Capitals Insider: Brooks Laich


Posted at 10:04 AM ET, 05/23/2013

Capitals season review: Forwards, Part I
By Katie Carrera
A look at how the players who finished the season on the Capitals' top two lines fared and what the future might hold.

By Katie Carrera  |  10:04 AM ET, 05/23/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Alex Ovechkin, Brooks Laich, Eric Fehr, Marcus Johansson, Martin Erat, Mike Ribeiro, Nicklas Backstrom, offseason, Season breakdown, Troy Brouwer

Posted at 06:56 PM ET, 05/15/2013

Injury updates on Martin Erat, Brooks Laich
By Katie Carrera
Martin Erat suffered a dislocated elbow in Game 4 and Brooks Laich expects to have no problem being ready for training camp following his rehabilitation from minor groin surgery.

By Katie Carrera  |  06:56 PM ET, 05/15/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Brooks Laich, Groin injuries, Injuries, Martin Erat

Posted at 02:11 PM ET, 05/09/2013

Brooks Laich 'encouraged' by recovery process
By Katie Carrera
Brooks Laich discusses his recovery process, clarifies that he had a minor groin procedure in early April.

By Katie Carrera  |  02:11 PM ET, 05/09/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  2013 Stanley Cup playoffs, Brooks Laich, Groin injuries, Injuries, Playoffs

Posted at 11:37 AM ET, 05/08/2013

Brooks Laich skates with teammates for first time since sports hernia surgery
By Katie Carrera
Brooks Laich is on the ice at Madison Square Garden Wednesday morning, marking the first time he's skated since April 4.

By Katie Carrera  |  11:37 AM ET, 05/08/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  2013 Stanley Cup playoffs, Brooks Laich, Caps-Rangers, Groin injuries, Injuries, Playoffs

Posted at 01:52 PM ET, 04/29/2013

Capitals being 'careful' with Brooks Laich's recovery
By Katie Carrera
Coach Adam Oates expects that the forward will play this postseason, but not before he’s fully healed.

By Katie Carrera  |  01:52 PM ET, 04/29/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Adam Oates, Brooks Laich, Groin injuries, Injuries

Posted at 11:34 AM ET, 04/28/2013

Brooks Laich had sports hernia surgery, could return for second-round series
By Katie Carrera
Brooks Laich underwent sports hernia surgery in early April, shortly after re-injuring his groin.

By Katie Carrera  |  11:34 AM ET, 04/28/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Brooks Laich, Groin injuries, Injuries, Playoffs

Posted at 11:45 AM ET, 04/16/2013

Capitals want Brooks Laich 'pain free' before skating again
By Katie Carrera
Coach Adam Oates says surgery is currently not being considered for Brooks Laich but the forward must be pain free before he returns to the ice.

By Katie Carrera  |  11:45 AM ET, 04/16/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Adam Oates, Brooks Laich, Groin injuries, Injuries

Posted at 01:14 PM ET, 04/15/2013

Marcus Johansson 'a little sore,' leaves practice early
By Katie Carrera
Marcus Johansson left practice early but is expected to play against the Maple Leafs.

By Katie Carrera  |  01:14 PM ET, 04/15/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Brooks Laich, Groin injuries, Injuries, Joel Ward, Marcus Johansson

Posted at 02:35 PM ET, 04/12/2013

Uncertainty about Brooks Laich's groin injury cause for concern
By Katie Carrera
Brooks Laich has missed four straight games and remains sidelined indefinitely by a lower body injury that is negatively impacting his groin injury.

By Katie Carrera  |  02:35 PM ET, 04/12/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Adam Oates, Brooks Laich, George McPhee, Groin injuries, Injuries, Mike Green

Posted at 01:56 PM ET, 04/10/2013

Injury updates on Brooks Laich, Martin Erat and Joel Ward
By Katie Carrera
The latest updates on Brooks Laich, Martin Erat and Joel Ward.

By Katie Carrera  |  01:56 PM ET, 04/10/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Adam Oates, Brooks Laich, Injuries, Joel Ward, Martin Erat

Posted at 05:54 PM ET, 04/07/2013

Brooks Laich, Martin Erat to miss Capitals' game vs. Lightning
By Katie Carrera
Brooks Laich is slated to see groin specialist Dr. Michael Brunt on Tuesday, while Martin Erat did not suffer a concussion in addition to an apparent left leg injury Coach Adam Oates said.

