Cindy Boren of the Washington Post posted a video on her "The Early Lead" blog late this morning containing a clip of the up coming "Hard Knocks" episode on HBO. The clip shows New York Jets Coach Rex Ryan calling out Redskins' cornerback, DeAngelo Hall.
Ryan tells Hall "you ain't gonna tackle nobody" and "that's why my brother got rid of your [bleep]." Ryan was referring to his brother, Rob Ryan, who coached Hall for the first eight games of the 2008 season while the Defensive Coordinator for the Oakland Raiders. The Raiders released Hall because he "failed to adapt to the Raiders man-to-man style of defense."
The fact that Ryan called Hall out is not a huge surprise as coaches and players have had altercations in the past. I'm sure we all remember Atlanta Falcons Coach, Mike Smith, getting in Hall's face during an altercation during the Redskins-Falcons game last November, or when then Packers Coach, Mike Sherman, exchanged words with then Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle, Warren Sapp, after a Buccaneers-Packers game late in the 2002 season.
However, what caught my eye about this particular incident is that it happened in the pre-season. Smith's incident with Hall took place during the regular season and occured during a scrum between both team's after a late by Redskins safety LaRon Landry, while Sherman and Sapp exchanged words because Sherman took exception to Sapp's blindside block on the Packers' Chad Clifton after a Buccaneers interception. The block knocked Clifton out of the game and eventually out for the remainder of the '02 season.
But, what prompted Ryan to call out Hall during a preseason game? My guess is Hall was exchanging words with a Jets offensive player and probably sad something to the tune of "I'm going to get you", or "watch out cause I'm coming."
Some of it, also, is Ryan's ultra-competative nature. He wants the Jets to win every game they play in, including preseason, and wants them to play with that "baddest man on the planet" attitude at all times.
How well that will serve the Jets this season remains to be seen. But, one thing the rest of the league can count on is Ryan has no problem getting right in the middle of the battle.
Even if it is only preseason.
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Nats-Marlins Brawl Raises Several Questions
Washington Nationals leadoff man, Nyjer Morgan ,made headlines, again, last night when he charged Florida Marlins pitcher, Chris Volstad, in the top of the sixth inning after Volstad threw his first pitch of Morgan's at-bat about six inches behind Morgan.
Morgan took exception to the pitch and charged Volstad, connecting with a left hook before being clothes-lined by Marlins first baseman, Gaby Sanchez.
Morgan's act can be taken several ways. On one hand, his actions show a lack of maturity and professionalism as Morgan is currently appealing a seven-game suspension for throwing a baseball at a fan in the stands in Philadelphai on Aug. 21. This, combined with his decision to bowl over St. Louis catcher, Bryan Anderson, last Saturday and Marlins catcher, Brett Hayes, Tuesday night speaks to a mindset of someone who doesn't respect the game and feels he is above the rules.
If this is the case, the Nationals should do what they can to get Morgan out of town as quick as possible.
However, another question is raised and one that I have been pondering for years. Why is it ok for a pitcher to throw a baseball as hard as he can at a defenseless batter, but it's not ok for two consenting hockey players to fight?
Wednesday's brawl happened for two reasons. One, because the Marlin's wanted payback on Morgan for seperating Hayes's shoulder on Tuesday night, which was accomplished when Volstad beened Morgan in the right hip in the top of the fourth inning Wednesday.
However, the biggest reason for the brawl was because Volstad didn't feel his fourth inning plunk of Morgan sufficed. So, Volstad took it upon himself to throw at Morgan, again, in the top of the sixth.
The explination for Volstad's decision was simple, according to the Associated Press who quoted Marlins' third-baseman, Wes Helms. "There's nothing good I can say about someone who doesn't play the game the right way and doesn't respect the integrity of the game,"said Helms.
Doesn't respect the integrity of the game? Helms claim had to do with Morgan's decision to steal two bases in the top of the fourth after Volstad hit him and the Nationals were trailing 14-3. How is a player disrespecting the game when he is trying to help his team win and the game isn't even half over?
Was Morgan trying to show the Marlins up by stealing the two bases? Probably. But what's wrong with that? What's wrong with a player standing up for himself within the rules of the game?
Wednesday night's brawl leads back to a long time belief that baseball players have "Carte Blanche" when it comes to standing up for one another.
I've read columns throughout my life that bash fighting in hockey, and more recently, the negative physical impact that playing football potentially has on player's brain functions; a few of which came from highly respectable newspapers.
But, when is the column, or story, going to come out about the free pass that Major League baseball players get for throwing baseballs at defenseless batters or charging semi-defenseless pitchers?
I guess it will come from me. A blogger who doesn't understand the double-standards in professional sports.
Morgan took exception to the pitch and charged Volstad, connecting with a left hook before being clothes-lined by Marlins first baseman, Gaby Sanchez.
