Sammi Silber

Joined: Mar 4, 2015

Sammi Silber is a writer for FanSided and the site expert at Oil on Whyte. She is also a Capitals Beat Reporter for The Hockey Writers, a staff writer at The Nation Network and a contributor at The Huffington Post. A sophomore multi-platform major at the University of Maryland, Sammi can also be found at USA TODAY College, SB Nation and other publications. She's a supporter of the You Can Play Project and loves ice hockey.

WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 05: Nate Schmidt. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/NHLI via Getty Images)

Golden Knights, Nate Schmidt Agree to Two-Year Contract

LAS VEGAS, NV - JUNE 21: The newest members of the Las Vegas Golden Knights address the crowd during the 2017 NHL Expansion Draft Roundtable at T-Mobile Arena on June 21, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Vegas Golden Knights: 5 players to watch this season

May 1, 2017; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) is helped off of the ice by Pens trainer Chris Stewart (R) after Crosby suffered an apparent injury against the Washington Capitals during the first period in game three of the second round of the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the PPG PAINTS Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

The Crosby Effect: Niskanen’s cross-check warranted no punishment

June 12, 2016; San Jose, CA, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Matt Murray (30) before playing against the San Jose Sharks in game six of the 2016 Stanley Cup Final at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Matt Murray injury update: Pens say no timetable

Dec 29, 2016; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Calgary Flames center Mikael Backlund (11) and Anaheim Ducks center Ryan Getzlaf (15) are separated by linesman David Brisebois (96) during the third period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Anaheim Ducks won 3-1. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports

Ducks vs. Flames: Game 1 prediction

Jan 8, 2017; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Blackhawks center Jonathan Toews (19) and Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne (35) fight for the puck during the second period at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports

Blackhawks vs. Predators: Game 1 prediction

Dec 5, 2016; Washington, DC, USA; Buffalo Sabres right wing Kyle Okposo (21) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against the Washington Capitals in the second period at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Sabres’ Kyle Okposo hospitalized and in ICU, per reports

Finding Vegas: Golden Knights Fans Open Up About Team

ST. CATHARINES, ON - JANUARY 15: Team USA celebrate winning the Gold Medal in the final against Team Canada during the 2016 IIHF U18 Women's World Championships at the Meridian Centre on January 15, 2016 in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)

USA Women’s Hockey could boycott IIHF World Championship

LANGLEY, BC - DECEMBER 2: Thomas Foster

Las Vegas Golden Knights Make First Move, Sign Reid Duke

Will Las Vegas Golden Knights be taken seriously by NHL?

Feb 6, 2017; Port St. Lucie, FL, USA; Arizona Coyotes' Shane Doan celebrates with Arizona Cardinals' Larry Fitzgerald after Fitzgerald scored a goal during a practice session Mandatory Credit: David Kadlubowski/Arizona via USA TODAY Sports

Coyotes hope to stay in Arizona, despite relocation claims

Feb 16, 2015; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Boston Bruins head coach Claude Julien on his bench against the Calgary Flames during the second period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Calgary Flames won 4-3 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports

Boston Bruins: Twitter reacts to Claude Julien firing

Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports

Chris Kreider hit Cody Eakin over the head with his own helmet

Oct 6, 2016; Columbus, OH, USA; A view of the NHL shield on a referee jersey during a preseason hockey game at Nationwide Arena. The Bruins won 2-1. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

Situation Room: Is the Capitals’ frustration with officiating justified?

Nov 8, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang (58) skates after the puck against the Edmonton Oilers during the third period at the PPG Paints Arena. The Penguins won 4-3. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Pittsburgh Penguins: Kris Letang on Injured Reserve