The Worst 1st Overall Draft Pick…Ever
The 2024 Draft is set for June 28, and the San Jose Sharks, with the first overall pick, are starting to dream of adding that next great piece to their…
Category Archives: Capitals History
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
There was still plenty of hockey played on June 7, and we got to see a trio of unique Stanley Cup winners, some overtime drama, clutch goaltending, and one streak…
Washington Capitals’ History of Drafting 4th Overall
When it comes to the NHL Entry Draft, all the teams who really need to select talent at the top would prefer having the first overall pick. It gives them…
Washington Capitals’ History of Drafting 4th Overall
When it comes to the NHL Entry Draft, all the teams who really need to select talent at the top would prefer having the first overall pick. It gives them…
Capitals Lookback: Drafting Bobby Carpenter
The Washington Capitals had a difficult number of seasons at the beginning of their history following their expansion into the NHL. Due to these struggles, they had to pick at…
Washington Capitals’ First Overall Draft Picks
Getting the first overall pick in the NHL Entry Draft is a bittersweet feeling. No fanbase ever wants their team to be bad enough to have a good chance to…