The NHL is clearly full of many qualified and talented athletes. However, before a player makes it to the NHL level, they must prove themselves. Elite talents like Sidney Crosby, Steven Stamkos, and Alex Ovechkin all proved themselves on one of these levels before shining in the NHL. The journey to the NHL is a
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Brian Leetch Thinks Caps Have All The Talent, But Points Out Changes Are Needed This Offseason
NHL analyst Brian Leetch talks about Washington’s disappointing postseason but believes they still have enough young talent to remain among the NHL’s elite for year’s to come.
HOF Believes Caps’ Ovi, Semin, and Green may be too much to handle for Tampa
NHL analyst Brian Leetch previews the Lightning vs. Capitals series and believes Washington will “figure out a way” to eliminate Tampa Bay in six games.
Evgeny Dadonov Returns, Scores Against Capitals
Florida’s Evgeny Dadonov scored off a rebound with 1:37 remaining to make it a one-goal game, but the Panthers couldn’t convert on a power play over the final 65 seconds. Click Here To Continue Reading
Evgeny Kuznetsov Proving Russia Is Still A Hockey Hotbed
The elite performance levels of Evgeny Kuznetsov and Vladimir Tarasenko at the world junior championships is a reminder that Russia is still fertile talent source for NHL teams with the patience and gumption to go there. Last June, the St. Louis Blues were able to draft Tarasenko 16th and the Washington Capitals found Kuznetsov at
Russians Have Capital Flavor
Thanks to Washington Capitals draft selections Evgeny Kuznetsov and Dmitri Orlov, Russia is back on the junior hockey map at the IIHF Under-20 World Junior Championship being held in Buffalo, N.Y. Kuznetsov, a 2010 first-round pick (26th overall), scored late in the third period and again in overtime to lead Russia back from a 3-1
Hall of Famer Brian Leetch Discusses The Capitals’ Struggles
Brian Leetch breaks down why the Washington Capitals are struggling.
Hall of Famer Brian Leetch Discusses HBO’s Pens/Caps 24-7
Brian Leetch gives his take on the HBO series 24/7 which covers the NHL’s Winter Classic.
Johan Hedberg has 30 saves as Devils score 5 goals, shut out Caps
Johan Hedberg made the key saves and New Jersey finally scored some goals. That combination brightened the mood of the struggling Devils following a 5-0 win Monday that stunned the NHL-leading Washington Capitals. Hedberg stopped 30 shots for his 15th career shutout, Jason Arnott scored twice while rookie Mattias Tedenby and Patrik Elias each had
Hall of Famer Brian Leetch Discusses Washington Rookie John Carlsson
Brian Leetch talks about Washington defenseman John Carlson. He believes Carlson will make an immediate impact on the league. Click Here To View Video