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RMNB Exclusive: Steve Oleksy’s Nickname is Binky
“What’d you call me?” (GIF by jaybeagles) Hockey players are accustomed to terrible nicknames; they’ve got a lot. The current iteration of the Washington Capitals includes Patsy (Aaron Volpatti),...
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Steve “Binky” Oleksy Wins Fight Against James Wright with Three Big Haymakers...
Photo credit: Jonathan Kozub Steve Oleksy isn’t the most talented hockey player on the Washington Capitals, but he may very well be the smartest. That’s why he earned a three-year deal from George...
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Caps beat Jets 4-0: Ovechkin’s Three Points, Holtby’s 4th Shutout
Photo credit: Marianne Helm The Southeast Division Farewell Tour kicked off with a battle between the Washington Capitals and Winnipeg Jets. The Capitals managed to continue their strong five-on-five...
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Steve Oleksy Hits Claude Giroux Clean In Open Ice, Fights Jake Voracek Blind...
Photo credit: Paul Bereswill Claude Giroux is one of the best and toughest players in the NHL. Last season, he had 93 points for the Flyers and then played beer pong two weeks after getting dual wrist...
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Steve Oleksy Meets Jessica, Loves Her Binky Shirt
[Editor's Note: RMNB reader Jessica Martin met Steve "Binky" Oleksy at practice Wednesday. She shares her experience.] I’ve been waiting for a chance to meet Steve Oleksy ever since he played for the...
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Caps Smack Leafs 5-1; Don’t Hit Nicky!
Photo credit: Patrick McDermott Looking to extend their season-high seven game win streak, the Washington Capitals hosted the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday night. In a match-up of possible...
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The Steve Oleksy Sucker Punch (GIF)
GIF by welshhockeyfan Like DC101′s Roche and his Doo Doo Time Spectacular, we’re apparently taking requests now. Because you demanded it in the comments, we’re happy to present the Steve Oleksy sucker...
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Steve Oleksy Has Game-Winning Assist, Takes Puck to Face in First NHL Playoff...
Photo credit: Chris Gordon Steve Oleksy played in 14 playoff games in professional hockey before tonight: with the Idaho Steelheads, the Lake Erie Monsters, and the Bridgeport Sound Tigers. He had...
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Steve Oleksy’s Long Road to NHL Includes Mile Long Walk to Car After Braden...
Steve Oleksy has never been considered a top prospect. In fact, before he made his NHL debut for the Washington Capitals in March, Oleksy played for seven different minor league teams in five years....
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More Steve Oleksy Face Violence (GIF)
GIF by welshhockeyfan Two days after Steve Oleksy took a wrist shot to the cheek, he absorbed even more facial violence in game two, this time getting high-sticked in the mouth by Derek Dorsett....
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Steve Oleksy Tries to Return Andy Roddick’s Serves, Fails Miserably
Photo credit: @WashKastles Washington Capitals defenseman Steve Oleksy was back in town tonight, a few days before his autograph signing at Fanfest Saturday. To kill some time, Oleksy traveled out to...
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Photos: Fan Fest Concludes Capitals Development Camp
Caps prospects Tom Wilson and Madison Bowey celebrate the red team’s 6-4 scrimmage win. (Photos by Chris Gordon) The Washington Capitals’ annual summer Development Camp for prospects and free agent...
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John Erskine: Even-Strength Albatross (Video)
Photo credit: Elsa Ostensibly, John Erskine is a top-4 defenseman, but his performance so far this season leaves much to be desired. He has been on the ice for the last five even-strength goals scored...
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Winning Feels Nice: Caps Top Blue Jackets 4-1
Happy times! (Photo credit: Patrick McDermott) Finishing up their longest home stand of the season, the Washington Capitals took on new look (!) Columbus Blue Jackets Saturday. Facing a bunch of weak...
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Extra Swag Points: Steve Oleksy Fixes Hair During Brandon Dubinsky Fight (GIF)
Swag. (GIFs by welshhockeyfan) Washington Capitals defenseman Steve Oleksy had one hell of a night (which Chris Gordon wrote about in more detail here). Oleksy earned a second period assist on one...
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Steve Oleksy’s Amazing Curl-and-Drag — Really
Pure skill. (Photo credit: Nick Wass) On Saturday night, the Washington Capitals got back on track with 4-1 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets. The skillful play of the new second line was the...
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Steve Oleksy Loses Skate Blade, Struggles to Bench (GIFs)
During last season’s playoffs, Washington Capitals rookie forward Tom Wilson lost his right skate blade after attempting a big hit on a New York Ranger player in the defensive zone. This is apparently...
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Before And After Photos: Vincent Lecavalier Loses Teeth Fighting Steve Oleksy
Photo credit: Len Redkoles Vincent Lecavalier, the man who (thankfully) spurned the Washington Capitals offseason for a deal with the Flyers during the offseason, was all smiles before last night’s...
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The Caps/Flyers Line Brawl and Goalie Fight in Photos
Photo credit: Eric Hartline Fighting in the NHL has been on the decline. It might be on its way out of the sport. Roster spots for goons are dwindling. Nerds have found no evidence that fighting...
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Wheeee! Steve Oleksy Hip Checks Krys Barch (GIF)
Photo credit: Greg Fiume Late in the third period, Washington Capitals defenseman Steve Oleksy took a naughty, naughty retaliatory slashing penalty. The Florida Panthers’ Tomas Fleischmann scored on...
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