Morgan's act can be taken several ways. On one hand, his actions show a lack of maturity and professionalism as Morgan is currently appealing a seven-game suspension for throwing a baseball at a fan in the stands in Philadelphai on Aug. 21. This, combined with his decision to bowl over St. Louis catcher, Bryan Anderson, last Saturday and Marlins catcher, Brett Hayes, Tuesday night speaks to a mindset of someone who doesn't respect the game and feels he is above the rules.
If this is the case, the Nationals should do what they can to get Morgan out of town as quick as possible.
However, another question is raised and one that I have been pondering for years. Why is it ok for a pitcher to throw a baseball as hard as he can at a defenseless batter, but it's not ok for two consenting hockey players to fight?
Wednesday's brawl happened for two reasons. One, because the Marlin's wanted payback on Morgan for seperating Hayes's shoulder on Tuesday night, which was accomplished when Volstad beened Morgan in the right hip in the top of the fourth inning Wednesday.
However, the biggest reason for the brawl was because Volstad didn't feel his fourth inning plunk of Morgan sufficed. So, Volstad took it upon himself to throw at Morgan, again, in the top of the sixth.
The explination for Volstad's decision was simple, according to the Associated Press who quoted Marlins' third-baseman, Wes Helms. "There's nothing good I can say about someone who doesn't play the game the right way and doesn't respect the integrity of the game,"said Helms.
Doesn't respect the integrity of the game? Helms claim had to do with Morgan's decision to steal two bases in the top of the fourth after Volstad hit him and the Nationals were trailing 14-3. How is a player disrespecting the game when he is trying to help his team win and the game isn't even half over?
Was Morgan trying to show the Marlins up by stealing the two bases? Probably. But what's wrong with that? What's wrong with a player standing up for himself within the rules of the game?
Wednesday night's brawl leads back to a long time belief that baseball players have "Carte Blanche" when it comes to standing up for one another.
I've read columns throughout my life that bash fighting in hockey, and more recently, the negative physical impact that playing football potentially has on player's brain functions; a few of which came from highly respectable newspapers.
But, when is the column, or story, going to come out about the free pass that Major League baseball players get for throwing baseballs at defenseless batters or charging semi-defenseless pitchers?
I guess it will come from me. A blogger who doesn't understand the double-standards in professional sports.
Thursday, August 26, 2010
VERSUS to televise 11 Capitals games; NBC will carry as many as four
VERSUS will broadcast 11 Washington Capitals games to a national television audience in 2010-11, the network announced today as the NHL released its national broadcast schedules. NBC, which will operate under a flexible schedule for nine of the network’s regular-season dates, will carry the 2011 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic on Jan. 1 and has the option to pick up three other Washington games.
In addition to the broadcast schedule the Capitals announced 10 time changes from the original schedule: Oct. 19 vs. Boston (7:30 p.m.), Nov. 9 at New York Rangers (7:30 p.m.), Dec. 19 at Ottawa (7:30 p.m.), Dec. 21 vs. New Jersey (7:30 p.m.), Jan. 24 vs. New York Rangers (7:30 p.m.), Feb. 1 vs. Montreal (7:30 p.m.), Feb. 21 at Pittsburgh (7:30 p.m.), March 15 at Montreal (7 p.m.), March 16 at Detroit (7:30 p.m.) and March 22 at Philadelphia (7:30 p.m.).
VERSUS, which will broadcast 78 regular-season NHL games, will feature the Capitals 11 times this season, tied for the most appearances of any team. The network will also broadcast the following games: Oct. 13 vs. New York Islanders, Oct. 19 vs. Boston, Nov. 9 at New York Rangers, Dec. 21 vs. New Jersey, Jan. 24 vs. New York Rangers, Feb. 14 at Phoenix, Feb. 21 at Pittsburgh, March 7 at Tampa Bay, March 16 at Detroit, March 22 at Philadelphia and March 31 vs. Columbus.
In addition to the national broadcasts in the United States, 17 Capitals games will be televised nationally in Canada. CBC will televise four Capitals games: Oct. 30 at Calgary, Jan. 1 at Pittsburgh, Jan. 22 at Toronto and March 26 at Montreal. TSN will televise five Washington games: Nov. 3 vs. Toronto, Feb. 1 vs. Montreal, March 9 vs. Edmonton, March 15 at Montreal and March 25 at Ottawa. TSN2 will televise nine games: Oct. 19 vs. Boston, Nov. 9 at New York Rangers, Dec. 21 vs. New Jersey, Jan. 24 vs. New York Rangers, Feb. 6 vs. Pittsburgh, Feb. 14 at Phoenix, Feb. 21 at Pittsburgh, March 7 at Tampa Bay and March 22 at Philadelphia.
Washington’s local broadcast schedule will be released in the coming weeks.
2010-11 Washington Capitals Schedule
October
Fri., Oct. 8 at Atlanta 7:30 p.m.
