The new year means a new start to our daily posts. We had the idea last year during the trades to give you one spot at the end of the day to catch up on Capitals news. We weren’t trying to replace Japers Rink who does a great morning wrap up from around the media-producing world. We weren’t trying to capture every post out there- again ’cause Japers does a most excellent job of that and is sanctioned by the Capitals.
We were a bit displaced in our efforts by another blog and so we backed away from a daily post. However, we love Twitter and Instagram and we know it’s hard for those of you working to see everything tweeted. So we are going to help!!
Starting today we will Post a 5 pm Dinner Edition of some our favorite tweets and IG posts of the day. Some from the Caps, some from the media, and some from Caps fans. We want to keep it light and fun!
So here are some of the Best of Jan 2:
Caps-Canes News
It’s a #CapsCanes game day. @Jurky88 will have some live tweets and updates for us!! #caps pic.twitter.com/pOjPEcZx7n
— FriendsinColdPlaces (@inColdPlacesDC) January 2, 2018
Getting set for @Capitals hockey tonight on @NBCSWashington. Carolina has received a strong effort in goal from Cam Ward. Our coverage of #CapsCanes begins at 6 pm with Capitals FaceOff, followed by GameTime at 6:30. Then @Laughlin18, @TarikNBCS & I have the game call at 7 pm. pic.twitter.com/g8ucWWXUVE
— Joe Beninati (@JoeBpXp) January 2, 2018
Coach Trotz updates the media on Nicklas Backstrom's status (illness / game time decision) plus talks tonight's game against the Hurricanes and John Carlson's strong first half of the season. #CapsCanes #ALLCAPS pic.twitter.com/JjzmRRDbvC
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) January 2, 2018
#Canes lines at morning skate:
Aho-Staal-Teravainen
McGinn-Ryan-Lindholm
Skinner-Wallmark-Di Giuseppe
Nordstrom-Rask-WilliamsSlavin-Pesce
Fleury-Faulk
Hanifin-van RiemsdykWard
Darling#WSHvsCAR #Redvolution— Michael Smith (@MSmithCanes) January 2, 2018
Canes' Justin Williams played for Caps past two years. On facing Caps tonight: "I alway attribute it to the metaphor that you're seeing your ex-girlfriend. You want to show 'em you still have it. I'm still doing well and you want to prove them wrong and you want to beat them."
— Chip Alexander (@ice_chip) January 2, 2018
#Caps morning skate lines without Backstrom: 8-18-25; 13-92-77; 10-20-43; and 65-83-39. Dpairs: 29-74; 9-4; and 44-22. Out: Niskanen. #CapsCanes
— Tarik El-Bashir⌨️🎙🏒 (@TarikNBCS) January 2, 2018
My coffee cup was sitting here. A puck came through the netting, landed on the cup, dented the top and then bounced down to ding me on the toe. It's going to be a good day. pic.twitter.com/1Z49yscGFx
— Isabelle Khurshudyan (@ikhurshudyan) January 2, 2018
It's Tuesday! Don't miss 1/2 priced Wings after 7pm & Happy Hour Specials 4pm – 7pm!
Come watch the #Caps vs. #Hurricanes tonight at 7pm! #PQST pic.twitter.com/4Jq0CKfvCK— Penn Quarter Tavern (@PQST) January 2, 2018
More Caps
Chandler Stephenson talked to the media after skating as the top-line pivot for morning skate with Backstrom a game-time decision due to illness. #CapsCanes #ALLCAPS pic.twitter.com/afzdGCmu1I
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) January 2, 2018
Well, we now have a 6’ 2” @TJOshie77 in our house. @Capitals @TJOshie77 @NBCSCapitals @Caps_Slapshot @capsredrockers pic.twitter.com/szFBwMV9oi
— William (@FederalDuck) January 2, 2018
What are your New Year’s resolutions? 😉 pic.twitter.com/t0AIjfrkyA
— Peter Bondra (@PeterBondra12) January 2, 2018
ICYMI: Chris Bourque is going to the Olympics https://t.co/VBPeFpf6Dp
— Chocolate Hockey (@ChocHockey) January 2, 2018
When your artist friend makes you art for Christmas. My heart is full. #ALLCAPS pic.twitter.com/r0yvuLMGsM
— Hannah Mayhew (@therealhannahma) January 2, 2018
Halfway done with this fantastic book! Kudos to all those involved but @BenRaby31 really has captivated this franchise in multiple perspectives, one of the best Xmas gifts I got for sure! #ALLCAPS pic.twitter.com/JwU3Gd0Fpv
— Brandon Enroth (@Brando_Enroth) January 2, 2018
Other NHL News:
Nate Schmidt on his New Year’s Resolution:
“Write more letters.”
Too many emails and text messages, he says😆
— Vegas Golden Knights (@GoldenKnights) January 2, 2018
BREAKING: The USA Warriors will have THREE players in South Korea on the USA Paralympic Sled Hockey Team. Forwards Noah Grove & Josh Misiewicz as well as Defenseman Ralph DeQuebec!
Congratulations to all three! We’re so proud of you all! pic.twitter.com/6LGghntGHM
— USA Warriors Hockey (@USAWarriors) January 1, 2018
The Golden Knights plan to build a display for the hats that get thrown into the ice after hat tricks. So if you threw your hat Sunday for William Karlsson's three goals, it will be in there. #VegasBornhttps://t.co/W2a5oaliLE
— David Schoen 📰🗞🏒 (@DavidSchoenLVRJ) January 2, 2018
Coyotes announce that forward Emerson Etem has informed them he no longer wants to play in the AHL and is pursuing other options. The Coyotes have terminated his contract.
— Craig Morgan (@craigsmorgan) January 2, 2018
