Cats Host Caps in Early Season Showdown
There are storylines of players who will be facing off against former teammates, but tonight's clash boils down to a battle for Southeast Division supremacy. Florida surprisingly leads the faltering Caps by five points.
Categories: Eastern Conference, Florida Panthers, NHL Talk, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Alex Semin, Alexander Ovechkin, Dale Hunter, Florida Panthers, Jose Theodore, National Hockey League, NHL, Nicklas Backstrom, Tomas Fleischmann, Tomas Vokoun, Washington Capitals
As Expected Boudreau Resurfaces Quickly, Takes Over in Anaheim
Boudreau takes over a Ducks team that is floundering similarly to the Capitals club he took charge of and turned into a powerhouse back in 2007. Anaheim is hoping he can have the same type of success on the West coast.
Categories: Anaheim Ducks, NHL Talk, Western Conference, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Alexander Ovechkin, Alexander Semin, Anaheim Ducks, Bobby Ryan, Corey Perry, Mike Green, National Hockey League, NHL, Nicklas Backstrom, Randy Carlyle, Ryan Getzlaf, Teemu Selanne, Washington Capitals
Boudreau Firing Not Surprising Result After Turmoil, Caps’ Slide
The old adage in professional sports is how it is much easier to fire a coach than it is to fire 23 players. That saying rang true in Washington this morning as Boudreau was relieved of his duties, and replaced by Dale Hunter.
Categories: Eastern Conference, NHL Talk, Washington Capitals, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Alexander Ovechkin, Alexander Semin, Bruce Boudreau, Dale Hunter, Jason Chimera, Joel Ward, Mike Knuble, National Hockey League, NHL, Nicklas Backstrom, Troy Brouwer, Washington Capitals
Nicklas Backstrom Thriving in Alex Ovechkin’s Shadow
By Alexander Monaghan President A quick glance at the League leaders in scoring would yield some household names. Budding forwards [...]
Read more...Categories: Eastern Conference, NHL Talk, Washington Capitals, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Alexander Ovechkin, Alexander Semin, Bruce Boudreau, Nicklas Backstrom, Washington Capitals
Who’s to Blame in Washington?
By Alexander Monaghan President of NHLHotStove.com About a month ago to the day, we discussed the possibility of Head Coach [...]
Read more...Categories: Eastern Conference, Washington Capitals, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Alexander Ovechkin, Bob Wood, Braden Holtby, Bruce Boudreau, Cody Eakin, Dmitri Orlov, Evgeny Kuznetsov, George McPhee, Jason Arnott, Jeff Schultz, John Carlson, Karl Alzner, Marco Sturm, Marcus Johansson, Mark French, Michal Neuvirth, Mike Green, New York Rangers, Nicklas Backstrom, Patrick Wey, San Jose Sharks, Semyon Varlamov, Stanislav Galiev, Tampa Bay Lightning, Ted Leonsis, Washington Capitals
Flyers overcome 3-0 deficit, fall to Caps in shootout
The Philadelphia Flyers have had their difficulties in recent times playing with and holding onto leads in home games. On Tuesday night against the Washington Capitals in a battle for the Eastern Conference lead at stake, Philadelphia was the team that would have to come from behind.
Categories: Eastern Conference, NHL Talk, Philadelphia Flyers, Washington Capitals, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Alex Semin, Alexander Ovechkin, Andreas Nodl, Brian Boucher, Bruce Boudreau, Claude Giroux, Danny Briere, Jeff Carter, Kimmo Timonen, Kris Versteeg, Marcus Johansson, Michal Neuvirth, Mike Richards, National Hockey League, NHL, Nicklas Backstrom, Peter Laviolette, Philadelphia Flyers, sergei bobrovsky, Ville Leino, Washington Capitals
Zetterberg, Red Wings snap Caps win streak
Red Wings versus Capitals. One trying to get back into the groove of things, one riding a nine-game winning streak. NHLHS Correspondent Christina Roberts attended Wednesday night's game at Joe Louis Arena.
Categories: Detroit Red Wings, Eastern Conference, Washington Capitals, Western Conference, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Alexander Ovechkin, Alexander Semin, Brad Stuart, Brian Rafalski, Henrik Zetterberg, hockey, Jimmy Howard, John Carlson, Michal Neuvirth, Mike Green, NHL, Nicklas Backstrom, Sergei Fedorov, Sidney Crosby, Todd Bertuzzi, Valtteri Filppula
Around the NHL – March 14, 2011 Edition
This is the first in a weekly series from NHL Hot Stove correspondents Jeff Quirin and David Strehle that examines teams, players, and issues from around the National Hockey League.
Categories: Eastern Conference, NHL Talk, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Alex Semin, Alexander Ovechkin, Braden Holtby, Bruce Boudreau, Buffalo Sabres, Corey Perry, david strehle, Drew Doughty, Eastern Conference, french connection, gilbert perreault, Ilya Kovalchuk, Jacques Lemaire, Jarome Iginla, jeff quirin, Joe Thornton, Jonathan Toews, Lou Lamoriello, Martin Brodeur, National Hockey League, New Jersey Devils, NHL, Nicklas Backstrom, rene robert, rick martin, Sidney Crosby, Washington Capitals, Western Conference, Zach Parise, Zdeno Chara
Boucher shines, Briere atones as Flyers top Caps
David Strehle takes a look at Boucher's play when given a rare start, and Briere's redemption after a late gaffe cost the team a lead.