By Katie Carrera  |  05:54 PM ET, 04/07/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Brooks Laich, Groin injuries, Injuries, Martin Erat

Posted at 02:22 PM ET, 04/06/2013

Capitals can't let Brooks Laich's absence slow them down
By Katie Carrera
It's unclear how much time forward will miss with his latest lower-body injury but team knows it can’t dwell on his absence.

By Katie Carrera  |  02:22 PM ET, 04/06/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Brooks Laich, Caps-Panthers, Injuries, Marcus Johansson, Mike Ribeiro, Nicklas Backstrom

Posted at 11:48 AM ET, 04/06/2013

Brooks Laich to miss Capitals' game at Panthers (updated)
By Katie Carrera
Brooks Laich, who left Thursday's game with an undisclosed injury, didn't make the trip to Florida and will miss Saturday's game against the Panthers.

By Katie Carrera  |  11:48 AM ET, 04/06/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Brooks Laich, Caps-Panthers, Injuries, Line combinations

Posted at 01:07 PM ET, 04/05/2013

One-timers: Caps take over first in Southeast; Martin Erat debuts
By Katie Carrera
The Capitals take over first in the Southeast, Martin Erat debuts and more notes from the 2-1 shootout win over the Islanders.

By Katie Carrera  |  01:07 PM ET, 04/05/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Adam Oates, Alex Ovechkin, Brooks Laich, Caps-Isles, Martin Erat, Mike Green, One timers

Posted at 11:22 AM ET, 04/05/2013

Braden Holtby stellar with 35-save outing against Islanders
By Katie Carrera
Braden Holtby stops 35 shots against the Islanders in his 10th consecutive start. The 23-year-old netminder has started 27 of Washington's 37games this season.

By Katie Carrera  |  11:22 AM ET, 04/05/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Braden Holtby, Brooks Laich, Caps-Isles, Goalies, Troy Brouwer

Posted at 12:19 AM ET, 04/05/2013

Brooks Laich leaves Capitals' win over Islanders with undisclosed injury
By Katie Carrera
Brooks Laich didn't take a shift in the final 15:26 of the Capitals' 2-1 shootout win over the Islanders because of an undisclosed injury.

By Katie Carrera  |  12:19 AM ET, 04/05/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Brooks Laich, Caps-Isles, Injuries

Posted at 02:27 PM ET, 03/28/2013

Mike Ribeiro reiterates he would like to stay in Washington
By Katie Carrera
Mike Ribeiro declined an initial offer from the Capitals but reiterated he would like to stay in Washington if the two sides can work out a deal.

By Katie Carrera  |  02:27 PM ET, 03/28/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Brooks Laich, Mike Ribeiro, Trade deadline

Posted at 12:33 AM ET, 03/27/2013

Islanders capitalize on mistakes by Mike Green, Brooks Laich to score game-winner
By Katie Carrera
A look at the costly miscues by Mike Green and Brooks Laich that led to the Islanders' game winning goal.

By Katie Carrera  |  12:33 AM ET, 03/27/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Adam Oates, Brooks Laich, Caps-Isles, Mike Green, Mike Ribeiro

Posted at 12:45 AM ET, 03/23/2013

Capitals capture four points in Winnipeg, sweep back-to-back games against Jets
By Katie Carrera
The Capitals knew that a pair of wins in Winnipeg would go a long way to helping their playoff aspirations and came away with a clean sweep of the Jets in back-to-back games.

By Katie Carrera  |  12:45 AM ET, 03/23/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Braden Holtby, Brooks Laich, Caps-Jets

Posted at 12:59 PM ET, 03/21/2013

Capitals morning skate: Brooks Laich on second line, Mike Green taking rushes (updated)
By Katie Carrera
Notes from the Capitals morning skate in Winnipeg.

By Katie Carrera  |  12:59 PM ET, 03/21/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Brooks Laich, Caps-Jets, Line combinations, Mike Green, Practice update

Posted at 01:35 PM ET, 03/20/2013

Maintenance day for Brooks Laich, other practice notes (updated)
By Katie Carrera
Notes from Capitals practice Wednesday in Pittsburgh.

