Category Archives: Dave Steckel

Striving Still for Serial Killer Status

Posted on May 9, 2012 by PucksAndBooks

This morning I am thinking a great deal about the New Jersey Devils, a great deal about the Detroit Red Wings, and a great deal about Matt Bradley. Winners win, and losers lose, and they do so in our sport … Continue reading →

Posted in Alexander Ovechkin, Brooks Laich, Dale Hunter, Dave Steckel, George McPhee, Matt Bradley, Morning cup-a-joe, New Jersey Devils, NHL playoffs, The curse of Washington hockey | 5 Comments

Hitting the Reset Button

Posted on February 23, 2012 by PucksAndBooks

I never slow down to peek at roadside car wrecks, but I am going to blog a bit about our barely moving wreck of a hockey team. I’m here with a good deal many more questions than answers, and a … Continue reading →

Posted in Alexander Ovechkin, Dave Steckel, George McPhee, Matt Bradley, Mike Green, Stanley Cup, Ted Leonsis, The curse of Washington hockey, The Red Army, The Young Guns, Verizon Center, Washington Capitals, Washington the hockey town | 28 Comments

Questions for a Hockey Club at a Crossroads

Posted on October 7, 2011 by PucksAndBooks

Yes, there are important, impact veteran additions to the Capitals roster for 2011-12, and yes the club likely will be backstopped by the finest talent they’ve had in net since Olie Kolzig more than 10 years ago. Yes, the Capitals … Continue reading →

Posted in Alexander Ovechkin, Alexander Semin, Bruce Boudreau, Dave Steckel, Ice, John Carlson, Morning cup-a-joe, National Hockey League, NHL playoffs, Tomas Vokoun, Verizon Center, Washington Capitals | 3 Comments

Toss Me a Hoodie, for Hockey’s Here at Last

Posted on September 16, 2011 by PucksAndBooks

Across the Mid-Atlantic winds of change seemed to sweep away summer last night. Vacationing on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, I took the dog for a walk this morning in layers of clothing, attire I hadn’t needed since early last spring. It … Continue reading →

Posted in Alexander Ovechkin, Alexander Semin, Bruce Boudreau, Dave Steckel, Matt Bradley, Morning cup-a-joe, Training camp, Trap hockey, Washington Capitals, Washington the hockey town | 1 Comment

Lacking in an Honorable Ending

Posted on February 6, 2011 by Andrew Tomlinson

Sunday afternoon’s game showed exactly why the Penguins-Capitals rivalry is not only one of the very best in hockey but one of the best in all of sports right now. There was blood, big hits, players — including the Gr8 … Continue reading →

Posted in Alexander Ovechkin, Dave Steckel, Frontier justice, National Hockey League, Old Time Hockey, Pittsburgh Penguins, Washington Capitals, Winter Classic 2011 | 5 Comments

Minor Moments That Matter

Posted on October 15, 2008 by On Frozen Blog

Check out Mike Vogel’s engrossing post about the small moments in a game that constitute turning points; his fascinating article delving into the details of the Washington Capitals’ home opener victory makes for a terrific read. Check it out here.

Posted in Brooks Laich, Chicago Blackhawks, Dave Steckel, Matt Bradley, Mike Vogel, Sergei Fedorov | Leave a comment

Minor Moments That Matter

Posted on October 14, 2008 by On Frozen Blog

Check out Mike Vogel’s engrossing post about the small moments in a game that constitute turning points; his fascinating article delving into the details of the Washington Capitals’ home opener victory makes for a terrific read. Check it out here.

Posted in Alexander Ovechkin, Alexander Semin, Brooks Laich, Bruce Boudreau, Chicago Blackhawks, Dave Steckel, Donald Brashear, Matt Bradley, Mike Green, Mike Vogel, Sergei Fedorov, Washington Capitals | Leave a comment

Opening Night Roster Set

Posted on October 6, 2008 by On Frozen Blog

The Washington Capitals announced that Karl Alzner and Chris Bourque have been assigned to the Hershey Bears. Quintin Laing was placed on waivers and, if cleared, will report to Hershey. 2008 Washington Capitals Opening Night Roster FORWARDS   #   Player Ht. … Continue reading →

Posted in Boyd Gordon, Brooks Laich, Chris Bourque, Dave Steckel, Eric Fehr, John Erskine, Jose Theodore, Karl Alzner, Matt Bradley, Milan Jurcina, Sergei Fedorov | 17 Comments

Opening Night Roster Set

Posted on October 6, 2008 by On Frozen Blog

The Washington Capitals announced that Karl Alzner and Chris Bourque have been assigned to the Hershey Bears. Quintin Laing was placed on waivers and, if cleared, will report to Hershey. 2008 Washington Capitals Opening Night Roster FORWARDS   #   Player Ht. … Continue reading →

Posted in Alexander Ovechkin, Alexander Semin, Boyd Gordon, Brent Johnson, Brooks Laich, Chris Bourque, Chris Clark, Dave Steckel, Donald Brashear, Eric Fehr, John Erskine, Jose Theodore, Karl Alzner, Matt Bradley, Michael Nylander, Mike Green, Milan Jurcina, Nicklas Backstrom, Sergei Fedorov, Tom Poti, Tomas Fleischmann, Washington Capitals | 17 Comments

A Few Preseason Photos – Caps vs. Flyers

Posted on October 5, 2008 by On Frozen Blog

From Friday’s victory over Philadelphia, a few photos with my new camera. We start with 1 Capital scoring, 1 assisting, and 2 former Caps (Metropolit 13 & Eminger 26) with front-row views of the goal. Then there’s Washington’s netminder Jose … Continue reading →

Posted in Dave Steckel, Jose Theodore, Karl Alzner | 4 Comments