Richard Ball

Richard Ball

Joined: Sep 13, 2018

I am a life long Dallas Cowboys and Washington Capitals fan. I loved playing hockey, football and rugby. My knees don't like me playing much any more but I still have passion watching my favorite teams play. I find writing about the games brings me closer to the action.

LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 30: Braden Holtby #70 of the Washington Capitals makes a diving stick save on a shot by Alex Tuch #89 of the Vegas Golden Knights as John Carlson #74 of the Capitals defends in the third period of Game Two of the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Final at T-Mobile Arena on May 30, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Capitals defeated the Golden Knights 3-2. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Is Braden Holtby still the Washington Capitals Number One Goalie?

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 13: Alex Ovechkin #8 of the Washington Capitals celebrates after scoring his first goal of the game in the first period against the Carolina Hurricanes at Capital One Arena on January 13, 2020 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/NHLI via Getty Images)

All Decade Team cements Washington Capitals Alex Ovechkin Hall of Fame career

WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 21: Nicklas Backstrom #19 of the Washington Capitals looks on against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the first period at Capital One Arena on December 21, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Capitals get it wrong with Nicklas Backstrom extension

PHILADELPHIA, PA - JANUARY 08: Travis Sanheim #6 of the Philadelphia Flyers controls the puck against Braden Holtby #70 of the Washington Capitals in the third period at the Wells Fargo Center on January 8, 2020 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Flyers defeated the Capitals 3-2. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

No surprise: Washington Capitals lose in the back to back finale

WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 11: John Carlson #74 of the Washington Capitals celebrates his goal with teammates against the Boston Bruins during the third period at Capital One Arena on December 11, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Washington Capitals are the first team to 50 points

LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 4: John Carlson #74 of the Washington Capitals celebrates his goal with teammates during the first period against the Los Angeles Kings at STAPLES Center on December 4, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NHLI via Getty Images)

Washington Capitals look to extend winning streak to six on Friday

ST. LOUIS, MO. - JANUARY 03: Washington Capitals center Chandler Stephenson (18) during an NHL game between the Washington Capitals and the St. Louis Blues on January 03, 2019, at Enterprise Center, St. Louis, MO. (Photo by Keith Gillett/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Washington Capitals say Good-Bye to Chandler Stephenson

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 18: Garnet Hathaway #21 of the Washington Capitals skates with the puck against Sam Steel #34 of the Anaheim Ducks in the first period at Capital One Arena on November 18, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/NHLI via Getty Images)

Washington Capitals Garnet Hathaway Spitting Mad

TORONTO, ON - OCTOBER 29: Washington Capitals Defenceman John Carlson (74) celebrates a first period goal during the regular season NHL game between the Washington Capitals and Toronto Maple Leafs on October 29, 2019 at Scotiabank Arena (Photo by Gerry Angus/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Washington Capitals: How did he get here – John Carlson

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 15: Capitals head coach Todd Reirden talks to the team on the bench during the Montreal Canadiens vs. Washington Capitals game November 15, 2019 at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C.. (Photo by Randy Litzinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Why are the Washington Capitals horrible on back to back games?

WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 05: Braden Holtby #70 of the Washington Capitals looks on in the second period against the Carolina Hurricanes at Capital One Arena on October 5, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/NHLI via Getty Images)

Should the Washington Capitals consider trading Braden Holtby?

WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 16: Ilya Samsonov #30 of the Washington Capitals celebrates with Braden Holtby #70 after the game against the Toronto Maple Leafs during the third period at Capital One Arena on October 16, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

Washington Capitals are the NHL’s best at drafting and developing goalies

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 03: Capitals right wing Tom Wilson (43) celebrates with left wing Jakub Vrana (13) after his third goal of the game for a hat trick during the Calgary Flames vs. Washington Capitals on November 3, 2019 at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C.. (Photo by Randy Litzinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Washington Capitals Top Six Forwards Best in the NHL

2002 Season: Mike Gartner celebrates And Player Mike Gartner. (Photo by Bruce Bennett Studios via Getty Images Studios/Getty Images)

Is former Washington Capital Mike Gartner really Hall of Fame Worthy?