Capitals Insider: George McPhee


Posted at 11:46 AM ET, 05/22/2013

Capitals season review: Goaltending
By Katie Carrera
Braden Holtby anchored the Capitals for the bulk of the season, but GM George McPhee insists there is no hierarchy in net.

By Katie Carrera  |  11:46 AM ET, 05/22/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Braden Holtby, George McPhee, Goalies, Michal Neuvirth, Season breakdown

Posted at 10:11 AM ET, 05/20/2013

Should the Capitals re-sign Matt Hendricks?
By Katie Carrera
Matt Hendricks has become an important part of the roster, but is there cap space to bring him back?

By Katie Carrera  |  10:11 AM ET, 05/20/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Free agency, George McPhee, Matt Hendricks, offseason, Unrestricted free agents

Posted at 12:07 PM ET, 05/17/2013

Tom Wilson eager to make an impact for Caps
By Katie Carrera
Tom Wilson made his NHL debut in the playoffs but that doesn't mean he's a lock to make the Capitals' opening-night roster next fall.

By Katie Carrera  |  12:07 PM ET, 05/17/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  George McPhee, offseason, Tom Wilson

Posted at 02:45 PM ET, 05/16/2013

Alex Ovechkin played with fractured left foot in Games 6, 7 against Rangers
By Katie Carrera
Caps winger played the final two games against the Rangers with a hairline fracture in his left foot.

By Katie Carrera  |  02:45 PM ET, 05/16/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Alex Ovechkin, Caps-Rangers, George McPhee, Injuries, Playoffs

Posted at 01:16 PM ET, 05/16/2013

Capitals head into offseason with coaching stability
By Katie Carrera
For the first time in three summers there is no question of who the Capitals' head coach will be in the upcoming season, what type of system they might play or how much leeway a bench boss might have. That stability should help them in the offseason.

By Katie Carrera  |  01:16 PM ET, 05/16/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Adam Oates, George McPhee, Jay Beagle, Mike Green, offseason

Posted at 02:25 PM ET, 05/15/2013

George McPhee on playoff officiating: 'It sure didn't feel right'
By Katie Carrera
General Manager George McPhee discusses the officiating in the Capitals' first-round series against New York. John Tortorella criticizes Capitals for "whining".

By Katie Carrera  |  02:25 PM ET, 05/15/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  2013 Stanley Cup playoffs, Alex Ovechkin, Caps-Rangers, George McPhee, John Tortorella, penalties, Playoffs

Posted at 03:26 PM ET, 04/28/2013

Alex Ovechkin captures Rocket Richard Trophy
By Katie Carrera
Alex Ovechkin captured his third career Maurice 'Rocket' Richard Trophy as the NHL's leading goal scorer.

By Katie Carrera  |  03:26 PM ET, 04/28/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Adam Oates, Alex Ovechkin, George McPhee, Rocket Richard Trophy

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 09:25 AM ET, 04/04/2013

Matt Hendricks plays through scratched cornea; Capitals send Nate Schmidt to Hershey
By Katie Carrera
Matt Hendricks says he's "good" after playing with a scratched cornea and a few notes on the Capitals' recent roster moves to send several defensemen to Hershey.

By Katie Carrera  |  09:25 AM ET, 04/04/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  George McPhee, Hershey Bears, Matt Hendricks, Nate Schmidt, Roster moves, Steve Oleksy

Posted at 05:55 PM ET, 03/30/2013

George McPhee on Caps prospects Kuznetsov, Forsberg and Wilson
By Katie Carrera
A breakdown of General Manager George McPhee's comments on top prospects Evgeny Kuznetsov, Filip Forsberg and Tom Wilson.

By Katie Carrera  |  05:55 PM ET, 03/30/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Evgeny Kuznetsov, Filip Forsberg, George McPhee, Prospects, Tom Wilson

Posted at 02:40 PM ET, 02/09/2013

George McPhee on Michal Neuvirth, Braden Holtby: 'They can both play better'
By Katie Carrera
General Manager George McPhee says the Capitals needs better performances from goaltenders Michal Neuvirth and Braden Holtby.

By Katie Carrera  |  02:40 PM ET, 02/09/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Braden Holtby, George McPhee, Goaltenders, Michal Neuvirth

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 02:15 PM ET, 02/08/2013

GM George McPhee singles out Caps' goaltenders, criticizes 'undisciplined' play
By Katie Carrera
A few notable comments from General Manager George McPhee on the state of the Capitals.

By Katie Carrera  |  02:15 PM ET, 02/08/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  George McPhee, Ted Leonsis

Posted at 11:18 AM ET, 01/18/2013

Tom Poti could return in Caps season opener Saturday
By Katie Carrera
General Manager George McPhee said it's possible Tom Poti plays in the Capitals season opener at Tampa Bay Saturday.

By Katie Carrera  |  11:18 AM ET, 01/18/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  George McPhee, Tom Poti, 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 03:02 PM ET, 01/08/2013

Nicklas Backstrom's status uncertain for training camp
By Katie Carrera
Capitals General Manager George McPhee said he can't offer an update on the Swedish center's health until the new CBA is ratified.

By Katie Carrera  |  03:02 PM ET, 01/08/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Alex Ovechkin, George McPhee, Nicklas Backstrom

Posted at 05:46 PM ET, 03/03/2010

Caps GM George McPhee on today's moves
By Lindsay Applebaum
Caps GM George McPhee just spoke from Kettler Capitals Iceplex about an extremely busy trade deadline day. Here are some (hastily transcribed) quotes: On how busy the day was "They're always busy. ... nothing happens and then around noon it starts to happen." "I like what we did. We got...

By Lindsay Applebaum  |  05:46 PM ET, 03/03/2010 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Brian Pothier, Eric Belanger, George McPhee, Joe Corvo, Milan Jurcina, Oskar Osala, Scott Walker