Category Archives: John Carlson

A Crisis of Mismanagement

Posted on February 8, 2013 by PucksAndBooks

If you are shocked and dismayed by where we are with hockey in Washington these days, you weren’t reading here last July. The Unexpected Rebuild, I called it. The Washington Capitals today on the ice are receiving their just due: … Continue reading →

Posted in Adam Oates, Alexander Ovechkin, Bruce Boudreau, Dale Hunter, Eastern Conference, Ed Frankovic, Eric McErlain, Front Office, George McPhee, hockey blogging, Japers' Rink, John Carlson, Karl Alzner, Mike Ribeiro, Morning cup-a-joe, New Jersey Devils, New media, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Rock the Red, Ted Leonsis, Washington Capitals, Washington Post, Washington the cursed hockey town | 26 Comments

John Carlson Explains the Weirdest Goal Ever; And Where to Start With the Caps?

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Elisabeth Meinecke

Just dump the puck in. That’s what Capitals defenseman John Carlson was thinking when he sent it into the Pens’ zone in the second period and headed for the bench. It had been a long shift, and he was just … Continue reading →

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The Blind Spot

Posted on January 22, 2013 by Elisabeth Meinecke

In hockey, net traffic and screens can be your best friend or worst enemy. Washington learned that the hard way Saturday in the 3-6 loss to Tampa. Traffic certainly didn’t account for all of Tampa’s scoring, but it appeared to … Continue reading →

Posted in Adam Oates, Braden Holtby, John Carlson, Michal Neuvirth | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

A Night at the Nats Game

Posted on May 22, 2012 by DC SportsChick

On Saturday, I was extremely fortunate to score a ticket to the President’s Club with my friend L. and the gentlemen of Two In The Box. I wasn’t sure what to expect, except that I knew it was going to be awesome. And I wasn’t disappointed. From the prime rib to the lobster mac ‘n cheese, the food was completely amazing. The views of the indoor batting cages and the press conference room were exciting. The in-seat delivery of food and beverages was helpful. But best of all was seeing Brooks Laich, John Carlson, and Karl Alzner (and his girlfriend) at the game. Continue reading →

Posted in Brooks Laich, John Carlson, Karl Alzner | 4 Comments

Caps Players (Try To) Remember Their First Opening Night on an NHL Roster

Posted on October 8, 2011 by Elisabeth Meinecke

Oct. 5, 2006. Oct. 8, 2010. Those were the dates Mike Green and John Carlson made their NHL opening night debuts on an NHL roster (both with the Capitals). Green played over  17 minutes in his game. Carlson played over … Continue reading →

Posted in Jason Chimera, John Carlson, Mike Green, Washington Capitals | Leave a comment

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

Three Keys to Avoid Capital Punishment

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Alex Perlmutter

The 2011 Stanley Cup Playoffs, as is every NHL postseason, a treacherous hike. The Capitals would be in the Rockies if this was a race to cross the country, suffocating from lack of oxygen and preparedness. If this team is … Continue reading →

Posted in Alexander Ovechkin, Alexander Semin, Bruce Boudreau, Eric Fehr, George McPhee, John Carlson, Marco Sturm, Tampa Bay Lightning, Washington Capitals | 3 Comments

The Curse of Cute Hockey Strikes Again

Posted on April 30, 2011 by PucksAndBooks

It is a dangerous thing in playoff hockey, to be an expected winner and to be winning narrowly and to have golden opportunities to vanquish a weary underdog opponent but fail to do so. An underdog in hockey often gains … Continue reading →

Posted in Alexander Ovechkin, Alexander Semin, Bruce Boudreau, John Carlson, Mike Green, Morning cup-a-joe, NHL playoffs, Shinny, Tampa Bay Lightning, Washington Capitals | 16 Comments

A Bad Matchup Indeed — for New York

Posted on April 16, 2011 by PucksAndBooks

This Rangers club was supposed to be a bad matchup for these Capitals. Big up front, racsally around the net, opportunistic offensively, a good defensive club backstopped by a premiere netminder. Turns out, the Capitals are a very bad matchup … Continue reading →

Posted in Dennis Wideman, Eastern Conference, Jason Arnott, Jason Chimera, John Carlson, John Erskine, Karl Alzner, Marcus Johansson, Michal Neuvirth, Morning cup-a-joe, National Hockey League, New York Rangers, NHL playoffs, Washington Capitals | 11 Comments

The Quest for Lord Stanley Begins in the Weight Room

Posted on April 11, 2011 by Elisabeth Meinecke

“To get through four rounds in the Stanley Cup, playing for the Cup, becomes a matter of survival, and who deteriorates the least.” That’s the outlook of Capitals’ strength and conditioning coach Mark Nemish, who is preparing his team for … Continue reading →

Posted in Brooks Laich, John Carlson, Mark Nemish, Morning cup-a-joe, National Hockey League, playoff hockey, Washington Capitals | 1 Comment