Sat., Oct. 9 New Jersey 7 p.m.
Mon., Oct. 11 Ottawa 7 p.m.
Wed., Oct. 13 N.Y. Islanders 7 p.m. VS
Sat., Oct. 16 at Nashville 8 p.m.
Tues., Oct. 19 Boston 7:30 p.m. VS
Thurs., Oct. 21 at Boston 7 p.m.
Sat., Oct. 23 Atlanta 7 p.m.
Wed., Oct. 27 at Carolina 7 p.m.
Thurs., Oct. 28 at Minnesota 8 p.m.
Sat., Oct. 30 at Calgary 10 p.m.
November
Wed., Nov. 3 Toronto 7 p.m.
Fri., Nov. 5 Boston 7 p.m.
Sun., Nov. 7 Philadelphia 5 p.m.
Tues., Nov. 9 at N.Y. Rangers 7:30 p.m. VS
Thurs., Nov. 11 Tampa Bay 7 p.m.
Sat., Nov. 13 at Buffalo 7 p.m.
Sun., Nov. 14 Atlanta 5 p.m.
Wed., Nov. 17 Buffalo 7 p.m.
Fri., Nov. 19 at Atlanta 7:30 p.m.
Sat., Nov. 20 Philadelphia 7 p.m.
Mon., Nov. 22 at New Jersey 7 p.m.
Wed., Nov. 24 at Carolina 7 p.m.
Fri., Nov. 26 Tampa Bay 5 p.m.
Sun., Nov. 28 Carolina 5 p.m.
December
Wed., Dec. 1 at St. Louis 8 p.m.
Thurs., Dec. 2 at Dallas 8:30 p.m.
Sat., Dec. 4 Atlanta 7 p.m.
Mon., Dec. 6 Toronto 7 p.m.
Thurs., Dec. 9 Florida 7 p.m.
Sat., Dec. 11 Colorado 7 p.m.
Sun., Dec. 12 N.Y. Rangers 7 p.m.
Wed., Dec. 15 Anaheim 7 p.m.
Sat., Dec. 18 at Boston 7 p.m.
Sun., Dec. 19 at Ottawa 7:30 p.m.
Tues., Dec. 21 New Jersey 7:30 p.m. VS
Thurs., Dec. 23 Pittsburgh 7 p.m.
Sun., Dec. 26 at Carolina 7 p.m.
Tues., Dec. 28 Montreal 7 p.m.
January
Sat., Jan. 1 at Pittsburgh 1 p.m.* NBC
Tues., Jan. 4 Tampa Bay 7:30 p.m.
Sat., Jan. 8 Florida 7 p.m.
Tues., Jan. 11 at Florida 7:30 p.m.
Wed., Jan. 12 at Tampa Bay 7:30 p.m.
Fri., Jan. 14 Vancouver 7 p.m.
Sun., Jan. 16 Ottawa 3 p.m.
Tues., Jan. 18 at Philadelphia 7 p.m.
Thurs., Jan. 20 at N.Y. Islanders 7 p.m.
Sat., Jan. 22 at Toronto 7 p.m.
Mon., Jan. 24 N.Y. Rangers 7:30 p.m. VS
Wed., Jan. 26 at Atlanta 7 p.m.
February
Tues., Feb. 1 Montreal 7:30 p.m.
Fri., Feb. 4 at Tampa Bay 7:30 p.m.
Sun., Feb. 6 Pittsburgh 12:30 p.m.
Tues., Feb. 8 San Jose 7 p.m.
Sat., Feb. 12 Los Angeles 12:30 p.m.
Mon., Feb. 14 at Phoenix 9 p.m. VS
Wed., Feb. 16 at Anaheim 10 p.m.
Thurs., Feb. 17 at San Jose 10:30 p.m.
Sun., Feb. 20 at Buffalo 3 p.m.
Mon., Feb. 21 at Pittsburgh 7:30 p.m. VS
Fri., Feb. 25 N.Y. Rangers 7 p.m.
Sat., Feb. 26 at N.Y. Islanders 7 p.m.
March
Tues., March 1 N.Y. Islanders 7 p.m.
Thurs., March 3 St. Louis 7 p.m.
Sun., March 6 at Florida 5 p.m.
Mon., March 7 at Tampa Bay 7 p.m. VS
Wed., March 9 Edmonton 7 p.m.
Fri., March 11 Carolina 7 p.m.
Sun., March 13 Chicago 3 p.m.
Tues., March 15 at Montreal 7 p.m.
Wed., March 16 at Detroit 7:30 p.m. VS
Fri., March 18 at New Jersey 7 p.m.
Tues., March 22 at Philadelphia 7:30 p.m. VS
Fri., March 25 at Ottawa 7:30 p.m.
Sat., March 26 at Montreal 7 p.m.
Tues., March 29 Carolina 7 p.m.
