2008-07-23T16:09:22Z tag:blog.washingtonpost.com,2008:/capitalsinsider//229 Copyright (c) 2008, WashingtonPost.Newsweek Interactive 2008-07-23T16:09:22Z tag:washingtonpost.com,2008-07-23:/capitalsinsider/2008/07/morrisonns_arbitration_hearing.html

No news of Shaone Morrisonn agreeing to a new contract, so that means he's going to let an arbitrator determine his pay for next year. Decisions must be announced within 48 hours of the hearing. If a team doesn't like the awarded amount it can walk away and the player can declare himself an unrestricted free agent. Arbitration, as many of you know, can be brutal for a player, who gets to listen to team...Please click on the title to continue reading this entry.

Katie Carrera 2008-07-21T14:13:14Z tag:washingtonpost.com,2008-07-21:/capitalsinsider/2008/07/summertime_support_group.html

Well folks, we're in that particularly painful time of year for hockey fans. I'll be keeping up the blog while Tarik's on vacation through Aug. 2, including news of defenseman Shaone Morrisonn's arbitration hearing, which is scheduled for July 24 (Thursday). I'll keep you posted on any news and keep tabs on the league of course, but consider this an open invitation to talk about whatever Caps-related topics are on your mind in the comments...Please click on the title to continue reading this entry.

Katie Carrera 2008-07-17T16:43:43Z tag:washingtonpost.com,2008-07-17:/capitalsinsider/2008/07/caps_release_200809_schedule.html

We found out yesterday that the Caps open in Atlanta on Oct. 10 and host Cristobal Huet and Chicago the follow night. A few moments ago, the rest of the 2008-09 schedule was revealed. I've only had a minute to look it over, but here are a few of the key dates/stretches that jumped out at me immediately: *Olie Kolzig will make his return to Washington on Nov. 10. Who knows if he'll be the...Please click on the title to continue reading this entry.

Tarik El-Bashir 2008-07-16T19:28:46Z tag:washingtonpost.com,2008-07-16:/capitalsinsider/2008/07/caps_host_huet_hawks_in_home_o.html

Although the schedule won't be announced until tomorrow, the NHL allowed its clubs to release a sneak peek this afternoon. And here's what we know: the season will kick off with a pair of juicy storylines. The Caps will open the season on Oct. 10 in Atlanta, where best friends Bruce Boudreau and John Anderson, the new coach of the Thrashers, will face each other as NHL coaches for the first time. Then one night...Please click on the title to continue reading this entry.

Tarik El-Bashir 2008-07-16T16:22:11Z tag:washingtonpost.com,2008-07-16:/capitalsinsider/2008/07/schedule_sneak_peek_today.html

At some point this afternoon, the Caps are going to announce a few highlights from next season's schedule. So make sure to check back for the details. The entire regular season schedule, by the way, is due to be released tomorrow at noon....Please click on the title to continue reading this entry.

Tarik El-Bashir 2008-07-15T17:54:27Z tag:washingtonpost.com,2008-07-15:/capitalsinsider/2008/07/green_sticking_with_no_52.html

I'm not really sure how this rumor got started, but defenseman Mike Green will not be changing his number next season. He will continue to wear No. 52, according to a team official. As for the Sergei Fedorov matter, I'm still doing some reporting. I hope to have more details in tomorrow's paper....Please click on the title to continue reading this entry.

Tarik El-Bashir 2008-07-15T12:33:22Z tag:washingtonpost.com,2008-07-15:/capitalsinsider/2008/07/report_bank_sues_fedorov.html

According to a report in The Macomb Daily, Sergei Fedorov was sued for more than $2 million Monday in Macomb County (Mich.) by a bank that says the Caps center has failed to repay loans he took out four years ago. Citizens State Bank says Fedorov owes it $2.1 million in connection with a $1.75 million loan in December 2004 and a $500,000 loan four months later according to legal documents filed in Macomb County...Please click on the title to continue reading this entry.

Tarik El-Bashir 2008-07-14T18:10:06Z tag:washingtonpost.com,2008-07-14:/capitalsinsider/2008/07/caps_announce_preseason_schedu.html

The Caps will play seven preseason games, with three at Verizon Center. They'll play Carolina, Boston and Philadelphia twice, and New Jersey once. Click here for the details....Please click on the title to continue reading this entry.

