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Ted Starkey

@tedstarkey.bsky.social
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Newsday, Capitals historian, AHL book writer, as well general hockey and screen shot nonsense. Alum of Sporting News, SB Nation, Syracuse Post-Standard, Washington Times, AOL Sports, USA Hockey, Buffalo Bills.

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Ted Starkey @tedstarkey.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Thanks much! It should be good…
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Ted Starkey @tedstarkey.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Thanks! Will be a good thing in the long run…
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Ted Starkey @tedstarkey.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Thanks! It’ll be good, and hopefully everyone is happy with what’s next.
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Ted Starkey @tedstarkey.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
That said, there will be some exciting news for the future that will be announced shortly, and something that will be something I’ve wanted to get back to and hopefully fill a void recently left by other outlets. Stay tuned…
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Ted Starkey @tedstarkey.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Today is my last day with Newsday, as I am leaving the paper after a dozen years to take a voluntary buyout. I’d like to thank all the great people I worked with at the paper, both current and former employees and will treasure the time I spent with the Newsday Media Group. (1/2)
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Anthony Mingioni @anthonymingioni.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
🚨Weekend Off The Post Radio Pod is live! 🚨 @tedstarkey.bsky.social joined Russ Cohen & Michael Augello to discuss 2026 #NHLDraft, Leafs Hire & Raddysh acquisition, plus Ted’s takes on #Isles & #Caps! ⚡️ by Team Toyota 🎧 on @hockeyhotstove.bsky.social soundcloud.com/russ-cohen/o...
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Off The Post Talking 2026 NHL Draft, Leaves Hire and Raddysh, Starkey on Isles and Caps
Off The Post Talking 2026 NHL Draft, Leaves Hire and Raddysh, Starkey on Isles and Caps
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Ted Starkey @tedstarkey.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
Likewise!
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Ted Starkey @tedstarkey.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
Home whites rule. Need them back ASAP! (Hope you’re good!)
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Ted Starkey @tedstarkey.bsky.social · 11/04/2026
Yep. Caps with 95 would beat out everyone but the Flyers, who would need to go 1-1-1.
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jimbiringer.bsky.social @jimbiringer.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
🚨New Episode 🚨 The @FullPressNHL Podcast is back with @tedstarkey.bsky.social of @Newsday & @HockeyHStove to discuss: - #allcaps trade deadline, Ovechkin future - Goalie Interference #flytogether - Player Safety #leafsforever - Playoff Races Watch, Like, Subscribe:
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Will Alex Ovechkin Return for Another NHL Season?
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Ted Starkey @tedstarkey.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
Ha - it’s my thing ha. Happy to help.
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Ted Starkey @tedstarkey.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
Yep! They have allowed three SHGs in a single game 5 times so would guess it’s happened a few other times. Still not good ha!
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Ted Starkey @tedstarkey.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
Happened at least one other time, April 7, 2006, allowed two on the same power play against Carolina. They also allowed another for good measure later in the game.
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Ted Starkey @tedstarkey.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
I want to say they have, but that likely was when they were in the expansion era when anything was possible. But will check.
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Ted Starkey @tedstarkey.bsky.social · 01/02/2026
Bucco Bruces.
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Ted Starkey @tedstarkey.bsky.social · 01/02/2026
The Boston… patriots.
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Ted Starkey @tedstarkey.bsky.social · 25/01/2026
Thanks, yes, it’s not good for anyone if this happens. Crazy to think not long ago there were 3 beat writers.
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Ted Starkey @tedstarkey.bsky.social · 25/01/2026
With the Washington Post Sports department possibly facing massive budget cuts, the paper’s history with the Capitals dating back to the team’s first game could be in for a major change: x.com/tedstarkey/s...
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Ted Starkey @tedstarkey.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
Was a fun time to look back at a Cap who scored a lot of significant goals in his time in DC.
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Ted Starkey @tedstarkey.bsky.social · 23/11/2025
This year? The standings are so weird that the Capitals are six out of first overall in the East despite being in 12th place. Normal year six out is probably third in the division.
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Ted Starkey @tedstarkey.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
Mascot Express.
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Ted Starkey @tedstarkey.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
It’s little surprise that a lot of team are going back to those looks.
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Ted Starkey @tedstarkey.bsky.social · 18/10/2025
Washington Capitals 2025-26: Every Game Is A Record-Breaker (TM)
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Ted Starkey @tedstarkey.bsky.social · 18/10/2025
No Wayne or Gary. Pfft.
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Ted Starkey @tedstarkey.bsky.social · 18/10/2025
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Ted Starkey @tedstarkey.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
Sabres were actually good when they were the home whites…
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Ted Starkey @tedstarkey.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
Indeed. Such a great app. Shame it’s zombified.
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Ted Starkey @tedstarkey.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
There’s a lot to be said that Toronto took off when Vlad Jr. signed, and the Nats took off when Harper left. Need that distraction out the door.
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Ted Starkey @tedstarkey.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
Playing one forward and five goalies is the future, Joe.
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Ted Starkey @tedstarkey.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
The Capitals and Hershey are celebrating 20 years of affiliation this season, and it made for a uniquely anticipated preseason game at Giant Center. hockeyhotstove.com/capitals-20-...
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Capitals’ 20-year affiliation with Hershey among AHL’s best - Hockey HotStove
Twenty years ago, the Washington Capitals went back to make the Hershey Bears their affiliate for the first time since 1984. It's been a big success.