Categories: Eastern Conference, NHL Talk, Philadelphia Flyers, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Alexander Ovechkin, Alexander Semin, Andreas Nodl, Brian Boucher, Claude Giroux, Danny Briere, James van Riemsdyk, Jeff Carter, Kimmo Timonen, Marcus Johansson, Michael Leighton, Michal Neuvirth, Mike Richards, National Hockey League, NHL, Nicklas Backstrom, Nikolay Zherdev, Peter Laviolette, Philadelphia Flyers, sergei bobrovsky, Ville Leino
A Capital(s) Gain
NHLHS NHL writer Anthony Curatolo takes a look at the Washington Capitals, and in general one pure observation and discussion on Swedish forward Nicklas Backstrom.
Categories: Eastern Conference, Washington Capitals, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Alexander Ovechkin, capitals, Caps, Jose Theodore, Michael Neuvrith, National Hockey League, NHL, Nicklas Backstrom, Presidents Tophy, Semyon Varlamov, Washington Capitals
Caps still tinker with lines despite winning
Alexander Monaghan discusses the state of the Washington Capitals' dynamic offense, five games into the season.
Categories: Eastern Conference, Washington Capitals, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Alexander Ovechkin, Alexander Semin, Brooks Laich, hockey, Mke Knuble, NHL, Nicklas Backstrom, Tomas Fleischmann, Washington Capitals
A look at the top lines around the NHL
NHLHS NHL writers Anthony Curatolo and Brandon Macdonald take a look at the potential top lines from around the NHL. Taking it one step deeper, they give their projected outlook from a fantasy perspective on how each line could potentially produce this upcoming NHL season.
Categories: Anaheim Ducks, Atlanta Thrashers, Boston Bruins, Buffalo Sabres, Calgary Flames, Carolina Hurricanes, Chicago Blackhawks, Colorado Avalanche, Columbus Blue Jackets, Dallas Stars, Detroit Red Wings, Eastern Conference, Edmonton Oilers, Fantasy Hockey, Florida Panthers, Los Angeles Kings, Minnesota Wild, Montreal Canadiens, Nashville Predators, New Jersey Devils, New York Islanders, New York Rangers, Ottawa Senators, Philadelphia Flyers, Phoenix Coyotes, Pittsburgh Penguins, San Jose Sharks, St. Louis Blues, Tampa Bay Lightning, Toronto Maple Leafs, Vancouver Canucks, Washington Capitals, Western Conference, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Ales Hemsky, Alex Frolov, Alex Tanguay, Alexander Burrows, Alexander Ovechkin, Antoine Vermette, Anze Kopitar, Bobby Ryan, Brad Richards, Brian Gionta, Cam Ward, Chris Stewart, Daniel Alfredsson, Daniel Sedin, Dany Heatley, David Backes, David Booth, David Krejci, David Perron, Derek Roy, Derek Stepan, Dustin Brown, Dustin Byfuglien, Dustin Penner, Eric Staal, Evander Kane, Evgeni Malkin, Fantasy Hockey, Henrik Sedin, Henrik Zetterberg, Ilya Kovalchuk, J.P. Dumont, James Neal, Jarome Iginla, Jason Pominville, Jason Spezza, Jeff Carter, Jeff Skinner, Joe Thorton, Joffrey Lupul, Johan Franzen, John Tavares, Jonathan Toews, Jordan Eberle, Kris Versteeg, Kristian Husleieus, line projections, Loui Eriksson, Marian Gaborik, Marian Hossa, Martin Erat, Martin Havlat, Martin St.Louis, Matt Moulson, Matthew Lombardi, Michael Cammalleri, Michael Frolik, Mike Knuble, Mike Richards, Mikko Koivu, Milan Hejduk, Milan Lucic, Nathan Horton, National Hockey League, NHL, Nicklas Backstrom, Niclas Bergfors, Nik Antropov, Nino Niederreiter, Olli Jokinen, Patric Hornqvist, Patrick Kane, Patrick Marleau, Patrick Sharp, Paul Stastny, Pavel Datsyuk, Phil Kessel, Rick Nash, Ryan Smyth, Saku Koivu, Sam Gagner, Sidney Crosby, Simon Gagne, Stephen Weiss, Steven Stamkos, T.J. Oshie, Taylor Hall, Teemu Selanne, Thomas Vanek, top line, Travis Zajac, Tyler Seguin, Vincent Lecavalier, Wayne Simmonds, Zach Parise
Southeast Division Draft Recap
NHLHS Los Angeles Kings Correspondent Mike Murangi discusses the Southeast Division in his draft recap. Mike is a self proclaimed [...]
Read more...Categories: Atlanta Thrashers, Carolina Hurricanes, Eastern Conference, Florida Panthers, Tampa Bay Lightning, Washington Capitals, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Alexander Ovechkin, Eric Stall, Evander Kane, Martin St.Louis, nhl draft, NHL Entry Draft, Nicklas Backstrom, prospects, Semyon Varlamov, Steven Stamkos