Thurs., March 31 Columbus 7 p.m. VS
April
Sat., April 2 Buffalo 7 p.m.
Tues., April 5 at Toronto 7 p.m.
Wed., April 6 Florida 7 p.m.
Sat., April 9 at Florida 7 p.m.
* 2011 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic at Heinz Field
All Times Eastern U.S. Television Included
In addition to the broadcast schedule the Capitals announced 10 time changes from the original schedule: Oct. 19 vs. Boston (7:30 p.m.), Nov. 9 at New York Rangers (7:30 p.m.), Dec. 19 at Ottawa (7:30 p.m.), Dec. 21 vs. New Jersey (7:30 p.m.), Jan. 24 vs. New York Rangers (7:30 p.m.), Feb. 1 vs. Montreal (7:30 p.m.), Feb. 21 at Pittsburgh (7:30 p.m.), March 15 at Montreal (7 p.m.), March 16 at Detroit (7:30 p.m.) and March 22 at Philadelphia (7:30 p.m.).
VERSUS, which will broadcast 78 regular-season NHL games, will feature the Capitals 11 times this season, tied for the most appearances of any team. The network will also broadcast the following games: Oct. 13 vs. New York Islanders, Oct. 19 vs. Boston, Nov. 9 at New York Rangers, Dec. 21 vs. New Jersey, Jan. 24 vs. New York Rangers, Feb. 14 at Phoenix, Feb. 21 at Pittsburgh, March 7 at Tampa Bay, March 16 at Detroit, March 22 at Philadelphia and March 31 vs. Columbus.
In addition to the national broadcasts in the United States, 17 Capitals games will be televised nationally in Canada. CBC will televise four Capitals games: Oct. 30 at Calgary, Jan. 1 at Pittsburgh, Jan. 22 at Toronto and March 26 at Montreal. TSN will televise five Washington games: Nov. 3 vs. Toronto, Feb. 1 vs. Montreal, March 9 vs. Edmonton, March 15 at Montreal and March 25 at Ottawa. TSN2 will televise nine games: Oct. 19 vs. Boston, Nov. 9 at New York Rangers, Dec. 21 vs. New Jersey, Jan. 24 vs. New York Rangers, Feb. 6 vs. Pittsburgh, Feb. 14 at Phoenix, Feb. 21 at Pittsburgh, March 7 at Tampa Bay and March 22 at Philadelphia.
Washington’s local broadcast schedule will be released in the coming weeks.
2010-11 Washington Capitals Schedule
October
Fri., Oct. 8 at Atlanta 7:30 p.m.
Sat., Oct. 9 New Jersey 7 p.m.
Mon., Oct. 11 Ottawa 7 p.m.
Wed., Oct. 13 N.Y. Islanders 7 p.m. VS
Sat., Oct. 16 at Nashville 8 p.m.
Tues., Oct. 19 Boston 7:30 p.m. VS
Thurs., Oct. 21 at Boston 7 p.m.
Sat., Oct. 23 Atlanta 7 p.m.
Wed., Oct. 27 at Carolina 7 p.m.
Thurs., Oct. 28 at Minnesota 8 p.m.
Sat., Oct. 30 at Calgary 10 p.m.
November
Wed., Nov. 3 Toronto 7 p.m.
Fri., Nov. 5 Boston 7 p.m.
Sun., Nov. 7 Philadelphia 5 p.m.
Tues., Nov. 9 at N.Y. Rangers 7:30 p.m. VS
Thurs., Nov. 11 Tampa Bay 7 p.m.
Sat., Nov. 13 at Buffalo 7 p.m.
Sun., Nov. 14 Atlanta 5 p.m.
Wed., Nov. 17 Buffalo 7 p.m.
Fri., Nov. 19 at Atlanta 7:30 p.m.
Sat., Nov. 20 Philadelphia 7 p.m.
Mon., Nov. 22 at New Jersey 7 p.m.
Wed., Nov. 24 at Carolina 7 p.m.
Fri., Nov. 26 Tampa Bay 5 p.m.
Sun., Nov. 28 Carolina 5 p.m.
December
Wed., Dec. 1 at St. Louis 8 p.m.
Thurs., Dec. 2 at Dallas 8:30 p.m.
Sat., Dec. 4 Atlanta 7 p.m.
Mon., Dec. 6 Toronto 7 p.m.
Thurs., Dec. 9 Florida 7 p.m.
Sat., Dec. 11 Colorado 7 p.m.
Sun., Dec. 12 N.Y. Rangers 7 p.m.
Wed., Dec. 15 Anaheim 7 p.m.
Sat., Dec. 18 at Boston 7 p.m.
Sun., Dec. 19 at Ottawa 7:30 p.m.
Tues., Dec. 21 New Jersey 7:30 p.m. VS
Thurs., Dec. 23 Pittsburgh 7 p.m.
