Ryan Cooper

RM Cooper is a writer for Capitals Outsider. He is a graduate of the University of Maryland, and a fan of all its athletic teams, because the universe didn't hate him enough already by simply making him Caps fan.

Opinion

Ryan CooperJanuary 16, 2015

An Open Letter to CSN About Courtney Laughlin

Caps Outsider writer wants bigger role for Courtney Laughlin on CSN.
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Opinion

Ryan CooperMarch 5, 2014

Trade Deadline Reaction: This Is Your Team 2014 Edition

I am a simple man in regards to the trade deadline. Just don't do anything really stupid to cripple the…
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Opinion

Ryan CooperDecember 9, 2013

The Capitals and “Boring Hockey”

There are lots of things you can pin the inconsistencies of the Washington Capitals on.
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Fight

Ryan CooperNovember 4, 2013

The War Against Clownshoes

I accept that fighting is a part of the NHL, even though I hate it with the fury of a…
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Opinion

Ryan CooperOctober 17, 2013

Hitting the “Exasperated” Button

To paraphrase Agnes Skinner, if the rest of the NHL is Macy’s, the Caps right now are Gimbel’s.
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Opinion

Ryan CooperAugust 23, 2013

The Summer of George (McPhee)

Just when I think I know George McPhee’s answers, he changes the question.
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Opinion

Ryan CooperJuly 2, 2013

Play Taps for the Sarge

I think you can make a good argument that Jeff Schultz is the most hated player in Capitals history.
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Opinion

Ryan CooperJuly 1, 2013

Why We Love Matt Hendricks

It appears that the Washington Capitals are parting ways with Matt Hendricks.
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Opinion

Ryan CooperMay 14, 2013

And Here We Lie, 2013 Edition

I’m fairly sure this was the quickest I've ever gotten over a Caps Game 7 loss.
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