We almost forgot we didn’t quite preview Tom Wilson’s season yet here at Stars and Sticks. That’s what happens when the Washington Capitals re up a future team captain. We write about the deal, a little bit about the presser, and grade it. But this article isn’t talking about contract numbers. We don’t have to […] Tom Wilson is back in town and bringing the heat - Stars and … [Read more...] about Tom Wilson is back in town and bringing the heat
Trevor van Riemsdyk can play on any D pair
We continue our Washington Capitals player previews on this fine Labor Day. If all goes well the defense should be knocked out by the end of the day. We’ve got two defensemen left. Before we talk about the new guy, let’s chat about Trevor van Riemsdyk. van Riemsdyk, or TvR, was signed by the Caps […] Trevor van Riemsdyk can play on any D pair - Stars and Sticks - Stars and … [Read more...] about Trevor van Riemsdyk can play on any D pair
A healthy T.J. Oshie is key
We’ve got a few more Washington Capitals forwards left to preview before we transition into predictions. Today we’ll look at T.J. Oshie. Oshie of course is the heart and soul of the Capitals but over the last couple of seasons the right winger has dealt with injuries. He’s got two seasons left on his contract […] A healthy T.J. Oshie is key - Stars and Sticks - Stars and Sticks … [Read more...] about A healthy T.J. Oshie is key
A look at the top 3 Capitals prospects heading into 2023
Before we preview our final defenseman, let’s take a look at the Washington Capitals of the future. It’s time for our annual and ever changing but latest top 3 prospects list. These can change every year and are based on where they’re at in their development. Of course I can only choose 3 for this […] A look at the top 3 Capitals prospects heading into 2023 - Stars and Sticks - … [Read more...] about A look at the top 3 Capitals prospects heading into 2023
Joel Edmundson is the new defenseman on the block
We’re almost done previewing the Washington Capitals defensemen. Just got one more left to preview and last but simply not least we are going to look at the new guy Joel Edmundson. We have a few forwards left and we’ll tackle one or more of those tomorrow. Edmundson was acquired by the Caps in a […] Joel Edmundson is the new defenseman on the block - Stars and Sticks - Stars … [Read more...] about Joel Edmundson is the new defenseman on the block