Sun., Dec. 26 at Carolina 7 p.m.
Tues., Dec. 28 Montreal 7 p.m.
January
Sat., Jan. 1 at Pittsburgh 1 p.m.* NBC
Tues., Jan. 4 Tampa Bay 7:30 p.m.
Sat., Jan. 8 Florida 7 p.m.
Tues., Jan. 11 at Florida 7:30 p.m.
Wed., Jan. 12 at Tampa Bay 7:30 p.m.
Fri., Jan. 14 Vancouver 7 p.m.
Sun., Jan. 16 Ottawa 3 p.m.
Tues., Jan. 18 at Philadelphia 7 p.m.
Thurs., Jan. 20 at N.Y. Islanders 7 p.m.
Sat., Jan. 22 at Toronto 7 p.m.
Mon., Jan. 24 N.Y. Rangers 7:30 p.m. VS
Wed., Jan. 26 at Atlanta 7 p.m.
February
Tues., Feb. 1 Montreal 7:30 p.m.
Fri., Feb. 4 at Tampa Bay 7:30 p.m.
Sun., Feb. 6 Pittsburgh 12:30 p.m.
Tues., Feb. 8 San Jose 7 p.m.
Sat., Feb. 12 Los Angeles 12:30 p.m.
Mon., Feb. 14 at Phoenix 9 p.m. VS
Wed., Feb. 16 at Anaheim 10 p.m.
Thurs., Feb. 17 at San Jose 10:30 p.m.
Sun., Feb. 20 at Buffalo 3 p.m.
Mon., Feb. 21 at Pittsburgh 7:30 p.m. VS
Fri., Feb. 25 N.Y. Rangers 7 p.m.
Sat., Feb. 26 at N.Y. Islanders 7 p.m.
March
Tues., March 1 N.Y. Islanders 7 p.m.
Thurs., March 3 St. Louis 7 p.m.
Sun., March 6 at Florida 5 p.m.
Mon., March 7 at Tampa Bay 7 p.m. VS
Wed., March 9 Edmonton 7 p.m.
Fri., March 11 Carolina 7 p.m.
Sun., March 13 Chicago 3 p.m.
Tues., March 15 at Montreal 7 p.m.
Wed., March 16 at Detroit 7:30 p.m. VS
Fri., March 18 at New Jersey 7 p.m.
Tues., March 22 at Philadelphia 7:30 p.m. VS
Fri., March 25 at Ottawa 7:30 p.m.
Sat., March 26 at Montreal 7 p.m.
Tues., March 29 Carolina 7 p.m.
Thurs., March 31 Columbus 7 p.m. VS
April
Sat., April 2 Buffalo 7 p.m.
Tues., April 5 at Toronto 7 p.m.
Wed., April 6 Florida 7 p.m.
Sat., April 9 at Florida 7 p.m.
* 2011 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic at Heinz Field
All Times Eastern U.S. Television Included
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Capitals rookie camp to conclude with game against Flyers
Washington Capitals rookie camp will conclude on Thursday, Sept. 16, with a 3 p.m. game against rookies from the Philadelphia Flyers at Kettler Capitals Iceplex in Arlington, Va. Admission to the game will be free but due to space limitations will require a ticket that fans can obtain from WashingtonCaps.com beginning Sept. 1.
This is the fourth consecutive year that the Capitals and Flyers rookies have met in a game at one of the teams’ practice facilities, the second time that it will take place at Kettler Capitals Iceplex. WashingtonCaps.com will broadcast streaming audio and video of the game live, with Capitals radio voice Steve Kolbe and senior writer Mike Vogel calling the action.
The Capitals will open rookie camp on Sunday, Sept. 12, with all on-ice workouts at Kettler Capitals Iceplex open to the public and free of charge. Select participants in rookie camp will be invited to join veteran players in training camp, which begins Saturday, Sept. 18. Like rookie camp, all training camp on-ice workouts are open to the public. A complete schedule of practice sessions for both rookie camp and training camp will be announced in early September.
This is the fourth consecutive year that the Capitals and Flyers rookies have met in a game at one of the teams’ practice facilities, the second time that it will take place at Kettler Capitals Iceplex. WashingtonCaps.com will broadcast streaming audio and video of the game live, with Capitals radio voice Steve Kolbe and senior writer Mike Vogel calling the action.
The Capitals will open rookie camp on Sunday, Sept. 12, with all on-ice workouts at Kettler Capitals Iceplex open to the public and free of charge. Select participants in rookie camp will be invited to join veteran players in training camp, which begins Saturday, Sept. 18. Like rookie camp, all training camp on-ice workouts are open to the public. A complete schedule of practice sessions for both rookie camp and training camp will be announced in early September.
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Capitals Renew ECHL affiliation with South Carolina Stingrays
The Washington Capitals have renewed their affiliation agreement with the South Carolina Stingrays of the ECHL for the 2010-11 season, vice president and general manager George McPhee announced today.