By Katie Carrera  |  01:35 PM ET, 03/20/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Brooks Laich, Joel Ward, Line combinations, Practice update

Posted at 10:59 AM ET, 03/20/2013

One-timers: Brooks Laich's debut, Capitals find positives in defensive play
By Katie Carrera
Notes on Brooks Laich's return, the Capitals defensive showing and more on the power play from Tuesday's 2-1 loss in Pittsburgh.

By Katie Carrera  |  10:59 AM ET, 03/20/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Alex Ovechkin, Brooks Laich, Caps-Pens, Jack Hillen, Karl Alzner, One timers

Posted at 03:06 PM ET, 03/19/2013

Braden Holtby: Capitals 'haven't been even close to intense enough'
By Katie Carrera
Asked about the importance of Brooks Laich's return to the lineup, goaltender Braden Holtby said the Capitals haven't been intense enough this season and hopes that the utility forward can help spark them.

By Katie Carrera  |  03:06 PM ET, 03/19/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Braden Holtby, Brooks Laich, Caps-Pens, Matt Hendricks

Posted at 01:35 PM ET, 03/19/2013

Brooks Laich to make season debut vs. Penguins
By Katie Carrera
Brooks Laich will make his season debut after missing the first 28 games of the season with a groin injury.

By Katie Carrera  |  01:35 PM ET, 03/19/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Brooks Laich, Caps-Pens, Groin injuries, Troy Brouwer

Posted at 11:47 AM ET, 03/19/2013

Brooks Laich likely to return against Penguins
By Katie Carrera
Based on the morning skate it looks like Brooks Laich may be back in the Capitals lineup tonight in Pittsburgh.

By Katie Carrera  |  11:47 AM ET, 03/19/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Brooks Laich, Caps-Pens, Line combinations, Tom Poti

Posted at 12:55 PM ET, 03/17/2013

Brooks Laich nearing return from groin injury
By Katie Carrera
He won't play Sunday against Buffalo but Brooks Laich is confident he will return to the lineup soon. "I'm feeling good on the ice and I'm getting really anxious to play," he said. "I'm sure it'll be very, very soon."

By Katie Carrera  |  12:55 PM ET, 03/17/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Brooks Laich, Groin injuries, Injuries

Posted at 03:51 PM ET, 03/12/2013

Brooks Laich skates with Capitals, calls it a 'huge step' in recovery
By Katie Carrera
Capitals forward Brooks Laich takes another step forward in his recovery from a lingering groin injury.

By Katie Carrera  |  03:51 PM ET, 03/12/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Brooks Laich, Groin injuries, Injuries

Posted at 12:44 PM ET, 03/07/2013

Capitals 'fighting against ourselves' to move up the standings
By Katie Carrera
Despite winning seven of their last 10 heading into tonight’s game, the Caps remain lodged in last place.

By Katie Carrera  |  12:44 PM ET, 03/07/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Brooks Laich, Caps-Panthers, Line combinations

Posted at 10:54 AM ET, 02/20/2013

Mike Green skates briefly during Capitals practice (updated)
By Katie Carrera
Capitals defenseman Mike Green skates Wednesday morning but heads to the dressing room just 10 minutes into practice.

By Katie Carrera  |  10:54 AM ET, 02/20/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Brooks Laich, Line combinations, Marcus Johansson, Mike Green, Practice update

Posted at 01:12 PM ET, 02/19/2013

Mike Green remains 'day-to-day'
By Eric Detweiler
Capitals defenseman Mike Green tested out his lower body injury on Tuesday and remains 'day-to-day' after missing Sunday's game at the New York Rangers.

By Eric Detweiler  |  01:12 PM ET, 02/19/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Brooks Laich, Mike Green

Posted at 11:35 AM ET, 02/19/2013

Mike Green skates briefly; Brooks Laich and Marcus Johansson not at practice
By Eric Detweiler
Mike Green skates briefly; Marcus Johansson and Brooks Laich miss practice.