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Anthony Mingioni @anthonymingioni.bsky.social · 31/07/2025
Update for today’s show. Due to weather concerns in the Philly area, we’ve pushed the start time to 8pm ET. @mikeinbuffalo.bsky.social @sportsology.bsky.social @tedstarkey.bsky.social @hockeyhotstove.bsky.social
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Ted Starkey @tedstarkey.bsky.social · 31/07/2025
Yep, they clearly didn’t care if they dragged the team down waiting for their asking price to be met. Although devaluing your product certainly doesn’t help long term either.
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Ted Starkey @tedstarkey.bsky.social · 31/07/2025
It’s amazing how low the Lerner stock has gone. They don’t even have the MASN dispute excuse anymore.
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Ted Starkey @tedstarkey.bsky.social · 31/07/2025
Yep. It’s small market payroll at big market prices!
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Ted Starkey @tedstarkey.bsky.social · 31/07/2025
Yep. And in a way winning the 2019 WS seemed to satisfy their bucket list and then decided they didn’t need to do it again. Team was hell bent on winning before, and now barely cares to finish .500.
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Ted Starkey @tedstarkey.bsky.social · 31/07/2025
Yep, and the guys who turned out decent in the Soto deal are already on the block. Difference between 2012 and now is at least the Nationals spent money to bolster the young lineup. Now they seem committed to pushing the reset button. Again.
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Ted Starkey @tedstarkey.bsky.social · 31/07/2025
That’s the thing about rebuilds. It’s easy to start. Not easy to get out of it. I remember with the Scherzer deal people were confident they’d be back by 2025. (Checks calendar)
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Ted Starkey @tedstarkey.bsky.social · 31/07/2025
(And I just saw your post after the last one ha.)
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Ted Starkey @tedstarkey.bsky.social · 31/07/2025
They’re working on becoming the Buffalo Sabres of MLB.
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Anthony Mingioni @anthonymingioni.bsky.social · 31/07/2025
The midweek edition of the Off The Post Radio live podcast is 4:30 p.m. EDT today with special guest @tedstarkey.bsky.social joining me, @sportsology.bsky.social & @mikeinbuffalo.bsky.social! Tune in live on @hockeyhotstove.bsky.social: hockeyhotstove.com/off-the-post...
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Off The Post Live with Ted Starkey at 4:30 pm EDT - Hockey HotStove
The midweek edition of the Off the Post live podcast features veteran Washington Capitals and NHL writer Ted Starkey as the guest.
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Ted Starkey @tedstarkey.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
With the NHL season officially in the books, Washington figures to have a busy offseason as they try and bring one more Cup to Washington: hockeyhotstove.com/washington-c...
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Washington Capitals’ Offseason Heating Up - Hockey HotStove
The Washington Capitals are in for a busy offseason. Vital decisions -- which will determine how successfully the gap is closed on true contenders -- loom within a few weeks.
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Ted Starkey @tedstarkey.bsky.social · 29/05/2025
That was great despite my skates getting a goalie cut and no way to play forward.
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Anthony Mingioni @anthonymingioni.bsky.social · 25/05/2025
🚨New Off The Post Radio! 🚨 Featuring @tedstarkey.bsky.social! Ted joins me, @sportsology.bsky.social & @mikeinbuffalo.bsky.social for a discussion on the East & West Finals, Canes, Sabres, NHL front office & more! Presented by @hockeyhotstove.bsky.social! 🎧 soundcloud.com/russ-cohen/o...
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Off The Post With Ted Starkey Talking Islanders, Hurricanes, NHL Front Offices and Oilers
Off The Post With Ted Starkey Talking Islanders, Hurricanes, NHL Front Offices and Oilers
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Anthony Mingioni @anthonymingioni.bsky.social · 25/05/2025
Off The Post Radio is live at 9:30am ET, presented by @hockeyhotstove.bsky.social! @tedstarkey.bsky.social joins me, @mikeinbuffalo.bsky.social & @sportsology.bsky.social to discuss the East Finals which sees Florida on the verge of sweeping Carolina again +more! www.youtube.com/live/4zG3yEr...
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Anthony Mingioni @anthonymingioni.bsky.social · 24/05/2025
Off The Post Radio: The Weekender Pod. Sunday at 9:30am ET, presented by @hockeyhotstove.bsky.social @tedstarkey.bsky.social joins me, @mikeinbuffalo.bsky.social, & @sportsology.bsky.social to discuss the Eastern Conference Finals between #TimeToHunt & #RaiseUp. 📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=4zG3...
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hockeyhotstove.bsky.social @hockeyhotstove.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
Per @tedstarkey.bsky.social: The Washington Capitals look like a Nascar racer that has run out gas on the track. hockeyhotstove.com/caps-run-out...
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Caps Run Out of Gas in Releigh, Face Elimination - Hockey HotStove
The Capitals had no response after the Hurricanes led first. That's an ominous sign.
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Ted Starkey @tedstarkey.bsky.social · 09/05/2025
From HockeyHotStove.com, how the Capitals turned the tide in Game 2: hockeyhotstove.com/ecsf-game-2-...
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Who Are We HockeyHotStove.com is a new all-in-one platform for passionate NHL fans, founded by former NHL defenseman and broadcaster Chris Therien and supported by a team of seasoned hockey journalist...
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Ted Starkey @tedstarkey.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
Good! Likewise, you as well!
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Ted Starkey @tedstarkey.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
Definitely have to worry more about generating offense the rest of the way. Clearly limiting what the Canes do in their end and not generating many shots is a tough way to win the series.
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Ted Starkey @tedstarkey.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
My latest for HockeyHotStove.com on a historically bad night for the Capitals and what needs to change going forward: hockeyhotstove.com/ecsf-a-game-...
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