“Our affiliation with South Carolina has been beneficial for the Capitals, our prospects and the Stingrays,” Washington vice president and general manager George McPhee said. “The city and the franchise have given our prospects a good place to play and develop as professionals.
Five Capitals prospects spent some time with South Carolina in 2009-10, as the Stingrays finished 41-19-6-6 and tied for the best record in the ECHL’s American Conference. Goaltender Braden Holtby began the season with the Stingrays and represented South Carolina in the ECHL All-Star Game, the second straight season that a Capitals goaltending prospect appeared in that game (Michal Neuvirth).
Ten players who have played for South Carolina are currently under contract with Washington: Trevor Bruess, Sean Collins, Joe Finley, Josh Godfrey, Andrew Gordon, Jake Hauswirth, Holtby, Patrick McNeill, Neuvirth and Steve Pinizzotto. Of those, Collins, Gordon and Neuvirth have all appeared at the NHL level with the Capitals.
“Our affiliation with South Carolina has been beneficial for the Capitals, our prospects and the Stingrays,” Washington vice president and general manager George McPhee said. “The city and the franchise have given our prospects a good place to play and develop as professionals.
Five Capitals prospects spent some time with South Carolina in 2009-10, as the Stingrays finished 41-19-6-6 and tied for the best record in the ECHL’s American Conference. Goaltender Braden Holtby began the season with the Stingrays and represented South Carolina in the ECHL All-Star Game, the second straight season that a Capitals goaltending prospect appeared in that game (Michal Neuvirth).
Ten players who have played for South Carolina are currently under contract with Washington: Trevor Bruess, Sean Collins, Joe Finley, Josh Godfrey, Andrew Gordon, Jake Hauswirth, Holtby, Patrick McNeill, Neuvirth and Steve Pinizzotto. Of those, Collins, Gordon and Neuvirth have all appeared at the NHL level with the Capitals.
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Capitals Sign Right Wing Brian Willsie
Per the Washington Capitals Media Relations Department:
The Washington Capitals have signed free agent right wing Brian Willsie to a one-year contract, vice president and general manager George McPhee announced today. In keeping with club policy, financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Willsie, 32, is a former Capital and Hershey Bear who returns to the organization after splitting the past four years between the Los Angeles Kings and Colorado Avalanche organizations. A veteran of 380 NHL games since he made his debut in 1999-00, Willsie has totaled 52 goals and 56 assists (108 points) in the NHL. His best season came in 2005-06 with the Capitals when he finished fourth on the team with 41 points (19 goals, 22 assists) in 82 games.
The Belmont, Ontario, native stands 6’1” and weighs 202 pounds. He played four games for Colorado last season while spending most of the year with its American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Lake Erie Monsters. Willsie led Lake Erie in goals (26) and was third in points (57) in 75 games. Willsie spent parts of four seasons with Hershey from 1998-2003, when he was originally in the Colorado organization. The Avalanche drafted him in the sixth round, 146th overall, of the 1996 Entry Draft.
Brian Willsie
Right Wing
Ht.: 6’1” Wt.: 202 Shoots: Right
Born: March 16, 1978 (Belmont, Ontario)
Drafted: Colorado’s sixth-round choice, 146th overall, in the 1996 Entry Draft
Career Statistics
Year Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
1994-95 St. Thomas OJHL-B 45 35 47 82 47 - - - - -
1995-96 Guelph OHL 65 13 21 34 18 16 4 2 6 6
1996-97 Guelph OHL 64 37 31 68 37 18 15 4 19 10
1997-98 Guelph OHL 57 45 31 76 41 12 9 5 14 18
Canada WJC 7 0 2 2 4 - - - - -
1998-99 Hershey AHL 72 19 10 29 28 3 1 0 1 0
1999-00 Colorado NHL 1 0 0 0 0 - - - - -
Hershey AHL 78 20 39 59 44 12 2 6 8 8
2000-01 Hershey AHL 48 18 23 41 20 12 7 2 9 14
2001-02 Colorado NHL 56 7 7 14 14 4 0 1 1 2
2002-03 Colorado NHL 12 0 1 1 15 6 1 0 1 2
Hershey AHL 59 29 28 57 49 - - - - -
2003-04 CAPITALS NHL 49 10 5 15 18 - - - - -
2004-05 Ljubljana Interliga 12 7 6 13 34 - - - - -
Ljubljana Slovenia 2 0 3 3 4 - - - - -
Portland AHL 53 23 17 40 47 - - - - -
2005-06 CAPITALS NHL 82 19 22 41 77 - - - - -
2006-07 Los Angeles NHL 81 11 10 21 49 - - - - -
2007-08 Los Angeles NHL 53 4 8 12 30 - - - - -
2008-09 Colorado NHL 42 1 3 4 14 - - - - -
Lake Erie AHL 12 8 6 14 8
2009-10 Colorado NHL 4 0 0 0 0 - - - - -
Lake Erie AHL 75 26 31 57 44 - - - - -
CAPITALS TOTALS 131 29 27 56 95 - - - - -
NHL TOTALS 380 52 56 108 217 10 1 1 2 4
The Washington Capitals have signed free agent right wing Brian Willsie to a one-year contract, vice president and general manager George McPhee announced today. In keeping with club policy, financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Willsie, 32, is a former Capital and Hershey Bear who returns to the organization after splitting the past four years between the Los Angeles Kings and Colorado Avalanche organizations. A veteran of 380 NHL games since he made his debut in 1999-00, Willsie has totaled 52 goals and 56 assists (108 points) in the NHL. His best season came in 2005-06 with the Capitals when he finished fourth on the team with 41 points (19 goals, 22 assists) in 82 games.
