This seems like some sort of essay assigned at college, some unimaginable problem that really doesn’t have a solution. At this point, it’s nearly impossible to describe why people care about sports without coming across like Kevin Costner during his […]
Special Contributor // Jon Marshall The second of a two-part series The Capitals’ group of hopefuls exit the locker room one by one with an energy fitting for a playoff game. The top franchise brass is on hand to see […]
Special Contributor // Jon Marshall The first of a two-part series A surprisingly few hundred fans sporting red, white and blue gear fill up the ice box that is Kettler Iceplex in Arlington, Virginia on a balmy July morning in […]
The Florida Panthers signed the team’s first-round pick from the 2010 NHL Draft. The Panthers inked defenseman Erik Gudbranson to an entry-level contract. The 19-year-old Canadian played in six preseason games last fall – tallying a goal, and assist and […]
Special Contributor // Jon Marshall This week, I spent the majority of my time camping out at the NHL’s Washington Capitals’ rookie development camp. I have to put this out here, before I get the engine going, this will be […]
First period is over. And things are running a bit smoother today. Better offense, better defense, slicker passing. And bigger hits. Adam Mitchell left the game with 6:07 to play in the first period after a nasty lick. He was […]
After the third day of Rookie Development Camp, Bruce Bourdreau addressed the media.
After a morning of 30-yard dash drills, S-curves and conditioning, the players took to the ice for a real game. Or close enough to one anyway. Red beat White, 4-2. Two players traded punches and Wade Epp left the game […]
Well, good morning, hockey! The Kettler Capitals Iceplex was already busy at 9 a.m. when Jon and I arrived. And when I say busy, I mean it. The ‘Caps are using both rinks at the Iceplex today. On the one […]
An update is coming soon, but for now, the Joel Ward press conference…