Tarik El-Bashir 2008-07-14T15:20:04Z tag:washingtonpost.com,2008-07-14:/capitalsinsider/2008/07/fedorov_signs_leonsis_blogs_ab.html

I've heard that some fans have worried themselves sick over the team's delay in announcing the signing of center Sergei Fedorov. Well, worry no more. It's official. He is signed, sealed and delivered, according to the Caps. Also, majority owner Ted Leonsis has blogged an explanation of the team's plans for a 'Capitals Spirit Squad.' Seems like some folks flipped out over the prospect of ice girls/cheerleaders dancing around Verizon Center during breaks in the...Please click on the title to continue reading this entry.

Tarik El-Bashir 2008-07-12T21:31:06Z tag:washingtonpost.com,2008-07-12:/capitalsinsider/2008/07/development_camp_three_stars.html

With a scrimmage that came down to a shootout, Development Camp '08 just ended in front of a standing room only crowd at Kettler Capitals Iceplex. Over the past six days, several players stood out. Some for good reasons. Others, well, for not-so-good reasons. I took an informal poll of coaches and media types and put together a 'Three Stars of Week.' Here's what we came up with: First star: D Karl Alzner. Not much...Please click on the title to continue reading this entry.

Tarik El-Bashir 2008-07-12T00:15:32Z tag:washingtonpost.com,2008-07-11:/capitalsinsider/2008/07/caps_resign_gordon.html

Center Boyd Gordon has signed a one-year contract worth $725,000. That's a little bit more than his qualifying offer. That leaves Shaone Morrisonn as the only player who has yet to re-sign. He is scheduled for arbitration on July 24....Please click on the title to continue reading this entry.

Tarik El-Bashir 2008-07-11T17:04:01Z tag:washingtonpost.com,2008-07-11:/capitalsinsider/2008/07/theodore_flashback_stones_fan.html

We media types at Kettler couldn't remember if the video of Jose Theodore stopping a fan who jumped on the ice during a 2006 practice in Montreal has been posted since he signed with the Capitals but here it is. Along with Theodore's great take on the incident. From the Montreal Gazette, thanks to Tarik's research skills: "I'm shocked. That's the first time it has happened. I saw the guy coming, but didn't really know...Please click on the title to continue reading this entry.

Katie Carrera 2008-07-11T00:57:39Z tag:washingtonpost.com,2008-07-10:/capitalsinsider/2008/07/joezay_theeodore_and_other_stu.html

First things first. For the record, Jose Theodore pronounces his name Joe-Zay Thee-O-Dore. My first impression of the Caps' new goalie is that he's a confident, outgoing guy with a good sense of humor. Here are some of the highlights from his brief interview with reporters this afternoon at KCI. Q: Why Washington? A: They have the best player in the league, first of all. Washington, the last couple of years, I saw them progress...Please click on the title to continue reading this entry.

Tarik El-Bashir 2008-07-10T18:31:03Z tag:washingtonpost.com,2008-07-10:/capitalsinsider/2008/07/my_opening_night_lineup.html

While waiting for the Caps to introduce goalie Jose Theodore, I got to thinking about line combinations for next season. Based on last year's successful combos and conversations I've had with folks in the organization, here's what I came up with: Ovechkin-Backstrom-Kozlov Laich-Fedorov-Semin Fleischmann-Nylander-Clark Brashear-Steckel-Bradley That would leave Gordon and Fehr as your extras. Semin, meantime, plays on the right side just in case Ovechkin takes a long shift. As far as the defensive pairings,...Please click on the title to continue reading this entry.

Tarik El-Bashir 2008-07-10T16:35:06Z tag:washingtonpost.com,2008-07-10:/capitalsinsider/2008/07/caps_welcome_theodore.html

Jose Theodore is due to arrive in Arlington any minute now. After taking care of some administrative stuff, he'll be introduced to reporters at Kettler Capitals Iceplex around 2:30. So make sure to check back later for an update on the Caps' new goalie....Please click on the title to continue reading this entry.

Tarik El-Bashir