The Belmont, Ontario, native stands 6’1” and weighs 202 pounds. He played four games for Colorado last season while spending most of the year with its American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Lake Erie Monsters. Willsie led Lake Erie in goals (26) and was third in points (57) in 75 games. Willsie spent parts of four seasons with Hershey from 1998-2003, when he was originally in the Colorado organization. The Avalanche drafted him in the sixth round, 146th overall, of the 1996 Entry Draft.
Brian Willsie
Right Wing
Ht.: 6’1” Wt.: 202 Shoots: Right
Born: March 16, 1978 (Belmont, Ontario)
Drafted: Colorado’s sixth-round choice, 146th overall, in the 1996 Entry Draft
Career Statistics
Year Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
1994-95 St. Thomas OJHL-B 45 35 47 82 47 - - - - -
1995-96 Guelph OHL 65 13 21 34 18 16 4 2 6 6
1996-97 Guelph OHL 64 37 31 68 37 18 15 4 19 10
1997-98 Guelph OHL 57 45 31 76 41 12 9 5 14 18
Canada WJC 7 0 2 2 4 - - - - -
1998-99 Hershey AHL 72 19 10 29 28 3 1 0 1 0
1999-00 Colorado NHL 1 0 0 0 0 - - - - -
Hershey AHL 78 20 39 59 44 12 2 6 8 8
2000-01 Hershey AHL 48 18 23 41 20 12 7 2 9 14
2001-02 Colorado NHL 56 7 7 14 14 4 0 1 1 2
2002-03 Colorado NHL 12 0 1 1 15 6 1 0 1 2
Hershey AHL 59 29 28 57 49 - - - - -
2003-04 CAPITALS NHL 49 10 5 15 18 - - - - -
2004-05 Ljubljana Interliga 12 7 6 13 34 - - - - -
Ljubljana Slovenia 2 0 3 3 4 - - - - -
Portland AHL 53 23 17 40 47 - - - - -
2005-06 CAPITALS NHL 82 19 22 41 77 - - - - -
2006-07 Los Angeles NHL 81 11 10 21 49 - - - - -
2007-08 Los Angeles NHL 53 4 8 12 30 - - - - -
2008-09 Colorado NHL 42 1 3 4 14 - - - - -
Lake Erie AHL 12 8 6 14 8
2009-10 Colorado NHL 4 0 0 0 0 - - - - -
Lake Erie AHL 75 26 31 57 44 - - - - -
CAPITALS TOTALS 131 29 27 56 95 - - - - -
NHL TOTALS 380 52 56 108 217 10 1 1 2 4
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Capitals Sign Eric Fehr to Two-Year Contract
Per the Washington Capitals Media Relations Department:
The Washington Capitals have signed right wing Eric Fehr to a two-year contract, vice president and general manager George McPhee announced today. In keeping with club policy, financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Fehr, 24, set career highs in goals (21), assists (18), points (39), plus/minus (+18) and shots (145) while averaging 12:07 of ice time. He finished seventh on the team in goals and ninth in plus/minus rating. Each of the 105 other NHL players who scored at least 20 goals this season averaged more ice time than Fehr; only Alex Ovechkin (1.90), Alexander Semin (1.71) and Sidney Crosby (1.68) averaged more goals per 60 minutes of ice time than Fehr (1.50). The Capitals were 16-3-1 when Fehr scored a goal and 27-4-3 when he had a point. Fehr scored three goals in the playoffs, third-best on the team, and tied for fourth on the team with four points.
The Winkler, Manitoba, native was the Capitals’ first-round choice, 18th overall, in the 2003 Entry Draft. He has played in 178 career games for Washington, potting 36 goals and dishing out 37 assists. He was also an integral member of the Hershey club that won the 2006 Calder Cup. In 19 playoff games that year, he had eight goals, three assists and scored the overtime game-winning goal in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals to lift the Bears to the Calder Cup Final.
