Capitals Insider: November 12, 2006 - November 18, 2006
Fleischmann To Be Demoted
Prospect Tomas Fleischmann is expected to be returned to Hershey (AHL) today, ending his second stint in Washington after six games. The move is needed to make room for veteran Richard Zednik, who is likely to be activated from injured reserve in time for tonight's game against the visiting Carolina...
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November 17, 2006; 12:38 PM ET |
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Shootout Suggestions?
Immediately following last night's 3-2 shootout loss to the Boston Bruins, Coach Glen Hanlon said he probably wouldn't make any changes to his struggling shootout lineup, despite the fact that the Capitals are 0-4 in contests decided by penalty shots, and a staggering 0 for 10 in those situations. Today,...
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November 16, 2006; 1:34 PM ET |
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Bettman and Leonsis Unplugged
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman, Washington Capitals Majority Owner Ted Leonsis and Club President Dick Patrick joined a group of reporters and editors for lunch at The Washington Post this afternoon. Here are some excerpts from our conversation: On the Capitals' new business model, Leonsis said: "You don't want to fight...
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November 15, 2006; 3:57 PM ET |
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The Caps Are On A Roll, But...
While playoff discussion has been banned from one very, very popular blog on www.washingtonpost.com, such talk will be encouraged on Capitals Insider until further notice. Or until the ridiculous number of shots the Caps are yielding catches up with them. AO is on fire and the Caps won for the...
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November 14, 2006; 12:34 PM ET |
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From England, With Love
How far would you travel to watch your favorite team? Fifty miles? Three hundred? A thousand? How about across the Atlantic? That's how far Johnny Drummond of Billingham, England, travels once a year to see his beloved Capitals. Including last week's visit, during which he attended home games against the...
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November 13, 2006; 3:38 PM ET |
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