Reactions to Florida Steroids Story

Stan Kasten (via Nats Journal): "I have to tell you, I just don't know anything more about this story than what you've read. Truly. I don't have any more information than that. I've spoken to MLB; they didn't have any more details on the story we all read this morning. ... I don't have any particular concerns, because as you've seen in recent times, baseball has the most stringent testing for

Caps, Nats Linked to Steroid Report

A Lakeland, FL man and his wife were arrested yesterday for possession and intent to sell or deliver anabolic steroids, and the man implicated professional athletes as clients, including players on the Washington Capitals and Washington Nationals.According to the Lakeland Ledger, Richard Thomas identified himself as "the largest anabolic steroids dealer in Central Florida," upon his arrest, and

Fedorov Returning to Russia?

Several stories this morning pointing toward veteran center and future hall-of-famer Sergei Fedorov is close to an agreement to play for Metallurg Magnitogorsk of the KHL next season.Capitals Insider reports that the deal is not done and that Fedorov "still has interest in playing for Washington next season," but a decision by the Caps would have to be made soon if they hope to retain his

Catching Up With the Affiliates

HERSHEY: The Bears beat the Providence Bruins 2-1 on Sunday to draw the best-of-seven AHL Eastern Conference finals even at one game apiece.Andrew Joudrey and Alexandre Giroux scored for the Bears, and Michal Neuvirth earned first-star honors, making 25 saves on 26 shots.Hershey out shot Providence 39-26 and went 1-for-7 on the power play.The series continues this weekend, with Games Three

ROUND TWO, GAME SEVEN REVIEW: Caps Hit the Wall

When it came down to it, the Washington Capitals just didn't have it in them.The Pittsburgh Penguins scored early, often, and resoundingly, defeating the Caps 6-2 before yet another sold-out, red-clad crowd at Verizon Center.Washington came out pretty quickly in Game Seven, and actually--albeit briefly--had a lead in shots on goal at 5-4. But after Marc-Andre Fleury gloved Alex Ovechkin's

ROUND TWO, GAME SEVEN PREVIEW: All Or Nothing

The Washington Capitals host the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game Seven of the Eastern Conference semifinals tonight at 7:00 p.m. at the Verizon Center.Ok, that's all for my journalism background.This game is a big deal.It's big for the players. Unlike athletes in other professional sports, hockey players are in it for one thing: to win the Cup. Sure, the paycheck is nice. But no one starts playing

Congrats Hershey Bears!

Hershey Bears beat the Baby Pens 3-0 Tuesday night in game 7 to advance to the 2009 Eastern Conference Finals. Bears Radio Network Three Stars of the Game:1. Michal Neuvirth (back-to-back shutouts)2. Keith Aucoin (goal and an assist)3. Steve Pinizzotto (goal)Bears will play this Saturday and Sunday nights at home against either the Providence Bruins or Worcester Sharks.Now it is the Caps turn to

Caps Celebrating; Anyone Have a Easton Stealth Stick for Green?

Posted by Cheryl Nichols, Contributor and Photographer to Caps News NetworkDC Sports Bog posted a great video that I wanted to share of the Caps celebrating game 6 win, however, looking forward to game 7.Steinburg provides more celebrating info here.Did anyone happen to purchase one of Mike Green's game used sticks that would be willing to donate back to him for game 7? Or I bet that we could

TWO-MINUTE RE-CAP: OK, Everybody Breathe. On to Game Seven!

The Capitals are now one for their last one in overtime playoff games.David Steckel is a new Caps hero, flicking a Brooks Laich shot past Marc-Andre Fleury for the game winner. Props to Stecks for for winning the faceoff and Bradley controlling the puck and feeding Laich for the original shot.Steckel, Laich and Bradley. Again.Steckel was 73% (11-for-15) in the dot. Boyd Gordon was 88% (7-of-8).

ROUND TWO, GAME SIX PREVIEW: Backs to the Wall

The Washington Capitals face elimination tonight in Game Six against the Pittsburgh Penguins. There has been much written and many comments made in anticipation of this game.However, I unfortunately cannot add to the rhetoric today. I took a tumble in my dek hockey game yesterday and went head first into the boards. I have a lump on my head and a splitting headache, and on my way to have my

TWO-MINUTE RE-CAP: GAME FIVE

I HATE overtime.In case you weren't aware, tonight was the Capitals seventh straight overtime playoff loss. Like I said, I HATE overtime.Look, there's just no reason to throw trash on the ice. None. I know it was a bad call. I know the Caps have been getting the short end of it this series, last series, and every series back to the Islanders in the '80s.But seriously, the only thing you do when