Eric Fehr
Right Wing
Ht.: 6’4” Wt.: 212 Shoots: Right
Born: Sept. 7, 1985 (Winkler, Manitoba)
Drafted: Capitals’ first-round choice, 18th overall, in the 2003 Entry Draft
Career Statistics
Regular Season Playoffs
Year Team League GP G A Pts PIM +/- PP SH GW S GP G A Pts PIM
2000-01 Pembina MMHL 36 45 13 58 30 - - - - - - - - - -
Brandon WHL 4 0 0 0 0 - - - - - - - - - -
2001-02 Brandon WHL 63 11 16 27 29 - - - - - 12 1 1 2 0
2002-03 Brandon WHL 70 26 29 55 76 - - - - - 17 4 8 12 26
2003-04 Brandon WHL 71 50 34 84 129 - - - - - 7 5 0 5 16
2004-05 Brandon WHL 71 59 52 111 91 - - - - - 24 16 16 32 47
2005-06 CAPITALS NHL 11 0 0 0 2 E 0 0 0 10 - - - - -
Hershey AHL 70 25 28 53 70 - - - - - 19 8 3 11 8
2006-07 CAPITALS NHL 14 2 1 3 8 3 0 0 1 25 - - - - -
Hershey AHL 40 22 19 41 63 - - - - - - - - - -
2007-08 CAPITALS NHL 23 1 5 6 6 4 0 0 0 40 5 1 0 1 0
Hershey AHL 11 3 4 7 4 - - - - - 2 1 3 4 2
2008-09 CAPITALS NHL 61 12 13 25 22 8 1 0 2 134 9 0 0 0 0
2009-10 CAPITALS NHL 69 21 18 39 24 18 3 0 3 145 7 3 1 4 4
CAPITALS/NHL TOTALS 178 36 37 73 62 33 4 0 6 354 21 4 1 5 4
The Washington Capitals have signed right wing Eric Fehr to a two-year contract, vice president and general manager George McPhee announced today. In keeping with club policy, financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Fehr, 24, set career highs in goals (21), assists (18), points (39), plus/minus (+18) and shots (145) while averaging 12:07 of ice time. He finished seventh on the team in goals and ninth in plus/minus rating. Each of the 105 other NHL players who scored at least 20 goals this season averaged more ice time than Fehr; only Alex Ovechkin (1.90), Alexander Semin (1.71) and Sidney Crosby (1.68) averaged more goals per 60 minutes of ice time than Fehr (1.50). The Capitals were 16-3-1 when Fehr scored a goal and 27-4-3 when he had a point. Fehr scored three goals in the playoffs, third-best on the team, and tied for fourth on the team with four points.
The Winkler, Manitoba, native was the Capitals’ first-round choice, 18th overall, in the 2003 Entry Draft. He has played in 178 career games for Washington, potting 36 goals and dishing out 37 assists. He was also an integral member of the Hershey club that won the 2006 Calder Cup. In 19 playoff games that year, he had eight goals, three assists and scored the overtime game-winning goal in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals to lift the Bears to the Calder Cup Final.
Eric Fehr
Right Wing
Ht.: 6’4” Wt.: 212 Shoots: Right
Born: Sept. 7, 1985 (Winkler, Manitoba)
Drafted: Capitals’ first-round choice, 18th overall, in the 2003 Entry Draft
Career Statistics
Regular Season Playoffs
Year Team League GP G A Pts PIM +/- PP SH GW S GP G A Pts PIM
2000-01 Pembina MMHL 36 45 13 58 30 - - - - - - - - - -
Brandon WHL 4 0 0 0 0 - - - - - - - - - -
2001-02 Brandon WHL 63 11 16 27 29 - - - - - 12 1 1 2 0
2002-03 Brandon WHL 70 26 29 55 76 - - - - - 17 4 8 12 26
2003-04 Brandon WHL 71 50 34 84 129 - - - - - 7 5 0 5 16
2004-05 Brandon WHL 71 59 52 111 91 - - - - - 24 16 16 32 47
2005-06 CAPITALS NHL 11 0 0 0 2 E 0 0 0 10 - - - - -
Hershey AHL 70 25 28 53 70 - - - - - 19 8 3 11 8
2006-07 CAPITALS NHL 14 2 1 3 8 3 0 0 1 25 - - - - -
Hershey AHL 40 22 19 41 63 - - - - - - - - - -
2007-08 CAPITALS NHL 23 1 5 6 6 4 0 0 0 40 5 1 0 1 0
Hershey AHL 11 3 4 7 4 - - - - - 2 1 3 4 2
2008-09 CAPITALS NHL 61 12 13 25 22 8 1 0 2 134 9 0 0 0 0
2009-10 CAPITALS NHL 69 21 18 39 24 18 3 0 3 145 7 3 1 4 4
CAPITALS/NHL TOTALS 178 36 37 73 62 33 4 0 6 354 21 4 1 5 4
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