Forgotten Washington Capitals: Matt Cooke
When hockey fans remember former NHL player Matt Cooke, they may picture him either as a Vancouver Canuck or Pittsburgh Penguin. Both cases are fair. Cooke was in Vancouver for…
Category Archives: Capitals History
Non-Canadian-Born Captains to Win the Stanley Cup
On Monday, June 24, 2024, the Florida Panthers captured their first Stanley Cup title in a thrilling Game 7 victory over the Edmonton Oilers. When NHL commissioner Gary Bettman came…
Today in Hockey History: June 26
Yesterday in Hockey History: June 25 Tomorrow in Hockey History: June 27 If you are a fan of the draft, then June 26 is a huge day for you. Five…
Washington Capitals’ History of Drafting 5th Overall
The fifth overall pick in an NHL Entry Draft has the potential to have a star available to whatever team selects at that spot. Sometimes the player picked ends up…
The Worst 1st Overall Draft Pick…Ever
The 2025 Draft is set for June 27 and 28, and the New York Islanders, with the first overall pick, are starting to dream of adding that next great piece…
Capitals Have History on Their Side With 17th Pick
The Washington Capitals are currently selecting with the 17th overall pick in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft. They have held this exact spot on multiple occasions before throughout their history.…
Reviewing David Poile’s Tenure as Capitals General Manager
General manager (GM) David Poile followed in his father’s footsteps. Bud Poile is known in the hockey world for his time playing for five of the Original Six NHL teams…
Capitals Draft History: Selecting Robert Picard
The Washington Capitals have held the third overall pick in the NHL Entry Draft only once in their franchise’s history. It was back during the 1977 Draft. After center Dale…
Forgotten Washington Capitals: Phil Housley
When it comes to statistically the best defensemen in NHL history in points, the first name is Ray Bourque, who played for the Boston Bruins and Colorado Avalanche. He finished…
Today in Hockey History: June 7
Yesterday in Hockey History: June 6 Tomorrow in Hockey History: June 8 There was still plenty of hockey played on June 7, and we got to see a trio of…