Note that the Washington Times beat writer isn’t traveling with the team on its west coast trip for two legitimate reasons: budget and deadlines. (When the game ends out west, his filing of a story will be too late to make the printed paper.)
I understand; have empathy and believe we should get used to it. As fans, we will have to get our coverage from an extended universe of sources. Corey is incredibly talented, hard working and committed to us. Thanks for all you do.
Tags: Corey Masisak, Hockey, Ted Leonsis, Ted's Take, Washington Capitals, Washington Times
Thats a shame…i will be at he kings game tonite, maybe i should file a report.
if any other posters are at the game in los angeles tonite, come on by and say hi….i will be wearing red as well as my expo id (do not want any confusion similar to the sombrero guy imposter).
I wonder if that would happen to the beat writers for the basketball teams for either paper. unlikely and that team is one and whatever, not leading their division and doesn’t have one of the league’s marquee players.
[...] As an independent blogger who covers a D.C. team in New York City, and has a demanding full-time career, I’m obviously unable to make it to games in our Nation’s Capitals as often as I’d like. One objective for The Red Skate, really its initial raison d’être, was to provide a unique perspective on and coverage of the Washington Capitals on the road, in arenas closer to me. And at a time when it appears that some traditional outlets are beginning to scale back coverage of the team away from home. [...]
Thanks for your help, this is really informative stuff! Can’t wait to read some more.