By Eric Detweiler  |  11:35 AM ET, 02/19/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Brooks Laich, Marcus Johansson, Mike Green, Practice update

Posted at 06:14 PM ET, 02/16/2013

Brooks Laich discusses "very frustrating" recovery process
By Katie Carrera
Capitals forward Brooks Laich talks about how trying his recovery process from a groin injury has been.

By Katie Carrera  |  06:14 PM ET, 02/16/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Brooks Laich, Injuries

Posted at 06:56 PM ET, 02/13/2013

Brooks Laich cleared for contact in practice
By Katie Carrera
Capitals forward Brooks Laich, who has yet to make his season debut because of a groin injury, has been cleared to take contact in practice.

By Katie Carrera  |  06:56 PM ET, 02/13/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Adam Oates, Brooks Laich, Injuries

Posted at 12:20 PM ET, 02/09/2013

Marcus Johansson scratched against Panthers, Mathieu Perreault and John Erskine back in
By Katie Carrera
Notes from the Capitals morning skate and what lineup changes to expect for tonight's game against Florida.

By Katie Carrera  |  12:20 PM ET, 02/09/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Adam Oates, Brooks Laich, Caps-Panthers, John Erskine, Marcus Johansson, Mathieu Perreault, Tom Poti

Posted at 10:15 AM ET, 02/09/2013

Injury updates on Brooks Laich, Dmitry Orlov and Jack Hillen
By Katie Carrera
General Manager George McPhee offers updates on the injury status of Brooks Laich, Dmitry Orlov and Jack Hillen.

By Katie Carrera  |  10:15 AM ET, 02/09/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Brooks Laich, Dmitry Orlov, George McPhee, Injuries, Jack Hillen

Posted at 11:30 AM ET, 02/05/2013

Brooks Laich making progress, 'looks a lot better'
By Mark Giannotto
The Capitals forward is inching closer to making his season debut.

By Mark Giannotto  |  11:30 AM ET, 02/05/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Brooks Laich

Posted at 11:35 AM ET, 02/01/2013

Braden Holtby will start vs. Flyers (updated)
By Mark Giannotto
The 22-year-old netminder will get his first start since Jan. 22.

By Mark Giannotto  |  11:35 AM ET, 02/01/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Braden Holtby, Brooks Laich, Jack Hillen, Michal Neuvirth

Posted at 11:49 AM ET, 01/31/2013

Brooks Laich takes part in morning skate in Toronto (updated)
By Katie Carrera
For the first time this season, Capitals forward Brooks Laich took part in an on-ice workout with his teammates.

By Katie Carrera  |  11:49 AM ET, 01/31/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Brooks Laich, Caps-Leafs, Line combinations

Posted at 01:24 PM ET, 01/23/2013

Practice update: Capitals hold optional workout, Hillen skates
By Katie Carrera
Coach Adam Oates explains why he decided to give the Capitals an optional skate.

By Katie Carrera  |  01:24 PM ET, 01/23/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Adam Oates, Brooks Laich, Jack Hillen, Optional practice, Practice update

Posted at 01:46 PM ET, 01/19/2013

Nicklas Backstrom, Brooks Laich, Mike Green named Capitals' alternate captains
By Katie Carrera
Coach Adam Oates announces the alternates to Alex Ovechkin; it's the first time Green will wear the 'A.'

By Katie Carrera  |  01:46 PM ET, 01/19/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Adam Oates, Alex Ovechkin, Brooks Laich, Captains, Mike Green, Nicklas Backstrom

Posted at 11:52 AM ET, 01/15/2013

Caps will need group effort to make up for Brooks Laich's absence
By Katie Carrera
Several players will take over his role.

By Katie Carrera  |  11:52 AM ET, 01/15/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Brooks Laich, Capitals, Capitals injuries, Training Camp

Posted at 04:39 PM ET, 01/13/2013

Brooks Laich 'not quite ready to go'
By Katie Carrera
A nagging groin injury will likely prevent the forward from being ready for the start of the season.

