Happy Birthday, Alex Ovechkin

Just because we're locked out, and have nothing better to do...

Happy 27th Birthday, Alex Ovechkin!

Here's to the next 27!

Also, perhaps more importantly, everybody's favourite Russian goalie turns 20 today. So a very happy birthday to you too, Seryozha Kostenko!

Oh, how we love them.

Doomsday - NHL CBA Expires - Cam's Thoughts.

At 11:59 PM on September 15th 2012, the unthinkable happened. Just eight years after the locked out 2004-05 season, the owner's ridiculous demands have caused yet another work stoppage. Whilst there are no regular season games cancelled yet, it's a pretty good bet that there will be cancelled games. 

#Caps Re-Sign John Carlson

June 20, 2008. He has not changed.

The Washington Capitals have re-signed defenseman John Carlson to a six-year, $23.8-million contract that will see the blueliner be paid an average of $3.97 million a year.

State of the Capitals: Brouwer Re-Signed, European Prospects Kick-Off Season, CATP Merchandise

(We'll steer well away from any lockout-related news in this particular post)

With September dragging on, news is slow on the Washington Capitals front. It's warm, there's too much NFL on TV, and for the hockey-loving, there's not much to do. But some significant news #Caps came through today, as the team announced that RW Troy Brouwer has been re-signed to a three-year, $11-million contract.

Christian Djoos Shines at Four Nations Tournament

When the Washington Capitals' European prospects do well, the Europeans among us here at Caps Across the Pond are happy.

And with the doom of the Collective Bargaining Agreement talks leaving us all distraught, a certain Caps' 2012 7th-rounder thought he might do us all a favo(u)r and cheer us up.

Join CATP at the 4th Annual Charity Hockey Classic

Come on out to the Kettler Capitals Iceplex atop the Ballston mall on September 9th, watch hockey for a great cause, and say hi to one of the writers for your favorite British founded Caps themed hockey blog!

The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.  Tickets are $10 and admission is free for children.  All proceeds and donations from the event go to Inova Blood Donor Services, which tests and provides blood and blood products to hospitals and medical centers throughout the DC area.

Four teams will all compete in a round-robin, and each team will have a special guest coach from the Mike O'Meara show.

Reading Rainbow

Getting To Know The Royals

Royals GM LeVar Burton

With CBA negotiations still underway and the threat of a lockout looming, NHL fans may find themselves with more time to pay to the minor leagues at the start of next season.  For Caps fans that means time to get to know our new ECHL affiliate the Reading Royals.