Archive for July 2010

I’m Not An Expert

I’m not an expert but I feel like Andy Sutton is a guy that could really help the Caps. He has a big body and knows how to use it to make the opposition think twice about attacking his team’s end.  I would love to see him in Red rockin’ guys like this. If nothing…Click here for more.

The Process Can Work

When Capitals forward, Eric Fehr announced his new contract on Twitter Thursday, my immediate reaction was, how much?  Within a few minutes, the reports rolled in that GM George McPhee and the Caps had inked the 39 point, plus 18 right winger to a 2 year, $4.4 million deal.  To me, this was an appropriate…Click here for more.

Overpromise, Underdeliver

I admit it.  I bought into the “don’t overpay on free agent day” philosophy.  With the restricted free agents requiring qualifying offers from the Washington Capitals and the limited salary cap space, I thought GM George McPhee was doing the right thing by being patient.  Then, the Caps signed defenseman Jeff Schultz to a 4…Click here for more.

Bob Probert

There was a time in the NHL when the players could police themselves and discipline was not solely handed out in hearings and conference calls, after someone was seriously hurt. Bob Probert played during that time.

It’s A Process Folks

Day one of NHL free agency ends as 23 of the 30 franchises made some sort of player contract move.  Meanwhile, GM George McPhee and the Washington Capitals remained patient and true to the process which built a 120 point hockey club.  While other teams added players through lucrative and downright suspect contracts, I feel…Click here for more.