Ben Sumner

Ben Sumner is the editor of Capitals Outsider. He also works for The Washington Post and contributes there when he gets a scoop.

Hockey

Ben SumnerDecember 8, 2020

Is Local Rec-League Hockey Safe to Play Right Now?

Dueling narratives show that either rec hockey is ripe with COVID-19, or safe.
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Hershey Bears

Ben SumnerNovember 27, 2020

A Fond Farewell to Liam O’Brien

He never got that permanent spot he wanted in Washington, but he made a mark in Hershey.
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Poll

Ben SumnerNovember 16, 2020

Will You Buy a Caps Reverse Retro Jersey?

Are the reverse retro jerseys ones fans will want to walk around wearing?
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News

Ben SumnerOctober 21, 2020

Jonas Siegenthaler Signs for Another Year

(Caps Outsider) The Caps today announced that they re-signed young defenseman Jonas Siegenthaler for one year, paying him $800,000. The…
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Alumni

Ben SumnerOctober 8, 2020

Former Cap Justin Williams Retires

Williams helped lead the Caps to back-to-back Presidents' Trophies.
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News

Ben SumnerOctober 6, 2020

Caps Sign Brenden Dillon for Four Years

The Caps announced Tuesday that they signed defenseman Brenden Dillon to a four-year contract worth $3.9 million a season.
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Alumni

Ben SumnerOctober 5, 2020

Happy Retirement, Matt Niskanen!

Caps Outsider wishes him the best of luck with his future endeavors, and thank him for his time in Washington,…
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Alumni

Ben SumnerSeptember 28, 2020

Former Caps Captain Jeff Halpern Wins Stanley Cup as Assistant Coach With Lightning

The former Caps captain and Maryland native won the same week of Yom Kippur, a holiday he observes.
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Players

Ben SumnerSeptember 21, 2020

You’re Still Our Norris Winner, John Carlson

John Carlson may not have won the Norris trophy but Caps fans should be happy with the season he had.
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