As we continue our countdown, we need to place all seriousness aside and realize there are really only two choices for the 30s:

Olie Kolzig wore #37 from 1993-2008 (He briefly wore 31 and 35), and it was worn by 6 players between 1986-1991.  Olie would have to hold it alone (as the likes of  John Purves and Alfie Turcotte don't ruffle any Caps fans' feathers), but 2 all-star games, a Vezina, a Clancy, a Cup-Final Appearance, countless team records and broken goalie sticks, and the best fight ever puts him high in contention.  Oh, and like 300 wins.

Dale Hunter wore #32, like President John Adams, Torrie Robertson, and hard working agitator Lou Franceschetti before him.  Since NHL.com named Dale the best #32 ever, this might be an easy one, especially if you add in fan favorite Lou and his ineligible antics at the latest Winter Classic.  Hunter alone has 2003 PIMs plus 181 goals and 556 points as a Cap, including one of the greatest goals ever in 88.  Unlike Olie, he was the official team Captain, plus he sat on Steve Yzerman in the 1998 Stanley Cup Final.  He is still the Caps all-time leader in playoff games, assists, and points.

Now standing 6 days from Washington Capitals' rookie camp commencement, hockey is so close we can see it from our house. Continuing with our countdown our choices for the most prolific sweater number by the tens, today we examine 50-59 and proclaim the most prolific of the lot. Digit selection will be based upon a plethora of qualities including skill, significance to the club, bumper-car driving skills, ability to make pancakes, and any other traits we deem fit.

We’ve made it this far… only 7 days until the start of Rookie Camp. Hockey really is almost here again! Continuing with our countdown of our choices for the most prolific sweater number by the tens, today we examine 60-69 - and proclaim the most prolific of the lot. Digit selection will be based upon a plethora of qualities including skill, significance to the club, food preference at an all-you-can eat buffet, nostalgia, and any other traits we deem fit.

In keeping with decade-themed musical jumps – “Come on, baby! Let’s do the twist make the jump!”

One week is all that stands between us and the start of  the Washington Capitals' rookie training camp. The excitement is as tangible as the hair gel in Mike Green's 'do. Keeping with this week's theme, we've formulated a way to help count down the remaining days. Join us as we take a trip through the Caps' 36-year history by unveiling our choices for the most prolific sweater number by the tens. Digit selection will be based upon a myriad of attributes including skill, golf handicap, significance to the club, mystique, ability to tune a piano, and any other traits we deem fit.

End the suspense, make the jump!

Fear not, fans of the puck - we are now a mere 10 days removed from the Washington Capitals rookie camp, which is set to start on September 12th. And while we await the organization's announcement of the practice schedules for both rookie camp and training camp, we've formulated a way to help count down the remaining days. Join us as we take a trip through the Caps' 36-year history by unveiling our choices for the most prolific sweater number by the tens. Digit selection will be based upon a myriad of attributes including skill, significance to the club, mystique, unusual quirks, and any other traits we deem fit.

As the hockey starved month of August comes to a close, Rock the Red gathered several members Capitals bloggers and colleagues for a round table to discuss the forth-coming season. Although many involved agreed on the same points, several answers varied more than Alex Semin's consistency.

Before we issue suggestions to make the jump to see what went down, we did want to thank everyone involved and mention we hope to put another together relatively soon.

Picture of Theodore with his donation check.

I reached out to the organization inquiring if the other Capitals' netminders (Semyon Varlamov, Michal Neuvirth) be taking over the charity in Theodore's expected absence, or if they were aware if he will be making donations based on his performance with his new squad. Although most of the details are still cloudy, the answer was lamentable: "The Caps won’t be doing Saves for Kids next season without Theodore." Much like Olie Kolzig's Great Saves program, another charity is extinguished as a by-product of free agency.

Continuing with our tradition of donating all profits from our store to philanthropy, we will be making donations to Mike Green's So Kids Can program benefiting youth-based non-profit organizations in the area. Much like Theodore, Green pledges are based on his performance ($100 for every goal he scores, $50 for each of his assists throughout the regular season), which is matched by Elliot Siegel of Elliot in the Morning, dollar for dollar. In it's inaugural season, Green was able to contribute roughly $30,000 to Pediatric Prosthetics, Inc. and was able to donate $63,879 to Children's National in it's second.

We're very excited about the new opportunity, so head over to the store and pick yourself up a new Caps shirt to kick off the season right. As always, feel free to email us a picture of you Rocking the Red so we can add it to our 'Extras' section!

[Ed. Note: Also be sure to check out which charity the readers of Japers' Rink decide to support this season as well.]

The Washington Capitals' 2009-10 season was filled with several outstanding moments, from unbelieveable come-from-behind victories to record setting performances. It's no secret that one of our favorite moments centered around netminder Jose Theodore in which he seemingly overcame his off-season loss and strapped on his pads to play some of the best hockey of his career.

Through Theodore's in-rink successes (including back-to-back 30+ win seasons with the Capitals) and off-ice accolades we couldn't help but rally in support of JT60. And while we weren't enthused with the news of his departure, we realize the separation would better benefit the Capitals' present quest for the Cup and overall future of the team.

Much like Olaf Kolzig and Brian Pothier before him, Theo's become one of the former Caps I will always continue to root for. He's yet to sign with an NHL team for the forth-coming season, and the reports of his interest growing in European squads leave me feeling for the backstop whose skills seemed out shined by his exorbitant $4.5M/year contract in a horrible goalie free agent market. I'm still holding out hope for Theodore in the NHL, and when his "worth" is re-evaluated to reflect Marty Turco's pants-dropping contract in Chicago there are several teams unbridled by the Salary Cap who would be able to afford an estimated $1.5-$2M for the Vezina and Hart Trophy winning netminder.