss, the Capitals received first-round picks in 1991 through 1995. The players selected by the Capitals were: Trevor Halverson, Sergei Gonchar, Brendan Witt, Nolan Baumgartner and Miika Elomo. Now, 10 years later (and with the benefit of hindsight), it is up to us to decide if Poile made the right move...
07-04-2000 - Washington Capitals Off-Season Preview
The Capitals have already had a busy off-season, but the biggest moves are yet to come. Many of the changes so far have affected the minor league system, leaving the NHL roster intact. However, with six big-name Restricted Free Agents and the potenti
06-26-2000 - Washington Capitals 2000 Draft in Review
The Capitals surprised no one with the players they selected early on in the 2000 Entry Draft.The top three selections all came from the Western Hockey League, where the Caps have gone forseveral high picks before.
06-19-2000 - Capitals Look Back - Scott Stevens
Watching Scott Stevens raise his second Stanley Cup in five years was extremely painful for long-time Capitals fans. They remember that ten years ago, the Caps let him walk to St. Louis in the first big name - and arguably the largest ever - NHL Free
06-12-2000 - Washington Capitals Entry Draft Preview
George McPhee and the Washington Capitals enter the 2000 entry draft without the luxury ofmultiple high selections like they did a year ago. It would be difficult to beat last year'seffort anyway, as the Class of 1999 looks as though they will ma
06-06-2000 - Capitals Draft Look Back - 1996
With the entry draft on the horizon, and the Capitals coming off what might be their best draft ever, I thought I would take a look back at what is considered the Caps' worst draft of the 1990s. In 1996, Washington had twelve picks - including seven
06-05-2000 - Washington Capitals Update
On June 1st, the Capitals announced the signings of 1998 draft picks Krys Barch (4th round, 106th overall), Nathan Forster (7th round, 179th overall) and Rastislav Stana (7th round, 193rd overall). These signings prevented them from re-entering the 2
06-02-2000 - Interview with Capitals Prospect Nathan Forster
Nathan Forster is a defenseman for the Seattle Thunderbirds (WHL) and a 1998 Washington Capitals draft pick. He justcompleted his fourth season in Seattle, and should be ready to turn pro next season.
05-25-2000 - Washington Capitals Expansion Draft Preview
Due to the depth throughout the Washington Capitals organization, they will most likely lose a talented player in the upcoming expansion draft. However, because the Caps have quite a few Free Agents, the players that Columbus and Minnesota may be interested in will not necessarily be under contract for next season...
05-24-2000 - Washington Capitals End Of Season Prospect Report (Goaltenders)
Welcome to the fifth and final edition of my positional reviews of the Washington Capitals prospects. Today I will give you all the info you need on the goaltenders...
05-14-2000 - Washington Capitals End Of Season Prospect Report (Defensemen)
In the latest installment of my look into the past, present and future of the Capitals' prospects, I take on the daunting task of dissecting the defensemen...
05-11-2000 - Washington Capitals End Of Season Prospect Report (Right Wingers)
Another day, another group of players to be picked apart. This time we will look at the right wingers in the Capitals organization as we try to determine what the future holds for the Caps...
05-10-2000 - Washington Capitals End Of Season Prospect Report (Left Wingers)
Today, I continue my analysis of the Capitals' prospects with a look at the left wingers. Each day this week I will bring you my take on the Caps depth chart position-by-position...
05-09-2000 - Washington Capitals End Of Season Prospect Report (Centers)
Now that the Capitals have made their annual early exit from the playoffs, its time to look back at the season that was. This week I will go in-depth on the Capitals' prospects position-by-position and see how the did this past season and what we can expect from them in the future...
04-25-2000 - Washington Capitals Prospect Report - Playoff Edition
Hello and welcome to the latest Washington Capitals Prospect Update. Today I will give you up-to-date playoff statistics on all of the players on the top 50 list as well as their final regular season stats...
04-11-2000 - Washington Capitals Prospect Report
Hello and welcome to the latest Capitals Prospect Update. In addition to all the news and notes, I will give you up-to-date stats on all of the players on the top 50 list...
