Capitals Insider: Jack Hillen


Posted at 02:08 PM ET, 05/24/2013

Capitals season review: Defensemen

By Katie Carrera
A look at the season that was for the Capitals' defensemen and what the future might hold.

By Katie Carrera  |  02:08 PM ET, 05/24/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Dmitry Orlov, Jack Hillen, Jeff Schultz, John Carlson, John Erskine, Karl Alzner, Mike Green, offseason, Season breakdown, Steve Oleksy, Tomas Kundratek

Posted at 10:55 AM ET, 04/15/2013

Joel Ward skates briefly, Jack Hillen back in Minnesota visiting family

By Katie Carrera
Notes from Capitals practice on Monday in Arlington.

By Katie Carrera  |  10:55 AM ET, 04/15/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Jack Hillen, Joel Ward, Practice update

Posted at 09:02 AM ET, 04/10/2013

One-timers: Capitals shake off early deficit in Montreal; Ovechkin leads the way again
By Katie Carrera
ONE-TIMERS | The Caps shake off an initial one-goal deficit and demonstrate their resiliency.

By Katie Carrera  |  09:02 AM ET, 04/10/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Adam Oates, Alex Ovechkin, Caps-Habs, Eric Fehr, Jack Hillen, Jay Beagle, Michal Neuvirth, One timers

Posted at 01:13 AM ET, 04/10/2013

Strong second period fuels Capitals' win in Montreal
By Katie Carrera
Two goals in the span of 1:46 in the second period allowed Washington to gain the upper hand against the Canadiens Tuesday night.

By Katie Carrera  |  01:13 AM ET, 04/10/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Adam Oates, Alex Ovechkin, Caps-Habs, Eric Fehr, Jack Hillen

Posted at 10:41 AM ET, 04/08/2013

Jack Hillen had 'no idea' his wife went into labor Saturday night

By Mark Giannotto
After the Caps’ game against Florida, defenseman Jack Hillen learned his wife had given birth.

By Mark Giannotto  |  10:41 AM ET, 04/08/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Jack Hillen, Washington Capitals

Posted at 01:46 PM ET, 04/04/2013

Martin Erat: 'I want to play for a Stanley Cup and that was my choice'
By Katie Carrera
Martin Erat requested a trade from Nashville so that he could compete for a Stanley Cup, now he has to integrate into a new team for the first time in his career. The Capitals aren't worried about him fitting in, though.

By Katie Carrera  |  01:46 PM ET, 04/04/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Jack Hillen, Joel Ward, Martin Erat, Nashville Predators, Trade deadline

Posted at 03:23 PM ET, 04/02/2013

Caps re-sign Jack Hillen to two-year, $1.4 million deal (updated)

By Lindsay Applebaum
Hillen will earn $700,000 in both 2013-14 and in 2014-15.

By Lindsay Applebaum  |  03:23 PM ET, 04/02/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Jack Hillen

Posted at 10:56 AM ET, 03/28/2013

Jack Hillen sick, John Erskine doesn't take part in practice drills (updated)

By Katie Carrera
Just as the Capitals blue line seemed to be getting healthy, two defensemen didn't take part in Thursday's practice in Arlington.

By Katie Carrera  |  10:56 AM ET, 03/28/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Eric Fehr, Jack Hillen, John Erskine, Mathieu Perreault, Practice update, Tomas Kundratek

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 12:16 PM ET, 03/16/2013

Open thread: Capitals at Bruins

By Katie Carrera
Discuss the game as the Capitals take on the Bruins Saturday afternoon.

By Katie Carrera  |  12:16 PM ET, 03/16/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Caps-Bruins, Jack Hillen, Lineups, Open Thread

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 11:35 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 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 12:52 PM ET, 01/21/2013

Capitals place Jack Hillen on injured reserve, recall Tomas Kundratek

By Katie Carrera
Capitals place Jack Hillen on injured reserve, recall Tomas Kundratek

By Katie Carrera  |  12:52 PM ET, 01/21/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Injuries, Jack Hillen, Roster moves, Tomas Kundratek

Posted at 09:04 PM ET, 01/19/2013

Jack Hillen leaves Capitals season opener with injury

By Katie Carrera
Capitals defenseman Jack Hillen was forced to leave the game after suffering a left shoulder injury in the second period.

By Katie Carrera  |  09:04 PM ET, 01/19/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Injuries, Jack Hillen, Tampa Bay Lightning