ROUND TWO: GAME FOUR REVIEW; GAME FIVE PREVIEW

After a complete meltdown--offense, defense, special teams, goalie--in a 5-3 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins last night, the Washington Capitals must turn right around and find a way to bounce back for Game Five tonight at 7:00 p.m. at Verizon Center, where they won Games One and Two. The series is tied at two games apiece.The Caps 21-year old netminder, Semyon Varlamov, finally had an off night

ROUND TWO, GAME FOUR PREVIEW: Semin Misses Morning Skate

The Washington Capitals face the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game Four of their best-of-seven Second Round Stanley Cup playoff series.The Caps lost Game Three 3-2 in overtime on a Kris Letang shot from the point that was redirected by defenseman Shaone Morrisonn over goalie Semyon Varlamov's left shoulder. Varlamov made 39 saves on 42 shots in the game.Pittsburgh definitely played like the more

ROUND TWO, GAME THREE: Caps Outplayed by Penguins, Lose 3-2 in OT

Despite another outstanding performance by goalie Semyon Varlamov, the Washington Capitals were fairly dominated by the home-standing Pittsburgh Penguins in their 3-2 overtime loss on Wednesday night.Varlamov, the just turned 21-year old rookie netminder, saved 39 of 42 shots, many in spectacular fashion. But he could not stop the final shot, a slap shot from the point by Kris Letang, that was

TWO-MINUTE RE-CAP: GAME THREE

Where to start?In the final indignation, Shaone Morrisonn tipped a shot from the point by Kris Letang past a shocked Semyon Varlamov for a 3-2 Penguins OT win.Varlamov stopped 39 of 42 shots, including several outstanding highlight reel saves.The Capitals played poorly all the way around, save for the goaltender. They were beaten to every loose puck. They lost almost all man-on-man battles. They

SECOND ROUND, GAME THREE PREVIEW: Now It Begins

They say that a playoff series doesn't really start until a home team loses. The Washington Capitals travel to Pittsburgh for tonight's Game Three ready to test that old adage against the Penguins in Mellon Arena.RETURN OF THE DRAMAIt seems that the drama, which was all that might have been missing from the first two games of this series, has returned.After Game Two, when asked why he conferred

No Suspension for Kunitz for Headshot on Varlamov

Colin Campbell, NHL Director of Hockey Operations, has watched the video of Pittsburgh's Chris Kunitz intentionally and viciously striking a two-handed cross-check to the head and neck of Capital goalie Semyon Varlamov in the final scramble around the Caps goal that resulted in Sidney Crosby's last goal on Monday night, and has decided, in his infinite wisdom, that Kunitz should be fined, but not

TWO-MINUTE RE-CAP: Crosby Complains About Hats on the Ice

Ovechkin 3 - Crosby 3.David Steckel 1 -Rest of Penguins 0What a remarkable display by the two "faces" of the NHL. Crosby banging three home from the doorstep. Ovechkin unleashing three lasers from the outside. Just remarkable.The building, once again, was electric. The cheers for Ovechkin's second goal were loud; for the third goal: explosive. And hats came raining down from everywhere. The Caps

ROUND TWO, GAME TWO PREVIEW:

The Washington Capitals host the Pittsburgh Penguins at 7:00 p.m. in Game Two of their best-of-seven second round Stanley Cup playoffs series. Washington leads the series 1-0 after beating Pittsburgh 3-2 in Game One.HURTING ON THE BLUE LINE?The Capitals recalled defensemen Karl Alzner and Tyler Sloan from AHL Hershey, where they were competing in the second round of the Calder Cup playoffs.Caps

TWO-MINUTE RE-CAP: Caps Take 1-0 Series Lead

Words cannot describe the Varlamov save.Steckel was the best player on the ice today. Linemates Bradley and Laich not too far behind.Let sleeping dogs lay.Crosby 1, Ovechkin 1.Semin's two 'slap passes' were just a tremedous example of his almost limitless skill.Anyone see the reason Clark took that second penalty? I've watched it four times now and still don't see a hold.Good job by Flash to

SECOND ROUND PREVIEW: Capitals v. Penguins

The Washington Capitals face the Pittsburgh Penguins in the Second Round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Here is Caps News Network's Preview.SEASON SERIES:Oct. 16 at PIT: WAS 4 - PIT 3 The Caps found themselves down 3-0 less than two minutes into the second period, but scored four unanswered goals to win in the Igloo. This was the "I hit hard with everybody," game.Jan. 14 at PIT: WAS 6 - PIT 3 Alex