Post by ALL CAPS on Nov 1, 2019 14:46:09 GMT -5
Washington, DC – Gentlemen, for your reading pleasure, I present the latest edition of the Washington Capitals NHL Media Roll-Up. Here are some of the latest, true life stories on the talent in the NsHL Capitals system.
Sometimes the truth is stranger than fiction…
Also, while you’re here – take a moment to vote on my latest poll. For those interested in the results of last months poll (Question: Was Connor McMichael worthy of being drafted in the (2019) Top 20?) were pretty close with 3 Yes votes and 2 Undecided votes, but the consensus answer was No with 6 total votes (54.55% vote share).
Cheers!
Sometimes the truth is stranger than fiction…
Also, while you’re here – take a moment to vote on my latest poll. For those interested in the results of last months poll (Question: Was Connor McMichael worthy of being drafted in the (2019) Top 20?) were pretty close with 3 Yes votes and 2 Undecided votes, but the consensus answer was No with 6 total votes (54.55% vote share).
Cheers!
- Marc-Andre Fluery passes the great Terry Sawchuk on the NHL's all-time wins list in latest accomplishment for hall-of-fame resume. Records of Lundqvist, Joseph, Belfour and Luongo are within striking distance. Will he catch Patrick Roy for #2 all-time? {The Hockey News} & {Pittsburgh Sports}
- There is no time like the right time, but it appears that Jonathan Drouin has grown into the local star that Canadiens fans crave. {CBC Sports}
- From future business man with a specialization in supply-chain management to 2nd pairing defenseman in the NHL, Sean Walker is turning heads and trying to prove that his breakout is no fluke. {Los Angeles Daily News}
- Darcy Kuemper rides historic performance to a new contract with his NHL club, and the inside track on a starting role. {CBS Sports} & {TSN}
- Entering the next chapter of his young and storied career/life, Austin Watson inks 3-year contract extension with NHL club on Halloween, and caps it off with a four point night in thriller. {TSN} & {Tennessean}
- Steal of the 2018 draft? That may be a little ambitious, but prospect Samuel Houde is starting to show why he was a top 10 pick in the 2016 QMJHL draft, and he's gaining some attention in the process. {Fansided} & {RDS}
- With Halloween 2019 in the books, enjoy a look at the Pittsburgh Penguins as they get in the spirit with some creative costumes - including: Brian Dumoulin as a bee and Niclas Almari as the Marshmallow Man. {Pittsburgh Sports} Almari, who inked an NHL rookie deal in May, is in the midst of his rookie season in the AHL and appears to be on a collision course with the NHL at some point this season {Pittsburgh Post Gazette}
- After signing his big contract this off-season, Mitch Marner currently has 16 points after 14 games and is on pace for 93 points this season, yet the (Toronto) media continue to write about his 'slow start'. This is further proof of just how high the expectations are for the rising star. {TSN} {Toronto Sun} {Toronto Star}
- With 26 points through just 12 games, Connor McMichael is delivering on the breakout campaign in the OHL that many had predicted for him. The 2019 first round pick (NHL & NsHL) credits lessons learned from his first NHL training camp this year with the Capitals. {The Athletic} {CBS Sports}