By Katie Carrera  |  04:39 PM ET, 01/13/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Brooks Laich, Eric Belanger, George McPhee

Posted at 11:05 AM ET, 01/13/2013

Brooks Laich not on the ice for the start of Capitals camp
By Katie Carrera
Check out the lines and defensive pairings from the first day of Capitals training camp

By Katie Carrera  |  11:05 AM ET, 01/13/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Brooks Laich, Training Camp

Posted at 03:20 PM ET, 01/10/2013

Brooks Laich on lockout: 'We just punched our sport in the face'
By Katie Carrera
Brooks Laich is back in Washington, dishing on everything from the lockout to his time in Switzerland and his excitement to play for Adam Oates.

By Katie Carrera  |  03:20 PM ET, 01/10/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Adam Oates, Brooks Laich, NHL lockout

Posted at 11:02 AM ET, 01/10/2013

Brooks Laich, Tom Poti are back in Washington
By Katie Carrera
Brooks Laich skated for less than an hour primarily alone Thursday morning, apparently testing an injury.

By Katie Carrera  |  11:02 AM ET, 01/10/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Brooks Laich, Cam Schilling, Joel Ward, Joey Crabb, Tom Poti, Training Camp

Posted at 11:39 AM ET, 09/28/2012

Brooks Laich signs with Kloten Flyers in Switzerland
By Katie Carrera
Brooks Laich has officially signed in Switzerland, making him the third Capitals player to ink a deal overseas during the NHL lockout.

By Katie Carrera  |  11:39 AM ET, 09/28/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Brooks Laich, NHL lockout

Posted at 06:14 PM ET, 09/25/2012

Brooks Laich to play in Switzerland
By Katie Carrera
A deal is not yet finalized, but Brooks Laich will have a contract to play in Europe by the end of the week, according to his agent.

By Katie Carrera  |  06:14 PM ET, 09/25/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Brooks Laich

Posted at 11:19 AM ET, 01/29/2010

Brooks Laich: 'We can't let down'
By Gene Wang
The Capitals had a short morning skate at KCI today, and while the mood was predictably upbeat in the locker room, there remained uncertainty surrounding who would be starting in goal tonight against Florida. Jose Theodore, who suffered a hip flexor Tuesday night against the New York Islanders, participated and...

By Gene Wang  |  11:19 AM ET, 01/29/2010 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Brooks Laich, Florida Panthers, Jose Theodore, Michal Neuvirth

Posted at 01:28 PM ET, 01/25/2010

Boudreau likes his lines' chemistry
By Tarik El-Bashir
After spending a day away from the rink, the Caps returned to KCI this morning for an uptempo, systems-heavy practice. Everyone was in attendance with one notable exception: Semyon Varlamov. Varlamov, who's been sidelined since Dec. 7 with knee and groin muscle injuries, said Saturday morning that he planned on...

By Tarik El-Bashir  |  01:28 PM ET, 01/25/2010 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Brian Pothier, Brooks Laich, Bruce Boudreau, Semyon Varlamov

Posted at 08:24 PM ET, 01/17/2010

Caps 5, Flyers 3
By Tarik El-Bashir
Brooks Laich's slump is over. Alex Ovechkin's penalty shot drought is history. And so might a local restaurant's profit margin if the Caps keep scoring at this clip....

By Tarik El-Bashir  |  08:24 PM ET, 01/17/2010 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Alex Ovechkin, Brooks Laich, Philadelphia Flyers

Posted at 01:07 PM ET, 01/08/2010

Boudreau: Varlamov could begin skating this weekend
By Tarik El-Bashir
This morning's practice was optional, and many of the team's stars such as Nicklas Backstrom, Alexander Semin and Alex Ovechkin did not participate. Coach Bruce Boudreau also did not skate, so today's update will be a little shorter than usual:...

By Tarik El-Bashir  |  01:07 PM ET, 01/08/2010 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Brooks Laich, Semyon Varlamov

Posted at 04:31 PM ET, 12/29/2009

After shock of trade, Caps look ahead to Sharks
By Lindsay Applebaum
Mark Giannotto's story for tomorrow's paper is about the Caps moving past yesterday's trade and looking ahead to the game at San Jose. Here's an excerpt: He squirmed from side to side, puffed his cheeks out, and let go of a deep breath, preparing to give an appropriate response to...

By Lindsay Applebaum  |  04:31 PM ET, 12/29/2009 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Alex Ovechkin, Brooks Laich, Chris Clark, Jason Chimera, Milan Jurcina, San Jose Sharks