03-28-2000 - Washington Capitals Prospect Report
Hello and welcome to the latest Capitals Prospect Update. In addition to all the news and notes, I will give you up-to-date stats on all of the players on the top 50 list.
03-14-2000 - Washington Capitals Prospect Report
Hello and welcome to my latest Capitals Prospect Update. I will give you all the latest news and up-to-date statistics on all of the players on the top 50 list...
02-28-2000 - Washington Capitals Prospect Report
Hello and welcome to my latest Capitals Prospect Update. I will give you all the latest news and up-to-date statistics on all of the players on the top 50 list...
02-14-2000 - Washington Capitals Prospect Report
Hello and welcome to my latest Capitals Prospect Update. I will give you all the latest news and up-to-date statistics on all of the players on the top 50 list...
02-02-2000 - Washington Capitals Prospect Report
Hello and welcome to my latest Capitals Prospect Update. I will give you all the latest news and up-to-date statistics on all of the players on the top 50 list.
01-19-2000 - Washington Capitals Prospect Report
Welcome to the first of my bi-weekly reports on the Washington Capitals prospects. In addition to giving you up-to-date statistics on all of the players on the top-fifty list, I will let you know what's going on with the Portland Pirates and all of
12-02-1999 - Unlikely Rookies Contributing to Capitals
They've been hearing it all their lives: "You're too small", "You haven't scored enough", "Undrafted players never make it to the NHL". Well, don't look now, but Glen Metropolit and Jeff Halpern are doing just fine, thank you very much. They may hav
08-30-1999 - Capitals Update
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07-27-1999 - Capitals Have the Future Makings of a Strong Defensive Corp
The Washington Capitals may not have the best group of prospects in hockey anymore, but how can you blame them? The team has graduated some awful good talent in the past few years: Jan Bulis, Jaroslav Svejkowsky, Richard Zednik, and Brendan Witt.
06-28-1999 - Capital Secure Bright Future With Strong 1999 Draft
The Washington Capitals didn't waste much time replenishing their rather depleted prospect pool. With five of the top thirty-seven picks on Saturday, Washington was virtually guaranteed to come away with a strong group of players. The Capitals did n
06-28-1999 - Capitals 1999 draft review
The 1999 NHL Entry Draft has come and gone and the Washington Capitals did a very good job resupplying their prospects ranks. The Capitals had 5 of the top 37 picks in the draft, and all five of those were added to the new ranking.
05-25-1999 - Caps Look For Raw Sill Up Front
The Washington Capital are in a solid spot for the 1999 NHL Draft. They will be selecting seventh overall and they appear as if they'll have quite a few options when their pick comes up.
04-09-1999 - Newest Capital Tezikov Still Faces Numbers Game
On Tuesday, March 23, the NHL trade deadline came and went. For Alexei Tezikov, his career with the Buffalo Sabres organization came to an end not long after it began. Tezikov had only been contracted to the Sabres since January 3, 1999. He missed h
04-03-1999 - Caps trade for Alexei Tezikov and sign college prospects
Well following the trade deadline the Washington Capitals were very busy. Washington traded veteran's Joe Juneau, Tom Chorske, Dale Hunter and Craig Berube. The only body they received back was highly touted Sabres prospect Alexei Tezikov.
02-21-1999 - State of the Capitals prospects
Table of Contents: - General article on State of Caps prospects- Capitals Prospects - general information- Top 15 list- Several Player profiles- Player statsistics
11-11-1997 - Rookie Richard Zednik puts on a show
Despite the Capitals’ mediocre record of 2-6-2 through the past ten games, the rookies have been putting on a show, particularly Richard Zednik...
09-15-1997 - Capitals’ Training Camp notes
A unanimous sigh of relief is coming from Piney Orchard Ice Arena in Odenton, Maryland, the site of the Washington Capitals’ 1997 training camp. No injuries. Yet.(Knock on wood Ron Wilson!) Any hockey fan with a decent memory knows the significance of those three words...
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